WELCOME TO
Theatre of Talent
IT'S TIME TO STOP HIDING
Take the damn stage
you deserve
Welcome to Theatre of Talent.
A playful and creative space to reconnect with who you really are.
To discover with your talents. To express yourself. Not to be perfect, but to feel alive.
To write. To dance. To dream. To speak your truth out loud.
This is where you stop hiding behind the roles you’ve learned to play, and start showing your real self.
Because the moment you do, something shifts.
You begin to feel that quiet “yes” inside — the one that tells you you’re finally living your life, not the one that was expected of you.
You know you're
meant for more
Maybe you’ve done the jobs that looked good on paper. But deep down, they never felt right. You keep hearing that quiet voice inside whisper: “There must be more for me.”
Because you know there is. You feel it.
That pull toward something bigger.
That inner knowing that your story, your gifts, your presence matter.
But then the doubts show up:
Who am I to take up space? What if they judge me? So you shrink a little. You make yourself 'useful'. You help everyone else shine.
Until one day, you catch yourself thinking:
Wait. When did I forget that I get to shine too? Because you do.
You were never meant to stay in the side curtains. You were meant to take the stage. The literal one, and the one called your life.
This is your moment. Your time to step forward. To stop performing roles that don’t fit and start showing the world who the hell you really are.
Build a life and career that fits all of you
PLAY. EXPRESS. CONNECT.
What's happening inside
At Theatre of Talent, you don’t come to perform. You come to show yourself.
Through creative challenges, open mic nights, solo retreats and (group) coaching,
we help you reconnect with your voice, your talents, your aliveness.
And somewhere along the way,
you’ll feel that spark you thought you’d lost,
Because honestly? It was never gone.
"Theatre of Talent is a place where you’re allowed to show yourself in a way people really see YOU"
Josie Jackson
★★★★★
1-on-1 Coaching
Personal guidance for your next chapter. Maybe you’ve outgrown a job, a version of yourself, or a story that no longer fits. Maybe you’re tired of performing roles that look good from the outside, and you’re ready to live from a place that feels true.
In our 1:1 coaching, we create a space that’s fully yours. A space where you can land, be honest, and explore what your next chapter looks like.
Sometimes we talk, sometimes I guide you in a visualization, sometimes we move, sometimes we just breathe. And from there, things will start to make sense.
Together, we uncover how to create a life and career that fits all of you. You’ll leave every session a little lighter, clearer, and more you. This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about finally owning who you already are, and daring to live true to yourself. In all aspects of your life.
New spots open in Noveber 2025.
Pricing depends on the number and length of sessions. Interested? Plan a 30 mins discovery call.
Online Open Mic nights
Every six weeks, we organize Online Open Mic nights where 6 women take the stage to share their story, a poem, or spoken word. Each edition is a mix of laughter, tears and goosebumps.
Next edition: Monday, November 10th 8PM (CET)
Want to take the stage?
Apply to perform for €5 before October 31st.
Spots are limited. You’ll hear on November 2nd if you’re selected to perform. If you're selected, you will receive a free 1:1 prep call with our founder Marieke. If not, you’ll still get a seat as part of our audience (and trust us, that’s just as magical!)
Write & Share Challenge
Every start of a new quarter, we organize a FREE 30-day writing challenge. For 30 days, you write for 45 minutes per day with a daily prompt shared in our group chat. In weekly online sessions, we write together and share our words and insights afterwards. You'll find clarity, reconnect with your creativity and connect with others in our community.
Next edition: January 2026
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The Creative Reset
You know that feeling when life starts to feel… meh? Like you’re running on autopilot, giving more to others than to yourself? As if you lost your creativity and spark?
Yeah, that’s your sign to hit reset. The Creative Reset is a one-day, audio-guided solo retreat you can do anytime, anywhere.
You just need one day for yourself, a notebook, and my voice in your ears. Together, we’ll breathe, move, reflect, write, and remember who the hell you are underneath the noise.
Limited offer: Get instant access today for €59 (instead of €129)
"Working with Marieke for six months has been such a gift. From the very first session, I felt completely safe with her. She always sensed exactly what was needed - sometimes a grounding meditation, sometimes sharp clarity or a creative practice. Thanks to her trust and the space she created, I finally dared to stand for my own wisdom and creativity, without trying to fit into any box. Marieke and Theatre of Talent are all about that: creating space for who you truly are, and giving you the courage to take your stage. I wish everyone a Marieke on their path."
Janou Dorssers
★★★★★
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Marieke van der Westen
Hi, I’m Marieke, the creative heart behind Theatre of Talent. I’ve always been passionate about creativity, connection and expression. From performing theatre as a kid to building communities of more than a thousand women, one thread has always run through everything I do: helping people live a life that feels right for them instead of others.
For years, I worked in jobs that looked great on paper — consulting, project management, leadership development — but deep down, something felt off. I was performing roles that didn’t quite fit. There was this quiet voice inside whispering: there must be more for me.
That voice turned out to be right. Theatre of Talent was born from that feeling. A place where expression matters more than perfection. Where you remember that we’re allowed to take up space and show all of you. Where you build a life an career that fits all of you.
Over the past year, I’ve guided dozens of women to reconnect with their own voice and creativity — through coaching and self-expression. People often describe me as warm, intuitive and supportive, someone who makes you feel safe to be fully yourself. And maybe that’s what this work is really about: creating spaces where we don’t have to become something, but where we can finally feel at home in who we already are.
"Owning your stage doesn’t mean performing. It means showing yourself, with all your colours, contradictions, and gifts"
"Marieke is wonderful as she has the ability to really see and feel who you are and what you are going through. Her words and care are so comforting and welcoming. I feel very safe and held by her in a warm way. Marieke is a wonderful connector and facilitator. She makes the difference to open up in every way"
Caro
★★★★★
