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Thinking about giving your LinkedIn profile a refresh and finally getting professional headshots you actually love? On Saturday, 19 September in Amsterdam, @expat_career_development_ incredible and @businessphotonl combining professional photography and LinkedIn optimisation - all in one session. Here’s what everyone got: A 15-minute empowering headshot session usingpatented Phototherapy Framework. 20+ professional photos to choose from 2 outfit options 3 professionally edited photos Your photos delivered within 7 working days A 40-minute in-person LinkedIn profile refresh with @expat_career_development_ During our LinkedIn session, we worked on: → Headline → About section → Experience & skills → Keywords for recruiter visibility → Cover photo & overall presentation → Quick wins to make your profile stronger The goal? To go from: “I’m not photogenic” → “I look fantastic.” “My LinkedIn is fine” → “My profile finally reflects me and is getting noticed.” And because networking is half the fun, coffee, tea, prosecco are included! #businessphotonl #personalbranding #linkedinpackage #linkedinoptimization #amsterdamexpats
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Empowering Headshot Session & LinkedIn Optimization Session ​Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression you make with recruiters, hiring managers, clients and your professional network. So why not make sure it actually reflects where you are in your career and where you’re going next? Join Keki Mwaba - @expat_career_development_ Development Coach & Recruitment Expert and Marfa Vasilieva - Founder of Business Photo NL & Creator of the Phototherapy Framework for one afternoon that transforms how the professional world sees you. In one session, you’ll go from: “I’m not photogenic” → “I look fantastic.” “My LinkedIn is fine” → “Opportunities are finding me.” WHAT YOU’LL GET 📸 15-minute empowering headshot session Business Photo NL’s Phototherapy Framework removes camera anxiety in minutes. You walk in uncertain. You walk out with 20+ photos that finally look like you. ✨ 20+ professional photos High-quality images for LinkedIn, your CV, speaker bios, company profiles and more. 👔 2 outfit options Bring two looks for variety in your final selection. 🎨 3 professionally edited photos Your three favourites retouched to look natural, confident and polished. 📩 Delivered within 7 working days LINKEDIN PROFILE REFRESH WITH KEKI (40 min) Your new headshot deserves a profile to match. Keki will review and optimise: — Your headline — Your About section — Your work experience & skills — Keywords for recruiter visibility — Cover photo & overall presentation — Quick wins for immediate impact #linkedinglowup #linkedingeadshotsamsterdam #linkedinglowupamsterdam
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Omek members are sharing beautiful events and gatherings. Join to access exclusive perks (link in bio). 🏄🏾 Career Support Office Hours A drop-in space for job seekers at any stage. Thu, Sep 3, 13:00-14:00 CEST Online *** 🔗 Bridging the Gap, Growth Strategies for the 2-5 Year Journey Female founders from Nairobi on real barriers to growth, capital and networks. Hosted by Katty Hsu & Anna Klapwijk Fri, Sep 4, 15:00-16:00 CEST Online *** 👏🏾 Fashion Weekender at Showroom A warm welcome for Ivorian designer Aristide Loua, Founder of Kente Gentleman, with Coco Olakunle. Sat, Sep 5, 13:00-17:00 CEST Sun, Sep 6, 13:00-17:00 CEST Amsterdam *** 🌺 ADHD-Trauma Creative Awareness Workshop A free 2-hour session on somatic tools and self-understanding, hosted by Drs. Amélie van den Brink. Mon, Sep 7, 9:00-11:00 CEST Online *** 🌐 Community Accountability Circle A weekly deep-focus space for accountability and support. Wed, Sep 1, 11:00-13:00 CEST Online *** ☀️ April Welcome Hour Discover Omek’s bicultural community and how we connect and grow. Tue, Sep 15, 18:00-19:15 CEST Online *** 🌟 LinkedIn Glow Up, Photoshoot & Brand Refresh A professional photoshoot and LinkedIn optimisation, with Keki Mwaba. Sat, Sep 19, 12:00-18:00 CEST Amsterdam *** 💬 London Storytelling Evening Meet entrepreneurs and hear the stories behind their businesses, hosted by Beatrice Ngalula. Mon, Sep 21, 18:00-21:00 BST London *** 🌱 Seeds of Resilience, Cohort 1 Kickoff A five-session course in psychological resilience for people between cultures, hosted by Nkem Ijeh. Thu, Sep 24 16:30-18:00 CEST Online *** 🔥 Museum of the Future Placing the neighborhood at the heart of museum design, with Nike Ayinla. Fri, Sep 25, 19:00-22:00 CEST Sat, Sep 26 15:00-19:00 CEST The Hague *** 👑 Remember your Crown A live experience for women in menopause, ready to reclaim identity, power and joy, hosted by Aubierge Ball-Gamthety & Iris Kauffman. Sat, Sep 26, 10:00-18:00 CEST Amsterdam *** 🍃 Mini City Retreat at Molen van West A retreat leading with movement, a Sculpt class and Vinyasa yoga, with Fianna Miltenburg. Sun, Sep 27, 10:00-13:00 CEST Amsterdam
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New collaboration with @expat_career_development_ Keki Mwaba September 19th, Amsterdam. Only 10 spots. WHAT YOU’LL GET 📸 15-minute empowering headshot session Business Photo NL’s Phototherapy Framework removes camera anxiety in minutes. You walk in uncertain. You walk out with 20+ photos that turn “I’m not photogenic” into “I look fantastic” ✨ 20+ professional photos For LinkedIn, your CV, speaker bios, company profiles and more. 👔 2 outfit options Bring two looks for variety in your final selection. 🎨 3 professionally edited photos Your three favourites, retouched to look natural, confident and polished. 📩 Delivered within 7 working days LINKEDIN PROFILE REFRESH WITH KEKI (40 min) Your new headshot deserves a profile to match. Keki will review and optimise: — Your headline — Your About section — Your work experience & skills — Keywords for recruiter visibility — Cover photo & overall presentation — Quick wins for immediate impact YOUR GUIDES Marfa Vasilieva — Founder of Business Photo NL, Creator of the Phototherapy Framework. 22 years in photography, 10,000+ professionals photographed. She doesn’t make you pose — her framework and communication during the shoot help capture your identity and authenticity instead of performance. Keki Mwaba — Career Development Coach & Recruiter. 10+ years placing professionals at leading tech companies (Uber, Reddit, Disney+). She knows what recruiters see and what makes them reach out. 300+ professionals coached. Come with two outfits and an open mind. Leave with photos you’re proud of and a LinkedIn profile that finally reflects the professional you are. 📅 September 19th, 10:00–18:00 📍 Amsterdam 💶 €199 — limited-time offer (regular value €399) Coffee and tea included. For the brave spirits, a glass of prosecco 🥂 Only 10 spots available. Sign up today. #businessphotonl #linkedinheadshotsamsterdam #linkedincoaching
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We couldn’t be more excited about the people who will be on stage, in the workshops, and in conversation with you at Omek Summit 2026: The Power Within. Get ready to meet: 🎙 Ayra Kip @callmekippy — Creative Director at KIP Republic. On the art of creative collaboration. 🎙 Hillmann Batuo @ox_legacy — Medical Doctor and Content Creator. Leading our peer circles. A place where the right conversation can change everything. 🎙 Ingrid Tappin @ingridtappin — Creator of Identity Intelligence™️, author of Exceptionals, and founder of Diverse Leaders in Tech. Turning lived experience into competitive advantage in the age of AI. 🎙 Kobi Ampoma & Keki Mwaba @kobijones @expat_career_development_ — Kobi is Head of Talent Acquisition (NL) at Heineken; Keki is a Career Coach & Recruitment Expert. Together they’re breaking down what recruiters actually look for stage by stage. 🎙 Cye Wong-Loi-Sing @cye.bng — Creative Director at Brand New Guys. On building a creative career when AI keeps changing the tools. 🎙 Charlie MacGregor — Founder & CEO of The Social Hub (B Corp). On building spaces and cultures where people truly belong. 🎙 Erik Versnel — Director at Rabobank Amsterdam. On culture, systems, and the values that shape the environments we build. 🎙 Mitchell Esajas @mitch_positivity — Community Empowerment Manager (CEO). On the power of community as a force for change. 19 voices. June 26, Amsterdam. Our full speaker line-up is live!👇🏽 Link in bio #OmekSummit #ThePowerWithin
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In this episode, Keki Mwaba, based in Amsterdam, shares her inspiring journey from Zambia to South Africa, and finally to the Netherlands. She discusses her academic background, career in HR and recruitment, and the challenges and successes she faced while transitioning between cultures and countries. Keki dives into her passion for building diverse teams, her experiences working for major companies like Disney and Uber, and her own entrepreneurial venture, Expat Career Development. This Episode Covers: Growing Up in South Africa University Life in Cape Town Studying Abroad in the US Choosing the Netherlands for Higher Education Starting a Career in the Netherlands Working for American Tech Companies Blackness and Womanhood in the Netherlands Adapting to Life in the Netherlands Building a Diverse Social Circle Starting Expat Career Development Networking and Job Search Tips Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all podcast platforms. Learn more about Keki at https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/keki
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𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡? Spot DEI red flags before you sign the offer with this handy advice from our reflection guest this month, Keki Mwaba! ➡️ Swipe through the carousel. -Stop trusting the careers page photos. -Ask your interviewer: "What are you doing about diversity?" -Request to chat with some employees. Bonus if they are from ERGs you identify with. 👇 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡? 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 🎧 Listen to the full episode for more gems on how to strategically navigate your job search [link in bio
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✨ 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 "𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭"? 🏆 It's easy to get stuck only focusing on what needs improvement (hello, performance review season 👋). But what about celebrating your wins? Credit to Keki Mwaba for sharing this game-changing coaching technique: keeping a dedicated "Win Sheet." This is your space to log every single success—from acing a presentation to getting amazing peer feedback. 📈 Spending 10-20 mins a week doing this will: -Build confidence (seriously!) -Prep you for your next review or interview -Help you re-center on tough days ➡️ What's one small win you had this week that you'll be logging? Share it in the comments! #WinSheet #CareerGrowth #CareerHacks #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfCoaching
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EXPAT JOB SEARCH STALLED? Get the Recruiter Insider Knowledge you need. Meet Keki Mwaba @expat_career_development_ , featured on the BsquaredC podcast! Keki hired at Disney, Uber, & Reddit so she knows the playbook. Work with her to: 🎯 Create an ATS-Compliant CV 🔗 Optimize LinkedIn 🎤 Nail Interviews 💰 Negotiate Top Salary 90%+ client success! Stop guessing. Start landing international offers. 👉 Full episode in bio! #ExpatJobs #CareerHack #RecruiterSecrets
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New Episode Drop! 🎧 This month on the BsquaredC Podcast, we have the incredible career coach Keki Mwaba reflecting on lessons from our guests: Oluchi, Yewande, and Giralda. Keki gives us her expert advice from her experience as a former Big tech recruiter turned career coach on how to actually win in your career journey. If you’re job hunting, pivoting, or just feeling stuck, save this post for Keki’s top advice! 👇 Here are 3 key takeaways: 👉🏾Stop Relying on Company Websites! 🛑 You need to look past the photos and audit a company’s commitment to Inclusion and Diversity (I&D). Check out who works there on LinkedIn and pay attention to who your interviewers are. 👉🏾Know Your “Why.” 🤔 Keki gives you “homework” to help you uncover your core motivations for a new job or promotion. What do you really want from it? 👉🏾Keep a “Win Sheet”! 🏆 Write down all your professional “wins” every week (even the small ones!). This is your secret weapon for confidence on tough days and is key to updating your CV and crushing interviews Full episode link in bio! 🔗 #BsquaredCPodcast #CareerCoach #CareerPivot #JobSearchTips #TechCareers #BlackInTech #ExpatLife
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