Welcome to the Take a Moment podcast, a space to block out the noise and let inspiration flow.
Our host, Susanne Holzweiler, is also one of the founders of our company. She’s been there since the early days when Holzweiler first started operating as a small agency in Oslo, and is now at the heart of operations as we transition into a global lifestyle brand.
Take a Moment with Holzweiler is a podcast inspired by Susanne’s experience of juggling life with a rapidly expanding business. Back in 2016 Susanne was operating as Holzweiler’s CEO:
‘I had been working so much and so hard, after having the business for 10 years. I had also gotten 2 small kids during that period, and it was just everything at the same time. I was working day and night – every spare second I was spending working.’
Susanne developed a bad case of burnout, and the remedy for this was quite literally to take a moment. Susanne shifted her lifestyle to allow for a space for wellness, meditation and rest, and to learn new information from books, podcasts and her peers.
Inspired by this, Take a moment with Holzweiler is our new podcast where we delve deep into the stories of the people who inspire us. There’s so much to learn if we take the time to listen to other people’s experiences, and this is what this podcast creates a space to do.
As our Holzweiler family continues to grow, we get to know the stories of an ever expanding range of people, from royalty to leaders in the modern wellness movement. Holzweiler sits at the intersection of life and style, therefore we often take our inspiration from the real people living life with the values that align with our own.
In the rush of the working week when everyone is dashing from meeting to meeting it’s hard to find the time to let creativity flow. So, we invite you to take a moment and join us for this podcast and see where inspiration from these stories can lead you to.
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Episode 47: Nina Granerød: Sustainable Style & Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
For this episode, Susanne has an in-depth chat with Nina Granerød; a veteran of the Norwegian fashion scene. They discuss Nina's journey from the founding of her first brand, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer (FWSS), through to the launch of her sustainable footwear brand, Sleepers. Nina shares insights about her lifestyle, which includes extensive travel and working remotely from a caravan and later from Bali, emphasizing the importance of creative freedom and a balanced work-life ethos.
Nina also touches on her approach to sustainable product design and the values she holds dear in leading a company that provides flexibility and freedom to its employees. The episode offers a deep dive into how anyone can build a successful business without compromising personal values and quality of life.
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Episode 46: Gine Margrethe: Slow Beauty, Grief & Becoming a Founder
In this heartfelt episode of Take A Moment, Susanne sits down with fashion muse and now beauty founder Gine Margrethe Larsen Qvale. With over a million followers and years of experience in the influencer world, Gine recently launched her new beauty brand Bob Beauté – a concept built on simplicity and intention.
They talk about everything from the emotional rollercoaster of launching a brand and designing products with purpose, to how Gine has navigated one of the most difficult chapters in her life. This is a conversation about trusting the universe, creating something meaningful, and staying soft in a world that moves fast.
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Episode 45: Odd-Steinar Tøllefsen: The Art & Meditative Power of Hand-Brewed Coffee
In this episode of Take a Moment, coffee enthusiasts are treated to an engaging conversation with Odd-Steinar Tøllefsen, founder of Supreme Roast Works in Oslo and a world champion in hand-brewed coffee. Susanne and Odd dive deep into the craftsmanship and rituals behind making the perfect cup of hand-brewed coffee, featuring a step-by-step guide on the V60 method. Odd shares his journey from being a photographer to becoming a coffee expert, including his experiences competing in national and world coffee championships.
The discussion also touches upon the health benefits of natural processed coffee and its sustainability aspects. Whether you are a seasoned coffee aficionado or someone who enjoys your morning brew, this episode offers valuable insights into slowing down, paying attention, and dedicating yourself fully to a passion.
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Episode 44: Dr. Michael B. Dibley: Becoming the Architect of A Meaningful Life
In this episode, Susanne sits down with Dr. Michael Dibley, a visionary entrepreneur with a background as a chiropractor, whose life’s work has led him to become what he describes as a ‘Human Potential Specialist’. Dr. Dibley is an expert in helping others unlock their true potential: his family’s strong roots in natural healthcare and his own passions led him to explore the principles of Quantum Physics, and how we can apply them to our everyday lives. Serving one’s purpose on the quantum level leads to being served in return, or as Dr. Dibley puts it, ‘Who serves on the quantum gets served on the quantum.’
Dr. Dibley speaks about the intention behind design, such as what we create at Holzweiler, and how the energy infused into it can transform the way people feel and interact with the world around them. The discussion delves into themes of personal energy, thriving versus surviving, and how even fashion carries intention and energy. They also touch upon the role of discipline and gratitude in achieving balance.
Ultimately, this conversation is an exploration of how serving one’s purpose on the quantum level leads to being served in return, and the significance of intention in both design and wellbeing. As he explains in the episode, Dr. Dibley’s main goal is to guide people into architecting a meaningful life while staying harmoniously connected with the universe.
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Episode 43: Isabelle & Jonas: Growing Together, Living Apart, and the Beauty of Ordinary Days
This week, we’re in Oslo with creative couple Isabelle Eberdean and Jonas Bahri. They’ve spent over a decade building not just a life together, but a relationship rooted in curiosity, individuality, and shared inspiration.
They speak to Susanne about the joy of constantly rediscovering one another. As people change over time - through experiences, music, conversations, or simply growing older - so do relationships. It’s this evolution that keeps their connection alive. For Isabelle and Jonas, it’s not about always doing everything together. It’s about living separate lives and bringing that richness back home.
After years of study, work, and travel, the two are now grounded in Oslo, embracing a new phase of life that includes not just being a couple, but also potential collaborators. They reflect on how they’ve matured over the years - learning to communicate better, support one another more deeply, and even imagine working side-by-side without losing their sense of self.
They also look back with tenderness at their younger selves, offering advice they wish they’d had: be kinder, be patient, and don’t forget to pause and breathe. Isabelle finds calm in music and people-watching, while Jonas takes quiet moments alone, letting stillness reset him.
This episode is a celebration of long-term love, creative independence, and the small rituals that help us come home to ourselves - and each other.
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Episode 42: Vibeke Klemetsen: Transformation through yoga and mental health awareness
This week’s guest is Vibeke Klemetsen. Truly a creative force who’s ‘never taken the conventional path’, she’s used yoga as the grounding force in her life; not only does it centre her everyday, she’s found passion in teaching it and it’s even led her to found her own brand. Beyond all of this, Vibeke is one of Susanne’s closest friends, and many of their lifes’ passions are closely aligned.
Vibeke opens up about challenges she faced in recent years. Despite leading what seemed like a perfect life on the outside, she reveals how COVID-19 and personal conflicts pushed her to the brink, eventually leading to her seeking professional help and rediscovering the power of yoga. Vibeke speaks candidly about how she used yoga not only as a physical practice but as a mental and emotional lifeline. Vibeke’s story underscores the profound impact of consistent self-care practices in managing mental health, and how even in the most challenging times, finding peace within can help navigate life's unpredictability.
Vibeke also reflects on how this journey has transformed her as a person and a teacher. She's become more open and empathetic, especially when working with others, including those in difficult situations such as prisoners. Through her experiences, she’s learned to embrace imperfection and prioritize her well-being, becoming less concerned with pleasing others and more focused on what truly matters.
The episode is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of self-compassion and mental health care. Vibeke shares how her yoga practice continues to be a grounding force in her life, offering listeners inspiration to embrace their own journey of self-discovery and healing.
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Episode 41: Shaman Durek: Unveiling Resilience and Love (Part 2/2)
Part 2/2: In this episode, Susanne hosts spiritual guide and healer Shaman Durek. The pair discuss resilience, love, and Durek's journey to becoming a shaman. Durek shares deeply personal stories, including his relationship with Princess Martha Louise of Norway, the intense media scrutiny they faced, and how they maintain spiritual devotion and resilience through prayer and meditation.
He explains the role of a shaman, different types of shamanic practices, and his personal experiences that affirmed his spiritual abilities. Suzanne and Durek also reflect on the importance of authenticity, love, and positive energy in everyday life.
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Episode 40: Shaman Durek: Unveiling Resilience and Love (Part 1/2)
Part 1/2: In this episode, Susanne hosts spiritual guide and healer Shaman Durek. The pair discuss resilience, love, and Durek's journey to becoming a shaman. Durek shares deeply personal stories, including his relationship with Princess Martha Louise of Norway, the intense media scrutiny they faced, and how they maintain spiritual devotion and resilience through prayer and meditation.
He explains the role of a shaman, different types of shamanic practices, and his personal experiences that affirmed his spiritual abilities. Suzanne and Durek also reflect on the importance of authenticity, love, and positive energy in everyday life.
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Episode 39: Horgen Gård: The Future of Sustainable farming
For this special episode, Susanne travels far into the countryside to meet up with Gudbrand, the founder of Horgan Gård. Susanne first met him when she was sourcing produce for Holzweiler Platz, and they connected over his vision for transforming farming practices towards sustainability and regenerative agriculture. Drawing on years of experience, in this conversation he highlights the importance of outdoor grazing and holistic farm management to reduce environmental impact and improve the overall quality of food.
Horgan Gård is committed to raising animals in a way that benefits the land and the environment, however Gudbrand is aware that switching to more sustainable methods isn’t always easy. Many farmers are already caught in cycles of debt and rely on subsidies; Gubrand believes that the system can only change for the better through time and support.
As the conversation shifts to the future, Gudbrand envisions a more holistic operation that focuses not on growth, but on maintaining balance. Ultimately, the goal is to inspire more sustainable farming practices that can be replicated on a larger scale, making high-quality, nutritious food more accessible and improving animal welfare. With a focus on education, transparency, and innovation, Horgan Gård is leading the way toward a future where food production is both sustainable and humane.
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Episode 38: Monica Øien & Alette Aubert on biohacking in Norway: Growth, Challenges & the Future
As biohacking gains traction in Norway, media interest has surged, leading to greater public awareness and acceptance. However, the movement still faces skepticism. Monica Øien & Alette Aubert, otherwise known as the Biohacking Girls, know their work in the field including their upcoming book and the Biohacking Weekend conference, is more important than ever.
Now in its fourth year, Biohacking Weekend is the only event of its kind in Scandinavia, attracting world-renowned experts. This year, Dr. Bill Schindler will address the dangers of ultra-processed foods, while his wife, Christina, will focus on improving children’s nutrition in schools. The event will also feature discussions on cutting-edge topics like peptides, NAD+, and mental resilience, fostering a growing sense of community where attendees feel understood and supported.
Monica and Alette reflect on the evolution of biohacking in Norway, noting its slow but steady progress. Unlike the male-dominated biohacking scene in the U.S., Norway has maintained a strong female presence, thanks to efforts to include women from the start.
In addition to organising the conference, Monica and Alette are finalizing their book, which covers biohacking fundamentals, stress management, and habit-building. They emphasize the importance of balance—avoiding biohacking extremes and instead focusing on practical, sustainable health strategies.
Their personal well-being remains a priority, incorporating breathwork, time in nature, and cold water exposure into their daily routines. Their mission remains clear as the movement grows: to inspire and educate, making biohacking more accessible and rooted in both science and real-life experiences.
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Episode 37: Sebastian Solberg: Embracing Authenticity & Finding Strength in Speaking Up
In this episode, Susanne is joined by Sebastian Solberg, a successful entrepreneur and one of Norway’s most popular T.V. hosts. As someone who has built a career from the ground up, Sebastian understands the pressures of success in the public eye. He reflects on the fears many people have of speaking up, especially in a society where success can often lead to unwarranted scrutiny. Sebastian’s experience has taught him that staying true to your values and embracing the support of others is crucial, especially when faced with public criticism.
Throughout the conversation, he discusses how the Norwegian mentality often discourages celebrating success, leading to more criticism than encouragement. Sebastian also emphasizes the importance of supporting each other’s achievements, whether in business or personal life.
For him, taking a moment to recharge involves simple acts like going to a restaurant alone, where he finds peace in observing others and reflecting on the small, authentic moments that often go unnoticed.
This episode highlights the significance of staying grounded in your values, not being afraid to speak your truth, and embracing the uniqueness of each person’s journey. Sebastian’s insights offer a fresh perspective on overcoming societal pressures while remaining focused on what truly matters.
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Episode 36: Torkil Færø: Rest as the Key to Performance and Wellness
Dr. Torkil Færø, expert in emergency medicine and wellness, returns for his second appearance on the podcast to share insights on how modern stress impacts our health. With 25 years of experience, Torkil wrote The Pulse Cure, the subject of his first episode with us and a bestselling book on how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can help manage stress, reduce inflammation, and improve overall well-being.
In his latest book, Vilekuren: The Rest Cure, Torkil explores the essential practice of rest—something that’s become more important than ever in today’s fast-paced world. Rest, he argues, is crucial for our health, but it's often neglected. As someone who has dedicated this year to slowing down and releasing busyness from her life, Susanne is especially excited about this conversation.
In this episode, Torkil and Susanne discuss the importance of rest in improving health and performance. They explore how hidden stressors, like technology and work pressure, deplete our energy and how mindful practices like breathwork and meditation can restore balance. Torkil also highlights the need for women to align rest with their natural cycles, improving health and reducing stress-related issues.
Ultimately, Torkil and Susanne advocate for a shift in how we approach stress and recovery, encouraging us to prioritize rest for better energy, performance, and quality of life.
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Episode 35: Fredrik Paulún: The Healing Power of Light
Fredrik Paulún, a leading Swedish nutrition expert and author of Lysrevolusjonen (The Light Revolution), has spent years exploring the powerful connection between light and well-being. Initially focused on nutrition, Fredrik’s journey led him to uncover the transformative effects of sunlight and red light therapy—an often-overlooked key to health.
In this episode of Take a Moment, Susanne sits down with Fredrik to discuss the science behind sunlight exposure, the risks of light deficiency, and the impressive benefits of red light therapy. From practical tips on integrating more natural light into daily life to navigating the challenges of living in low-sunlight regions like Norway and Sweden, this conversation sheds light on how something as simple as the sun can enhance mood, longevity, and overall well-being.
Fredrik’s insights challenge common misconceptions about sun exposure and offer a fresh perspective on how light can be a powerful tool for optimal health.
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Episode 34: Susanne Holzweiler: Embracing Life Without Alcohol
In a reflective conversation with McKenzie, Holzweiler’s Social Media Manager, Susanne shares her experience of living sober for over a year, highlighting the emotional growth and self-awareness that came with it. Without alcohol, she’s learned to confront life’s challenges directly, finding peace in being more connected to her emotions and spiritual self. This shift has allowed her to experience life more fully and authentically.
McKenzie de-centred alcohol from her life long ago, and together with Susanne they discuss how the growing trend of sobriety reflects a desire for deeper, more genuine experiences, and they believe this movement will continue to grow. Sobriety is not about judgment but about personal exploration and growth. This discussion is encouragement for others to try it as an experiment, even if only for a short time.
The conversation wraps up with a lighthearted note on enjoying simple, sober activities like game nights, where connection and fun can happen without alcohol. It’s a reminder to embrace life as it is, and to find joy in the present moment.
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Episode 33: Emma Sawko: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand with Wild and the Moon
Emma Sawko, co-founder of Wild and the Moon, transformed Paris’s food scene by introducing healthy, plant-based cuisine that emphasizes sustainability and mindfulness. Inspired by her upbringing, where food and health were deeply connected, Emma launched Wild and the Moon in 2014 to challenge the perception of healthy food as bland and boring, particularly in France. She focused on creating a concept that was not only delicious but also environmentally responsible, with a no-plastic, organic, and vegan approach.
Despite the challenges of maintaining these values in the face of industry pressures, Emma’s commitment to sustainability has been unwavering, even if it meant higher costs and struggles. She shares how she balances her life between Paris and Dubai while running her businesses, raising three children, and maintaining her mental and physical well-being through practices like yoga and boxing.
Emma’s story exemplifies the importance of following your vision, no matter the obstacles, and staying true to your core values even when the path is tough. Her journey serves as a reminder that creating a business with purpose can not only succeed but can also inspire meaningful change.
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Episode 32: Iman Meskini: Breaking Barriers Through Representation and Activism
Iman Meskini rose to fame as Sana in Skam, a role that redefined representation and made her an overnight sensation. Drawing from her experiences as a minority in Norway and her childhood in Syria, Iman became an advocate for inclusivity and human rights. Her journey began with personal challenges, such as being told her hijab disqualified her from basketball and her dream of becoming a police officer.
After Skam, Iman reset by joining the Norwegian military, rediscovering her identity outside of the character. She has since used her platform to champion representation and speak out on issues like the Palestinian cause, despite facing personal and professional sacrifices.
Grounded by her faith, Iman believes life’s challenges have shaped her into the person she is today. Her story is a timely reminder of the importance of resilience, authenticity, and fighting for what’s right.
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Episode 31: Maria & Hugo: Disconnecting to reconnect as a family
This week’s episode is something of a family reunion. Our Creative Director, Maria Holzweiler joins our podcast for the second time, however this time she’s brought along her son, Hugo. It’s a new year, and how the family spent their festive break is a hot topic of conversation.
Maria and her family decided to spend their holiday season together on a holiday to Mexico. The big difference between this holiday and previous family trips was that they made the group decision to spend the two and a half weeks together entirely free of screens and phones. The goal was to ‘disconnect to reconnect’. As Maria noted, family is always ‘available but not actually present’. Even though they are together everyday, they communicate on autopilot. Everyone is more preoccupied with their digital lives to have real and meaningful moments with each other.
Before the trip began work had to be finished completely - it couldn’t be looked over on the plane. Cameras had to be filled with fresh memory cards and family and friends’ addresses had to be physically written down so that postcards could be written out. What was to follow was something completely out of the family’s comfort zone, but that’s what made it so worthwhile.
Maria and Hugo sit down with Susanne to discuss highlights from their trip, what they learned about both themselves and each other through doing it, and the learnings they’ll take away from it and apply to their everyday lives.
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Episode 30: Susanne & Niko
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Episode 29: Harald Austad & Margie Plus
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Episode 28: Fredrik Fernando Austad: The transformative power of breathwork
In this week's episode of Take a Moment, Susanne is joined by Fredrik Austad, a breathwork expert who’s been guiding others in tapping into the transformative power of breath for years. Fredrik’s passion for breathwork was ignited after a life-changing experience in Los Angeles, and he’s since made it his mission to bring this practice into the mainstream.
As someone who has long integrated breathwork into his daily routine, Fredrik explains the profound effects it has on the body, mind, and nervous system. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost creativity, or improve mental clarity, breathwork offers a simple, effective solution that’s always available to us.
Fredrik and Susanne also discuss how breathwork can be a game changer for anyone, whether you’re dealing with anxiety or just need a quick reset. Through various techniques, from diaphragmatic breathing to more active practices, Fredrik highlights how the breath directly influences our state of mind and overall well-being. Together, they explore the physical and emotional benefits of this ancient practice, encouraging listeners to embrace it as part of their everyday lives.
This episode is a reminder that sometimes, taking a moment to breathe is all it takes to find balance and focus in the chaos of modern life. And, of course, Susanne is excited to invite the Oslo community to experience Fredrik’s breathwork session this December, giving everyone a chance to pause and recalibrate before the holiday season.
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Episode 27: Adam Larsen Kwarasey: From the Pitch to the Community
Having played over 200 matches in Norway and also having represented Ghana at an international level, Adam Larsen Kwarasey has certainly left his mark on the world of football. His is a story of pure determination and self-belief, football had been his goal ever since he was a young child. He grew up around it, his family filled with avid fans of the sport and when he released he had a talent for it, it felt like the natural progression to pursue a career in it.
Adam’s life passions can be found off the pitch, too. He’s a proud father; he found out about the birth of his first son while participating in the World Cup. Having grown up in Oslo, he’s committed to giving back to the community that raised him, a common goal he shares with Holzweiler. He first became part of our world through a chance encounter with Andreas Holzweiler and his son Hugo, on a flight. The trio discussed their shared passion for football, and after staying in touch they reconnected with FC Oslo, a team that Adam now coaches. Founded in 2017, FC Olso’s mission is to showcase the best of the city by bringing together a diverse range of people and uniting them through football; a mission that Holzweiler wholeheartedly supports.
In this episode, Adam takes a moment with Susanne to discuss his early years, career highs and lows, and what brings him joy in life now.
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Episode 26: Isabella Bukurie Bessières: Skincare & Listening to Your Body
Isabella Bukerie Bessières is the founder Elite Helse Oslo, a skincare practice that fuses the latest developments in both the beauty industry and science. Elite Helse’s mission is to protect and enhance someone’s unique features - it’s about finding the best version of yourself, not about trying to become someone else. Isabella also champions a holistic approach to skincare, meaning a rejection of the popular ‘more is more’ mentality in modern skincare where a 12+ product daily routine is promoted in favour of a more pared back approach. All we really need are a few scientifically-backed products and to simply listen to what our bodies are telling us from within.
Susanne is a regular at Skin Helse, which is where she discovered that her and Isabella have more than one thing in common. Not only are they both mothers, they both actively take a mindful approach to life and are female entrepreneurs in industries where importance is placed on outward appearance - and they’ve both figured out how to navigate this in a positive way.
Isabella’s business is growing: Elite Helse has its own range of skincare and she’s recently released a book, Skin Intelligence, which she intends to be a manual for everyone as they navigate skincare through all stages of life. Our skin is our biggest organ, and Isabella says the key is to view it as ‘a mirror image of what’s going on inside’. Everything is connected - taking a moment for yourself everyday is as important for your mental health as it is for the health of your skin.
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Episode 25: Tiril Refsum: Mindfulness & The Success of Oslo Raw
It’s hard to imagine the Oslo’s contemporary culinary scene without Oslo Raw. Established in 2016, it’s developed something of a cult following. Lines snake around the street outside its doors; people are happy to queue to sample its menu, which is a rare sight in Oslo. Oslo Raw’s huge success is down in no small part to Tiril Refsum, its founder and our guest this week on Take a Moment.
Tiril and Susanne have a lot in common. Not only are they businesswomen at the helm of their own companies, self care and mindfulness also play a key role in how they both lead both their professional and personal lives. As Tiril herself says, the pair are ‘living their brands’, meaning that Holzweiler and Oslo Raw respectively are representative of their principles and lifestyles. When you’re this passionate about what you do, there’s no way that the quality of the end product won’t be excellent.
Oslo Raw recently celebrated its eighth birthday, and Susanne and Tiril discuss growing with your brand. Tiril says that personal growth is integral to the strength of your business because ‘strong branches grow from deep roots.’ Running a business on your own is no small task, and Tiril fills Susanne in on her methods of finding calm amidst the chaos: including breathwork, taking things slower and simply allowing herself to be happy.
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Episode 24: Bjarne Melgaard: Art, Fashion & A Dream Collaboration
Ever since our brand’s inception in 2012 we’ve had the dream of a collaboration with Bjarne Melgaard. He’s one of the most respected names in Scandinavian art whose work pushes boundaries and asks uncomfortable questions, but always with a playful sense of humour and expressive use of colour.
2024 was the year our dream was realised - it saw the release of our Holzweiler x Caviar Kaspia x Bjarne Melgaard collaboration. Alongside Caviar Kaspia motifs, the collaboration saw Bjarne’s illustrations interpreted across Holzweiler designs - symbolic of his lifelong relationship with fashion, which he discusses with Susanne. Bjarne views fashion and art as inextricably linked, and places fashion icons such as the Antwerp 6 as inspirations in his own work.
Bjarne’s work is also one of the main topics of this discussion. Recorded in front of a live audience at Holzweiler Platz, Susanne takes Bjarne back to his beginnings. His mother is the person who started him on his journey within art that took him to far flung destinations such as New York and Sydney, before returning to his hometown. He fills us in on his thoughts on the art and fashion scenes in Norway, his experience working with Holzweiler and his plans for what’s to come, which include a tour. As he tells Susanne, he’s always focused on the future as his best years are yet to come.
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Episode 23: Fran Burns: Styling, Mindful Living & Embracing Imperfection
Fran Burns is a stylist whose work is celebrated on a global platform, and for the past two years she’s been a key member of the Holzweiler family. Fran sees clothes as a way of storytelling, and she’s utilised this skill to tell the story of our brand: our values, our heritage and our inspirations. Aside from Fran’s innate talents, she also has an impressive CV: she’s a former Fashion Editor for publications such as Vogue and i-D, and her first job as a teenager was to work alongside Kylie Minogue and her team on tour.
For this week’s episode, Susanne visited Fran’s tranquil studio for a catch up. They discuss Fran’s early days at Holzweiler and some of her favourite moments she’s created with us. Prompted by health issues which she describes as a ‘breakdown to breakthrough’, Fran now takes a mindful, holistic approach to life and work. She recently went back to college to study Nutrition, and Fran fills Susanne in on her goal to demystify healthy living, which she says can be as simple as ‘letting go of perfection’ and trying your best to do something good for yourself every day.
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Episode 22: Aleksandra Orbeck: Activism & Empowering Indigenous Communities
If we had to pick only one word to describe this week’s guest, it would be ‘fearless’. Hailing from Norway, Aleksandra Orbeck has been modelling and acting since her teen years, however these days it’s her activism that’s taking centre stage. Aleksandra has always felt a kinship with the outside world and animals, and in the past she’s passed on lucrative modelling gigs in favour of exploring the world, namely Namibia and other parts of East and Southern Africa. Aleksandra’s passion and interest in the indigenous people’s way of life there led her to found Nanofasa in 2011, her non-profit organisation.
Nanofasa harmonises ancient wisdom with modern conservation practices to find solutions for our planet and its guardians. They empower indigenous communities by preserving traditional knowledge, creating job opportunities, and fostering sustainable development. It’s an inspiring and unique take on conservationism, and in this week’s episode Aleksandre sits down with Susanne to tell the story of the journey that brought her to Nanofasa, what’s next, and what she’s learned through letting nature and wildlife take precedence in her way of life.
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Episode 21: Susie Bubble: Fashion, Digital Evolution & Balancing Motherhood
Susie Lau is one of contemporary fashion’s true creative minds. She’s a blogger and content creator; no fashion week would be complete without her thoughtful, insightful take on it. As a channel to express her passion for it, Susie first published her online fashion blog in 2006. Named Style Bubble, (inspired by Susie’s nickname, Susie Bubble), it was the one of the first of its kind. This was a time before social media, when fashion was still reckoning with its future in the Digital Age. Susie was a part of all of it, witnessing in real time the complete restructuring of an industry.
Susie is a close friend of Holzweiler; this week’s episode captures a continuation of a conversation started between Susie and Susanne at a recent dinner celebrating our Holzweiler x Caviar Kaspia x Bjarne Melgaard collaboration. Susie gives her valuable thoughts on fashion: how it’s become intermingled with other industries, how globalisation has changed our perception of what a ‘fashion capital’ can be, the pros and cons of tech and more. More than just a fashion trailblazer, Susie is also a mother and sustainability advocate. Susie and Susanne also compare notes on modern motherhood, and how ritual and routine is crucial when finding balance in the fast-paced world of today.
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Episode 20: Mersedeh Dakini: Spiritual Guidance & the Journey to True Fulfillment
This week’s guest, Mersedeh Dakini, is not only one of Susanne’s closest friends but she’s also invaluable to daily life at Holzweiler. A spiritual guide and healer with her own practice, Mersedeh travels the world organising retreats yet finds the time every Wednesday morning to lead a meditation with us - she’s our in-house meditation teacher.
Mersedeh is a calming presence in our lives who encourages us to consider life and work through a spiritual lens, and she also has an inspiring backstory that deserves to be heard. In this episode Mersedeh takes us along the path that led her to settle in Norway - she came as a refugee from Iran and her journey was far from smooth. Mersedeh speaks with Susanne about her journey up until now: from arriving in Norway at 14 as a refugee, to achieving materialistic ‘success’, and to ultimately discovering her true mission in life on a spiritual level.
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Episode 19: Amanda Delara: Music, Activism & Inspirations
At just 27 years old, Amanda Delara has garnered a wide audience for her music that extends far beyond Norway. Her distinct fusion of Pop, R’n’B and Electronic sounds has captured the attention of global icons such as Alicia Keys, and she’s only begun - her debut album was released only last year. Also a passionate activist, Amanda is of Norwegian and Iranian descent and she often uses the platform her music has given her to speak out about the oppression of women in Iran and other humanitarian issues that are close to her heart.
In this week’s episode, Susanne and Amanda discover something they have in common - they find inspiration in the life stories of people they admire. Amanda fills us in on her life story so far, from exploring her love for music at a young age by singing Ricky Martin in her kindergarten class, to her more recent career moves into the worlds of fashion and T.V.
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Episode 18: Anoushka Gresvig Mac-Crohon & Roman Mac-Crohon: Caviar Kaspia, Fashion & Collaboration
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Episode 17: The Founders: A Decade of Holzweiler
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Episode 16: Celine Aagaard: Sustainability & Innovation in Fashion
Hailing from Oslo, Celine Aagaard is the founder, co-owner and creative director of Envelope 1976, a Norwegian fashion brand with a focus on creating timeless, seasonless designs through sustainable practices.
Celine and Susanne are both changemakers in the Norwegian fashion industry, and they’ve got a lot to catch up on. In this enlightening conversation, Celine tells Susanne more about how her beginnings in journalism led her into fashion, and the two compare notes on what it’s like to lead a small brand in today’s fashion climate. A few of the topics covered include what it means from a business perspective to actively stand against fast fashion, the importance of collaboration and everything that really goes into staging a memorable fashion show.
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Episode 15: Martin Whatson: Street Art, Fatherhood & a Creative Legacy
Martin Whatson is a Norwegian street artist, celebrated across the globe for his unique approach to graffiti, creating public murals on canvas, print and through sculpture. His creations often include abstract depictions of dancers, animals and art historical figures inhabiting a world of Martin’s creation.
Martin has a long history with Holzweiler, he was the first ever artist we collaborated with. Back in 2012 we worked with him on a capsule of scarves and we’ve continued to collaborate on projects with him since then, more recently we commissioned him to work on a piece of art that would bring a sense of Oslo’s city centre to our HQ by the water at Lysaker Brygge.
For this episode of Take a Moment, Martin sits down with Susanne to discuss his childhood motivations for getting into art, how fatherhood changed his outlook on life and more.
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Episode 14: Mette Skjærbæk: Bioactive Skincare & the Healing Power of Nature
This week, we’re still in Copenhagen and speaking to one of Denmark’s true visionaries in skincare and wellness. Mette Skjærbæk is the founder of Karmameju, a bioactive skincare and loungewear company. Skjærbæk describes her products as ‘nature in a bottle’, they’re packed with organic ingredients that not only protect your skin from the outside but also promote a vitality that glows from within.
Mette began her professional journey in fashion, working as a model in New York City. However, she knew what her true passion was from a young age, her earliest memory is from spending all her time as a child in her parents’ greenhouse, learning everything she could about the plants that grew there and their potential health benefits. In 1999 she combined this passion with the business savvy she acquired through modelling and founded Karmameju, and the company has only gone from strength to strength since then.
Mette takes a moment to sit down with Susanne to discuss her professional journey, everyday positive affirmations and their shared belief in the healing power of nature.
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Episode 13: Prudence Davis: Mindful Living & Healing from Burnout
Prudence Davis is a Copenhagen-based mental health entrepreneur whose ventures include a thriving reformer pilates studio, a podcast and a matcha company. Prudence’s life goal is to steer people towards a more mindful, slower, and overall healthier way of life. To achieve this, Prudence promotes a back to basics, ‘fill your own cup’ approach. We need to listen to our own bodies, nourish them with essentials like ample sleep and healthy food, and keep them balanced through meditation and mindfulness.
Prudence learned the importance of a balanced lifestyle through personal experience, she suffered burnout triggered by a hectic lifestyle and also cared for her husband through his own health struggles. A sense of intimacy can be felt through everything Prudence does, demonstrated by her use of coconut to create her signature matcha - a symbol of her Caribbean roots.
To mark the beginning of a new season of Take a Moment, this week’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at our Copenhagen store during the city’s recent Fashion week; and it culminates with a breathwork session led by Prudence.
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Episode 12: Susanne: Time to Reflect & Reset
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Episode 11: Camilla Pihl: Businesswoman & Master of Mindful Living
Our guest this week, Camilla Pihl, begins the episode by handing Susanne a gift. It’s a pack that includes everything needed to take a moment Camilla-style, including a scent and tea to relax the mind and unlock meditation. This encapsulates Camille to a tee. She’s a savvy businesswoman with over twenty years of experience, yet she has an extremely zen outlook on life and a sense of fun that makes its way into all aspects of her life.
Camilla’s career began in 2004. She was one of the first people to explore harness the power of an online blog, giving readers a glimpse into her lifestyle and offering tips along the way. Her business continued to expand since then, she now has her own fashion brand, with this episode being recorded in her newly opened HQ in Oslo. In this episode, Camilla and Susanne take a moment together to discuss her journey, wellness, motherhood and the importance of bringing joy to everyday life; even business meetings.
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Episode 10: Elisa Røtterud: From Fashion Director to Fearless Explorer
Fun, unafraid and always unapologetically herself. These are some of the qualities Elisa Røtterud possesses that make her a constant source of inspiration for everyone at Holzweiler. We can always rely on Elisa’s drive and determination to motivate us when times get tough.
Having grown up in Oslo, Elisa began her career as a fashion director before making a drastic, yet not completely unrelated shift into becoming a full-time adventurer. A sense of fearlessness is required for both, yet this time Elisa’s location has shifted from showrooms to mountain tops. Elisa has dedicated her life to experiencing new cultures, and travelling to some of the farthest flung places on earth to challenge herself to experience surviving in the full force of Mother Nature.
In this episode, Elisa of course fills Susanne in on some of her latest adventures, but she also takes a moment to discuss her core values, the importance of spending time alone and how practices like yoga can instil a hectic life with balance.
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Episode 9: To Gutter: Meditation & Breathwork for Everyday Life
Describing themselves as ‘two normal dudes living in Oslo’, Fredrik Austad and Kasper Kristoffersen are on a mission to take the mystery out of meditation. Through their social channel To Gutter (Two Boys) and their bestselling book, Pust Ut (Breathe Out) the duo teach breathwork and meditation not as mystical practices, but as useful, practical tools that we can all add into our everyday life to allow us to navigate the dynamic world of today and help us to understand our place in it.
Susanne understands the power of breathwork, and she uses it alongside meditation and yoga as her way to stay grounded in even the busiest times. In this episode, Susanne learns more about the guys’ approach to these practices and everything in between: from their career paths that got them here, becoming authors and even using the power of dance to overcome anxiety.
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Episode 8: Sumeet Singh Patpatia: Championing Diversity & Cultural Belonging
Sumeet Singh Patpatia’s goal in life is to celebrate the things that make us unique. He has a passion for diversity, which led him to become Schibsted’s first ever Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Sumeet also has a deep love for his home country of Norway, and he’s interested in finding ways to integrate his Sikh heritage into modern Norwegian life. For the last 15 years Sumeet has been the organiser and leader of Den norske turbandagen, or ‘Norwegian Turban Day’; an initiative with the goal to make ‘Norway the best country to be different in’ by re-contextualising the turban as a symbol of solidarity, equality and religious freedom.
Sumeet has been a friend of Holzweiler since the beginning. In fact, his friendship with Susanne began in 2017 after Holzweiler won a competition to make the design for the official turban of Norway. On this week’s podcast, these two old friends take a moment together to discuss the early days, what it’s like in Oslo now, and plans for what’s next.
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Episode 7: Torkil Færø: Harnessing Heart Rate & Modern Wellness
Dr. Torkil Færø is an emergency physician, general practitioner, documentary filmmaker, photographer and freelance doctor with a career that spans 25 years. Over this time he’s developed a unique insight into the modern way of life; how it affects our bodies and our minds and how it can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing. His wealth of experience on the matter led him to write his now bestselling book, The Pulse Cure, which teaches how we can use HRV, or Heart Rate Variability, to enhance our nervous system, decrease inflammation and ultimately feel better.
HRV is the exploration of what our heart rate can tell us about our physical health and also our mental wellbeing. Although stressors may be caused by the modern world, The Pulse Cure demonstrates how we can also harness modern technologies like our phones, smart watches and aura rings to overcome them.
Dr. Færø’s findings in The Pulse Cure have had a big impact on Susanne’s own wellness journey, and HRV is something that’s become a key aspect of her everyday life. However, Dr. Færø and Susanne have more than just heart rates on their minds. Join them for this special discussion that ranges from modern living, working and taking a moment for gratitude every day.
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Episode 6: Rawdah: Redefining Fashion & Fearless Advocacy
This week’s guest is a true powerhouse that cannot be defined by one title. Rawdah is an internationally acclaimed model, yet she uses her social platform to discuss and shine a light on issues that go much deeper than just fashion. Rawdah lived in a refugee camp in Somalia before moving with her family to Norway as a young child. This experience has shaped her outlook on life, and Rawdah’s main mission is to instil the same values she was raised with in Somalia into her young daughter, who experiences a very different upbringing in Norway.
As Rawdah explains to Susanne, her ‘opinions are non-negotiable’. Dignity and self-worth are so much more valuable to Rawdah than any cover could be, and she knows she doesn’t need to pander to anyone to get what she wants; no matter how powerful they may seem to be. In this insightful conversation, Rawdah speaks to Susanne about her life so far, her career and her guiding principles that have taken her this far.
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Episode 5: Sophia Lie: From Supermodel to Wellness Pioneer
Norway-born, Sweden-based Sophia Lie is truly a force to be reckoned with. After a lucrative decade-long career in modelling, Sophia more recently turned her attention to the wellness industry, opening HEAT in stockholm in 2018; an infrared studio that focuses on bio-hacking, which employs both holistic techniques and cutting-edge technology to supercharge the body’s recovery process after being exposed to everyday stressors. Since then HEAT has also opened up in Palma, with more locations on the horizon.
Sophia’s career is inspiring, she’s made her mark as one of the most successful women in business in Scandinavia. Who better, then, to speak with her than Susanne, another leader of business in the fashion and lifestyle sphere? The pair, who coincidentally met on International Womens’ Day a few years back; sit down to discuss careers, finding a time for wellness and what’s coming up next in the future.
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Episode 4: Princess Märtha Louise: Balancing Spirituality and Entrepreneurship
Known to the world as the Princess of Norway, our guest today truly transcends this title. We’ve formed close bonds with Märtha Louise here at Holzweiler over the years due to her strong connection to spirituality and her entrepreneurial mindset. Märtha Louise is a successful businesswoman who’s sat at the helm of many companies over the years; most recently she’s forayed into fashion, opening Hést, a label that’s focused on creating effortless designs that are suited to modern life.
Princess Märtha Louise is also the mother to three daughters, and places her family above everything else. In this episode, Susanne takes a moment with Märtha Louise to chat about how she manages to find out how she finds balance for herself throughout it all.
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Episode 3: Nasir Sirikhan: From Norway's Got Talent to Global Sensation
Our next guest, Nasir Sirikhan, burst onto the scene in 2009 when he won Norway’s Got Talent along with his two partners, Suleman and Bilal Malik; better known collectively as the Quick Style crew. Their slick choreography quickly proved to be a sensation, and they signed a contract with Sony in the same year, making them the first artists to sign with the label who were not musicians.
Since then, the Quick Style crew has continued to rise. They’ve performed consistently and participated in talent shows in the United States, and have collaborated with major international brands. Their strong social media presence has allowed them to form a deep connection with their supporters over the years, they now have 8.1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok combined.
Today Nasir stops for a chat with Susanne about life, work and how he prioritises taking a moment for himself in even the busiest of times.
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Episode 2: Anita Krohn Traaseth: A Trailblazer in Business & Leadership
As the first female CEO of Hewlett Packard Norway and later as CEO of Innovation Norway, we’ve been consistently amazed by Anita Krohn’s Traaseth’s exceptional career path. We’re not the only ones who think so, in 2018 Anita ranked in Thinkers 50 Radar’s top 50 business thinkers. And she doesn’t just have a brain for business, Anita is also the author of two bestselling books and is the host of her own weekly podcast.
We’re honoured to have Anita as the first guest on the Take a Moment podcast. We can’t wait to hear more about her story and how she manages to take a moment for both herself and her family in the midst of such a thriving career.
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