about Marijke
Marijke (1972) is Dutch, an entrepreneur, connector, organiser, mother and creative spirit. As she has lived in Gelderland, Groningen, Utrecht and Noord-Holland, she has a good knowledge of the whole country of the Netherlands.
During her studies she was an expat herself, six months in Germany and 6 month in Italy.
Both for work and privately, she travels all over the Netherlands.
She lived in Amsterdam for 22 years. At the moment she lives in Zaandam.
Marijke is interested in people and cultures, speaks 5 languages and likes to organise, help and connect.
She loves to hear your story.
Marijke connects entrepreneurial women through her network Bites & Business, she organises many dinner parties at her home — including for expats — and she loves attending local events across the Netherlands.
She has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and since 2026 she offers services and products for the expats in the Netherlands.
