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Life is mysterious, and at every turn, we encounter opportunities to shape our destinies. My musings here are warm, engaging, and infused with depth, curiosity, and a touch of humour (on a good day).
Each week, I reflect on the serendipities and choices that shape our lives. Was it chance? Is it fate? How much of our story is pre-written, and how much is ours to create? This is a space where we explore those intersections — where soulful longing meets practical action, and where your dreams begin to feel not just possible, but inevitable.
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My friends call me Vienda ~ like ‘vienna’ but with a ‘d.
I think, write and teach about how our beliefs and habits shape our lives. I’m particularily interested in the fascinating tension between destiny and free will – investigating how much of our future we can consciously design. My work focuses on understanding human agency and the hidden patterns that influence our life trajectories.
I write most regularly for my weekly newsletter, but my work has also appeared in Marie Claire (print magazine), Quartz, Forge, Thought Catalogue, Rebelle Society and TinyBuddha.
I’m here to help you fall in love with your life.
Some popular articles include:
I don't care
party girl era
where to now?
I spent 2 weeks with the patriarchy
everybody has a different story
For over a decade, I’ve grown my name ‘vienda maria’ into a personal brand (website) and mentored hundreds of clients across the globe. This work evolved into The Mentor Training and a boutique stationery brand for women called Plannher.
These days, I run live cohorts and online courses, helping women reimagine their lives through holistic life design. My approach blends soul alignment with practical strategies, creating space for you to pause, reflect, and step into your next chapter with confidence and flow.
Some fun facts about me
𓂃 I love style and luxury but am a natural minimalist—if it doesn’t add value, I don’t want it.
𓂃 I don’t have toenails on my baby toes (weird, I know!).
𓂃 I was born in Austria (thanks Mama), look Italian (thanks Papa), and have lived all over the world.
𓂃 My sun is in Leo, my moon in Scorpio, and my ascendant in Taurus—if you know, you know.
Education
BSc Psychology
Reiki Level 1 & 2
Marie Forleo’s BSchool
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
Healing Through Feminine Archetypes
Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté
If you’d like to work together, say hello at studio@viendamaria.com and check out my ‘work’ page.
As a writer, nothing is more meaningful than when people share my words. If I have written something that has touched your heart or changed your perspective on something, even for a moment, please share with your friends.
Thank you for being here.
Vienda
