Rianne Hottinga – From the Golden Cage to Wild Alignment
Former corporate lawyer. Entrepreneur. Mother. Creator.
Rianne’s story is not about burning everything down overnight —
it’s about listening earlier, choosing braver, and redefining success on your own terms.
The Conversation
When success looks right — but feels wrong
Rianne had everything she was told to want:
a prestigious career in law, recognition, money, and stability.
And still, something was quietly breaking down.
In this conversation, Rianne shares her journey from high-performing corporate lawyer to entrepreneur and creator — including burnout, identity loss, failure, courage, and the slow return to her own essence.
This is a conversation about:
- following a dream that was never truly yours
- the cost of staying too long
- listening to the body before it screams
- choosing desire over approval
- and trusting yourself when no one else does
No hero story. No shortcuts. Just honesty.
→ Listen to the conversation episode
The Reflection
What happens when you change because you want to — not because you have to
After the conversation, Tove and Stephanie reflect on what stood out — and what stayed with them.
This reflection explores:
- the difference between wanting to change and being forced to
- why standing still is a radical act
- work-life integration instead of balance
- failure as refinement, not proof of being wrong
- small steps as the foundation for big change
This episode is for listeners who felt something shift — but aren’t sure why yet.
→ Listen to the reflection episode
Key Themes from Rianne’s Story
- Success without depth is still emptiness
- Your body knows before your mind does
- Failure is part of clarity, not the opposite of it
- Other people’s opinions are noise — even when they’re loud
- You don’t need to know the whole path to take the next step
Why This Conversation Matters
Rianne’s story reflects what many high performers experience —
the moment when external success no longer compensates for internal misalignment.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I should be grateful — so why am I not?”
this conversation will feel familiar.
Read the accompanying article exploring change, identity, and redefining success ↓
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