photographer: julia powalacz© | make-up artist: violeta marinova from art of colors
rtl
for years, gender representation is one of the priorities within rtl nederland. as one of the biggest media-organisations of our country, we are convinced that it is our responsiblity to represent women in all functions and showcase our female role models for their unique talents and drive: to our colleagues as well as to the broader public. we take this responsibility very seriously and are making good progress, but we can always improve. both on screen and behind the scenes. we see it as a privilige to affirm girls and women how crucial their place is in society and in our company.
denise jacobs(she/her)
data analyst at rtl
about
currently i am kind of living my dream. i very much like to solve complex puzzles, enjoy watching all sorts of content (but have a weak spot for dutch love reality tv) and love interacting with people. as a data analyst at videoland i get to combine all of those things, making my work both fulfilling and exciting. besides working at rtl, i live in utrecht together with my boyfriend and my cat where i love to cook and meet up with my friends.
what advice would you give to your younger self?
“whatever you choose, you’ll be fine.”
from a young age, i often found myself worrying about making the right decisions. life is a series of choices, and i was always eager to make the best ones to avoid wasting time. this anxiety would sometimes keep me up at night, as i stressed over what path to take and how to achieve my goals.
reflecting on the choices i’ve made so far, i realize that while i could have taken different routes to reach where i am now more quickly, those alternate paths would have meant missing out on valuable experiences and lessons. each decision, whether it seemed right or wrong at the time, contributed to my growth and understanding.
in essence, my advice to my younger self would be to not worry excessively about the future. it’s important to plan and strive for your goals, but it’s equally crucial to enjoy the present moment. life is not a race, and there isn’t a single “correct” path to success. every road has its own unique experiences and lessons to offer.
so, embrace the journey, trust in your choices, and remember that all roads lead to rome. there isn’t one path that’s superior to the others; they all have their own value and significance.
rtl
for years, gender representation is one of the priorities within rtl nederland. as one of the biggest media-organisations of our country, we are convinced that it is our responsiblity to represent women in all functions and showcase our female role models for their unique talents and drive: to our colleagues as well as to the broader public. we take this responsibility very seriously and are making good progress, but we can always improve. both on screen and behind the scenes. we see it as a privilige to affirm girls and women how crucial their place is in society and in our company.