This interview is with Aartie Nanda. Aartie joined Thuja in May 2020 as an Office and Communication Manager. She has a bachelors/college degree in marketing and communication and has gained extensive experience in these fields before joining Thuja.
Let’s start this interview with your main activities at Thuja
I contribute to many aspects within the company, which is what I really like about my role. My main activities are investor relations, marketing & communication, HR and office management.
Oh, and organizing events. Organizing events is my sweet spot, I really enjoy thinking about all details involved and creating a full customer experience.
What do you like about working at Thuja.
I am mostly motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Whether it’s through my work directly or through the company’s mission, I find that I’m most energized when I feel like I’m contributing to something bigger than myself. I like to be part of an organization that is making a difference and creating a better future for everyone. Next to that, I also really enjoy working in a small team that feels a little like family.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
When I am not working, I am cheering for my 2 boys when they play soccer. I love cooking and baking, particularly Surinamese and Indian cuisine. l love trying out new recipes, I can spend an entire rainy Sunday trying to perfect a dish to restaurant quality. I also enjoy hiking in nature and take city trips in the Netherlands and abroad.
Which book are you currently reading or what podcast can you recommend?
I wish I had time to read more books. Currently I am reading Atomic Habits from James Clear, a really nice and interesting read. He developed a concept, based on scientific evidence, that consists of changing certain habits. These are habits that, when changed, will improve quality of life. I also enjoy reading a nice novel or a good thriller.
I enjoy the podcast of Celine Charlotte. She is an online entrepreneur, speaker, business influencer and investor. She talks about the perks and downsides of being an entrepreneur and about daily life.
Final question, can you tell us one (silly) fact or anecdote about you?
I have a thing with the layout of dishwashers… I have to (must actually) re-arrange our entire dishwasher whenever I come home and the kids or my husband have placed some items in the dishwasher. So now none of my family members fill the dishwasher anymore, they just place everything in the sink, which frustrates me sometimes. I even re-arrange dishwashers at our friends and family homes when we are invited for dinner, I just can’t help it. Dishwashers just need to be arranged in a certain way.
