Meet The Team Behind The Magazine

Stephan Martin Vriesde, born in the Netherlands, is the founder of Second Thoughts Intelligence, a developing platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of mindfulness, knowledge, social awareness, and modern society.

Through this initiative he aims to create a network where writers, thinkers, and professionals can observe, reflect & integrate on interdisciplinary and mindful publications that stimulate deeper reflection and constructive dialogue. 

Stephan completed the Bachelor's degree in Information Science and worked for National Television Broadcasting as an Editorial Manager for three years, all after he passed High College for his Hotel Management & Entrepreneurship studies. 
 

Driven by a strong interest in mindfulness, lifestyle development, cultural awareness, and societal transformation, Stephan established the platform to support independent writers and contributors in publishing research, essays, and analytical articles across a wide range of topics. These include wellness, international affairs, cultural history, psychology, and the evolving relationship between technology and human consciousness.

Hailing from Edessa, Greece, Archontisa Denisa Kotsopoulou has always been fueled by a passion for design that sparked early on with three student art awards.

Today, she brings over 16 years of experience to the team, working as both an in-house and freelance graphic designer. For her, design is more than just a profession; it’s a way to bring ideas to life.

When she steps away from the screen, she loves the comfort of home, spending quality time with her loved ones, and, of course, the company of her four cats.

In recent years, Teo has transitioned into freelance work focused primarily on writing and content creation. He produces articles across multiple thematic areas, including politics, animal welfare, emerging technologies, cryptocurrency, and blockchain ecosystems. His work has been published on various digital platforms, and several of his articles have received recognition for quality and impact. His writing combines analytical curiosity with accessibility, aiming to translate complex topics into clear and meaningful narratives for a wide audience.

''I am Ludovica Castellana, a geopolitician, international freelance journalist, and writer specializing in geopolitics, international law, and human conflict. I hold a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from John Cabot University, with a focus on Public International Law. My academic and professional work centers on conflict analysis, international security, diplomacy, and global governance. As a freelance journalist and content creator, I produce accessible and insightful analyses of international affairs, regional conflicts, and foreign policy developments for a global audience.''

I am a financial and risk analyst with a passion for writing. I aspire to combine my analytical skills with my love for words and, in doing so, help people become the best version of themselves.

My name is Zara - author, academic and researcher from the United Kingdom. Istudied a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Applied Humanities. Myundergraduate degree focused on identity politics, looking at how literature shapesour views on social, cultural and political issues. My thesis examined the exposure ofdisabled women that are part of the LGBTQ+ community and has since beendeveloped through my master’s degree. Doing Applied Humanities has allowed me todevelop my research on health and wellbeing of disabled people and the influence onhealthcare to the ideology around disability. 

have strengthened my knowledge on Queer Theory and use this to write romance novels for women that are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Through my writing, I aim to open minds to topics that aren’talways covered, such as the importance of human connection and relationships fordisabled people. The importance of the humanities on how the world is shaped issomething I feel strongly about and want to use my knowledge and research toeducate and advocate for it.

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Fernanda Lagoeiro is a Brazilian journalist, communications strategist, and copywriter specializing in gender, climate change, and social impact.

She has over a decade of experience translating complex topics into engaging, accessible stories and has collaborated with NGOs, international organizations, and independent media across Latin America. She was also part of the Youth Ambassador program of United States Embassy in Brazil.
 

Her work focuses on climate justice, women's leadership, and inclusive communication, with experience covering global climate negotiations, including COP26 and COP30.

Passionate about storytelling as a tool for social change, Fernanda combines journalism, strategic communications, and advocacy to amplify underrepresented voices and drive meaningful impact.

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