The Pepper Movement

Something new is coming to Zürich.

It’s not another self-help trend.
It’s a spark — a new way of living and leading.

ACTIVATE YOUR GUT. THE PEPPER MOVEMENT

This is not another business club or wellness group.

Born from the book Pepper Time, the Pepper Movement is a series of live events that wake up your instincts and bring you back to your gut — the part of you that already knows.
It’s a movement for entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to grow — without losing themselves.

We call it GUT LEADERSHIP!

We meet in and around Zurich for experiences that help you reconnect your head, heart, and gut.
It’s where structure meets soul, and ambition meets alignment.

Because success isn’t just what you build.
It’s how you feel while building it.

👉 Join the first edition — starts April 2026

Let's Play!

WHY JOIN

Because growth feels better when it’s shared.
Because your energy, your business, and your joy are connected.
Because you deserve a space that makes you feel alive — not just busy.

Inside the Gut Movement, you’ll find:

A like-minded community of bold, kind women
Workshops that blend strategy & soul
Tools that recharge your body and your brain
Experiences that spark creativity and courage

This isn’t about becoming someone else —
it’s about remembering who you are when you stop rushing.

Stop Waiting.
Start Doing.
Let's add some Pepper
- and see what happens

THE THREE PATHS OF GUTLEADERSHIP

Because going all in means going all in — in life, not just work.

No, we’re not another business seminar, wellness retreat, or networking night.
The Pepper Movement is different.

We believe that if you go all in on one part of your life, you need to go all in on all of it.
Because it’s all connected — your energy, your relationships, your performance, your joy.

You can’t show up fully in your work if you’ve stopped showing up for yourself.
You can’t grow your business while ignoring your body or your heart.

That’s why Gut Leadership moves through three pillars —
your pathways to alignment, energy, and the life (and business) you actually want.

I Want to Play

The Pepper Events

12 events. 3 months. One spark at a time.

From April to June, Zürich becomes the home of the Pepper Movement —
a season of experiences where your gut and head finally work together.

Each event is a chance to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover your spark —
whether through movement, money, creativity, or calm.

You don’t have to join them all — just find the ones that speak to you.
Start where your gut says yes.

If the first season lights up Zürich (and we know it will),
we’ll bring Season Two back in September, October, and November —
bigger, bolder, and with even more Pepper.

👉 Want to stay tuned?
Subscribe to The Pepper Movement Newsletter
and be the first to hear about new events, early access tickets, and behind-the-scenes sparks.

FAQ

Q: I’ve never heard of Gut Leadership — what is it?

A: Gut Leadership is a new way of leading your life — from the inside out. It’s about reconnecting to your intuition, your body, and your emotions, so your decisions and actions come from clarity, not chaos.
Think of it as learning to trust your gut again — and using that as your guide in business, relationships, and wellbeing.

Q: Is this like a coaching program, a retreat, or a workshop?
A: Not quite — it’s a movement. Each event is an experience designed to wake up a different part of you — your creativity, confidence, calm, or connection.
You can come to one, a few, or all of them. There’s no hierarchy. Just sparks.

Q: What if I don’t have a “big goal” or business? Can I still join?
A: Absolutely. This isn’t just for entrepreneurs or leaders.
It’s for anyone who wants to feel more alive, curious, and connected — to themselves and others.

Q: I’m craving something new, but I don’t know where to start…
A: Start here. Pick one event that feels like a “yes” in your gut — even if your head isn’t sure yet.
That’s exactly how you start listening again.

Q: Are these events spiritual?
A: They’re grounded — not woo-woo. You’ll find mindfulness, movement, creativity, and honest conversation.
Nothing to believe in — just space to feel, breathe, and rediscover your spark.

Q: Do I need to come alone?
A: You can — and you’ll feel welcome from the first moment.
Many people come solo and leave with new connections that go way beyond small talk.

Q: Will there be more after June?
A: Yes! If this first season sparks enough energy (and we’re sure it will),
we’ll bring Season Two to Zürich in September–November — new events, new collaborations, same pepper energy.

WHY I STARTED THE MOVEMENT

Hi — I’m Jolien.
A Belgian who’s called Chicago, Düsseldorf, Belgium, and now Switzerland home.
A founder, mom of two (one born Oct 2023, one Nov 2025), and woman on a mission to build a life — and a business — that actually feels good.

Over the last years, I’ve built multiple companies, raised funds, written books, and coached ambitious women worldwide. But moving to Switzerland, in between startups, motherhood, and mountains of ambition — I realized something was missing.

Connection. Real connection.
With women who think big, laugh loud, move fast — and still want more meaning.
Women who want to get out of their heads and into their lives again.
Who don’t wait for the perfect moment — they create it.

That’s why I started The Pepper Movement.
A space for bold women who are done making excuses and ready to put some pepper in their ass 🌶 — to grow, laugh, try new things, and connect deeply again.

Check out the Pepper Events