IN LIFE, WORK & ART
Hejmo is a haven for kind, curious people who want to make, write, and create with enjoyment and ease. What you’ll find here is simple: tools and practices that help you settle, return to what matters to you the most, and build a steady rhythm in your creative life and work. The aim isn’t perfection or speed. It’s a clearer way forward, a calmer pace, and kindred spirits who walk alongside you.
Cultural Anthropologist & Professor, USA
“After participating in your programs, my way of thinking about the challenges and obstacles in my life has shifted. I’ve developed a new mental approach and attitude to deal with them. Each of her offers is an opportunity to put ourselves first for a change.”
Executive Leadership Coach & Author, UK
“This is the most sacred and safest space to write I've discovered online. And this class is a great way of gathering content for a book. It was delightful. What a wonderful experience and a fantastic collection of writers and writing! I'm going to miss this group."
Author, Artist & Creativity Coach, USA
“I would have never been able to do on my own all the deep digging that Cigdém guided me through. My business is now booming in all directions. Great new clients, speaking gigs, teaching, art. I'm so happy!"
Three principles shape everything we create here
Presence is the place we begin because it brings you back to yourself. It quiets the noise and helps you see what’s actually here—what you want, what you don’t, and what’s calling for your attention. When you show up with presence, you show up with intention. Your work becomes more honest, and you feel more grounded in what you’re creating.
Clarity makes everything simpler. It lets you decide what matters and set aside what doesn’t. When the shape and essence of a project is clear, you can move through it with more ease. You waste less energy. You feel less pulled. Clarity makes room for good work to happen.
The right pace is rarely the fastest one. It’s the pace that lets you stay connected to yourself while you create. When you stop forcing speed, you notice what wants more time and what can be softened. Your work deepens. Your days feel less crowded. And you stay in the process instead of burning out of it.
Download The Wayfinding Companion: Twenty-One Quiet Reminders for Beginning Again. It's a guided journal for clearing the noise, reconnecting with yourself, and finding your next true step. And It's our gift to you.
Guides, classes, and programs that help you bring clarity and ease into your creative life and the work you do. These resources are here to help you shape a path that feels grounded, meaningful, and true to who you are.
Story circles and narrative programs where you can look closely at your lived experience, find the language for it, and share it at your own pace. A place for lifewriting and story-powered work, held with care and community.
Support for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to expand their work and strengthen their voice—through gentle guidance and story-powered business consulting. A way to move forward with calm confidence.
"Attention is the beginning of devotion.”
— MARY OLIVER
Photographer, Author & Social Entrepreneur, IRELAND
“I’m thrilled by the chance to experience this whole different way of thinking about writing. Deeply personal, evocative and inspiring. This program was beautiful in its structure and detail. Thank you Cigdém for the richness of your unique creativity and care.”
Writer & Business Consultant, USA
“Writing. Stamina. I love this experience. Our writing is becoming a string of stories that paint a much larger picture. The words are flowing and they just won’t stop. Maybe I will write that book some day.”
Ceramic and Fiber Artist & Designer, USA
“Cigdém offers a unique blend of powerful business discussions cloaked in a clear-eyed and kind global view. She is fully present, amazingly available, egalitarian, truthful, funny. And she has a depth of knowledge and resources that are astounding.”
About once a week, we send short, encouraging notes to help you slow down, look inward, and keep your creative life moving with more ease. The notes include a mix of reflections, writing prompts, conversations that inspire you, and simple tools you can use in your own time. You’ll also be able to find out about the newest Hejmo tools and gatherings. In addition, you'll receive The Wayfinding Companion: Twenty-One Quiet Reminders for Beginning Again right away. It's a guided journal for finding your next true step. A small gift for our readers.
"We shape our lives by what we choose to create, not by what we choose to eliminate.”
— ROBERT FRITZ