Emmeline Backhuys
Founder of The Happy Mappa Company
Emmeline Backhuys (born 1970) works as a general practitioner in Rotterdam and the surrounding area. She studied theology and medicine in Leiden, followed by her GP training in Cambridge (UK). She is also a trained coach. In 2017, she founded Backie Troost, an online coaching company offering training courses. In recent years, she has also focused on writing books, under the pseudonym Willemien Bloemink. Her debut novel, "The Scent of White Freesias," was published in 2021.
In 2024, she wrote her second book, "With Love," and founded The Happy Mappa Company. As a single parent, she faced all sorts of questions, especially in the early years when her children were still very young. With The Happy Mappa Company, she aims to support (single) parents in the important task of raising children.
Above all, Emmeline is the proud mother of three beautiful children.
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thehappymappacompany@gmail.com
Lieke Lamb
Companion Map
Lieke Lamb is a Mappa Companion, drawing on her own life experience. When her sister was left alone with three young children, Lieke stood by her like a rock. She knows better than anyone how valuable the role of a Mappa Companion is—but also how complex it can be.
As a Companion, you want to help, but you may encounter resistance. Mappas are often so preoccupied with survival that there's little room to allow help. Lieke understands the importance of staying close, without judging. She demonstrates that simply being there, without forcing anything, is invaluable.
With her knowledge and personal experience, Lieke inspires others to be a strong support for Mappa's, even when that is not always easy.
A Mappa Companion stands by you, even when you don't see it yet.