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Tasha Slagtand is a creative CEO, producer, and mental wellness advocate who has guided over than 200 artists through the emotional and psychological dimensions of the creative process. Her work sits at the intersection of artistry, personal growth, and systemic change — helping creators navigate the inner challenges that accompany innovation and visibility.
As a leading collaborator within Blaxtar Innovation Group and a longtime collaborator of the Creative Impact Research Institute (CIRI), Tasha designs human-centered programs that integrate creativity, mental health, and strategic development. Drawing from her experience in music, performance, and community leadership, she creates spaces where artistic potential and emotional resilience reinforce one another.
With an intuitive yet structured approach, Tasha empowers artists, teams, and institutions to turn self-awareness into strategy — proving that mental wellness is not a luxury, but a foundation for sustainable creative success.
• Founder of House of Knowledge, a creative and mental wellness centered artist development agency that helps artists and innovators align emotional balance with professional growth — combining psychology, creative strategy, and personal leadership to achieve sustainable impact.
• Organizer of international artist retreats, curating immersive programs in South Africa, Suriname, and New York that integrate creative exploration, community building, and mental resilience for multidisciplinary artists.
• Co-facilitator of the Innovation Bootcamps, international retreats that blend mental clarity, personal mission, and business acceleration — hosted in destinations such as Spain, Tanzania, and the United States, designed to nurture both creative performance and psychological well-being.
• Mental wellness advocate and coach, with over 200 artists personally guided through the psychological challenges of creative entrepreneurship — focusing on restoring confidence, redefining identity, and creating structure in high-pressure creative industries.
• Cultural strategist and producer, active in cross-sector collaborations connecting the arts, education, and social innovation — working with foundations, municipalities, and cultural institutions to design human-centric programs that combine creativity with care.
• Partner at CIRI (Creative Impact Research Institute), contributing to the development of accessible models for creators and researchers from underrepresented backgrounds, and integrating mental wellness principles into creative business education.
• Advisor to several creative funds in the Netherlands, providing strategic insight on artist development, innovation, and mental wellness in the cultural sector — bridging policy, funding, and creator needs.
• Public speaker and trainer, known for translating complex psychological and cultural dynamics into practical tools for personal and organizational transformation.
• Recognized voice in creative wellness and cultural leadership, advocating for systems that treat mental health as core infrastructure for innovation, equity, and long-term creative success.