Hi, my name is Matisse (yup, just like the artist).
WHO AM I?
A journalist by education.
A campaigner by occupation.
A storyteller by practice and personality.
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A mother. A wife. A daughter. A sister.
A terrible cook. A climate activist.
A kid who grew up in a backpackers resort. A kid who never really grew up at all.
A (very) ex-model. A reader. A writer. An entrepreneur.
WHAT LINKEDIN HAS TO SAY ABOUT IT ALL
“I am a communications specialist, who builds strong brands and creates social change through the power of strategic narrative. I work with businesses and organisations to support them become thoughtful leaders in their field.
I have been involved in the design and execution of global brands and campaigns for over a decade, across the intergovernmental, environmental, start-up and pop-culture arenas.
For four years I led Greenpeace’s work in the Pacific, working with some of the greatest leaders, organisers and activists of our time. I went on to co-launch a store for purpose-led retail brands, become a coach for small business development programs in the Pacific, and manage the communications team of a diplomatic agency.
In 2020, I founded Little Mountains, a resource hub, dedicated to those using storytelling to contribute to a better world. In 2023, I launched Good Form Media, a social impact communications agency, creating powerful stories in empowering ways. We support organisations to elevate their voice on the global stage, while also upskilling communications talent from underrepresented communities.
All in all, I help people to know their own voice and to use it bravely.”
SO WHAT IS THIS ODD LITTLE BLOG?
Thank you for asking. I know, I sound so buttoned up above don’t I? Like I am casually strolling around UN offices with a thesaurus under my arm (I am not). But then here I am writing stories about bikinis, nipples, grief and lumpy lipstick! I know, it’s very confusing I understand. Yet another wild multifaceted human ride.
So I have written about what this blog is, here. Please read it, and my blog. And don’t give up on me.
FOR WORK RELATED CARRY ON, YOU CAN FIND ME HERE
A Piece by Matisse 
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