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Connecting through stories

This collection of stories is for people interested in the shared human experience of life and our pursuit to achieve a sustainable and equitable world. It is also for those who possess a sense of wonder, a curiosity about the world, and that inner flame that calls you, compels you, to move forward and look deeper.

I am a storyteller

I believe that stories help us to connect. They help us to make sense of the complexity of the world and to gain perspective about how life is experienced. Stories are a powerful way of sharing ideas and building consciousness.

It is my hope that this collection of stories will do just that, they will give you a glimpse into the world both near and beyond, and remind you of our shared humanity. 

 

POWER

 

PEOPLE

 

PLACES

 

About Me

I was born and raised across South Africa and while I currently live in Cape Town, I spend most of my time travelling the globe.  

I have a keen interest in sustainability and started my professional work as a consultant for community development, working on projects throughout Africa focused on restoring rural livelihoods, addressing environmental challenges, and promoting sustainable development. This work eventually led me to Papua New Guinea where I spent more than five years working in some of the most remote parts of the world. Surrounded by the mysteries of ancient tribes and a vibrantly diverse environment, I realised the power of storytelling and began to use writing and photography to share these experiences.

I then began working as a photographer for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, tracking global negotiations on environment and development.

I had previously spent many years working with the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, leading an international civil society youth group through the Rio+20 process. I have an interest not only in how development can be achieved at a local level, but also in how global politics and negotiations influence this process. I use photography to capture the political moments that influence development, sharing the story of how power operates at a global level.

I have a PhD in Political Science, exploring how local power dynamics influence decisions for sustainability, particularly the interaction between government, big business and the peoples. I ran a voluntary association in Cape Town alongside this, exploring issues of air pollution and investigating the challenges and opportunities for harbour development. I am an ad-hoc lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, teaching post-graduate courses in project design and agricultural extension policy for rural resource management. I am also a workshop facilitator, and a freelance writer, editor, and photographer.

With a background in theatre, I am an avid performer and live storyteller, and can often be found on the stage of The Story Club in Cape Town or hosting storytelling evenings in Hout Bay. 

I was born and raised across South Africa and while I currently live in Cape Town, I spend most of my time travelling the globe.  

I have a keen interest in sustainability and started my professional work as a consultant for community development, working on projects throughout Africa focused on restoring rural livelihoods, addressing environmental challenges, and promoting sustainable development. This work eventually led me to Papua New Guinea where I spent more than five years working in some of the most remote parts of the world. Surrounded by the mysteries of ancient tribes and a vibrantly diverse environment, I realised the power of storytelling and began to use writing and photography to share these experiences.

I then began working as a photographer for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, tracking global negotiations on environment and development.

I had previously spent many years working with the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, leading an international civil society youth group through the Rio+20 process. I have an interest not only in how development can be achieved at a local level, but also in how global politics and negotiations influence this process. I use photography to capture the political moments that influence development, sharing the story of how power operates at a global level.

I have a PhD in Political Science, exploring how local power dynamics influence decisions for sustainability, particularly the interaction between government, big business and the peoples. I ran a voluntary association in Cape Town alongside this, exploring issues of air pollution and investigating the challenges and opportunities for harbour development. I am an ad-hoc lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, teaching post-graduate courses in project design and agricultural extension policy for rural resource management. I am also a workshop facilitator, and a freelance writer, editor, and photographer.

With a background in theatre, I am an avid performer and live storyteller, and can often be found on the stage of The Story Club in Cape Town or hosting storytelling evenings in Hout Bay. 

Feel free to get in touch. 

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