Being half Italian and raised in Auckland has instilled in me a great faith in humanity. I love the spontaneity of the diverse world we live in, where belonging is everywhere. I have a strong belief that story is in everything, and we can make a difference with our creativity. I often say it's the David Attenborough approach, share the magic of humanity in hope it will inspire us to preserve nature and all life.
My Nonna (Grandmother) came from Calabria, Italy to Melbourne after the War WW2 for a better life. She lived, loved and worked in a foreign land with her husband and ten children to build a future. From this I learned the value of simplicity and it is my aim to always find the simple solutions in work and life.
No matter how the channels change, emotive storytelling will always be at the core of my purpose.
With over 20 years as an artist and working in advertising, marketing, story/film/video production and journalism, I'm a creative entrepreneur with a passion for making a difference, uniting participation, beyond conventional modes of connection.
A mum, with a love for family, creative connections, and not afraid to dream big.
Background: In 2002 I branched out and embraced new media, by taking my established documentary and advertising photographic to new innovative platforms, with a focus on authentic voice using multimedia.
In 2007 I founded Big VOICE Ltd, it was a dream to create one of New Zealand's first Interdisciplinary media studios, where we developed, produced, distributed feature films, commercials, exhibitions, brand expereinces, advertising concepts, digital content, creative direction, business development, communications, and event-based entertainment.
Now I make project based work that celebrate human connection.
Speak Story - Participatory story agency.
With the ability to listen, to captivate the human spirit of business and communication, enabling voice for business, community, group, and individuals, in 2015, the idea of Speak Story was born. As a Serena Giovanna Stevenson Creative venture, Speak Story's goal is to make storytelling accessible to business and community. www.speakstory.co
A mum, with a love for family, creative connections, and not afraid to dream big.
Background: In 2002 I branched out and embraced new media, by taking my established documentary and advertising photographic to new innovative platforms, with a focus on authentic voice using multimedia.
In 2007 I founded Big VOICE Ltd, it was a dream to create one of New Zealand's first Interdisciplinary media studios, where we developed, produced, distributed feature films, commercials, exhibitions, brand expereinces, advertising concepts, digital content, creative direction, business development, communications, and event-based entertainment.
Now I make project based work that celebrate human connection.
Speak Story - Participatory story agency.
With the ability to listen, to captivate the human spirit of business and communication, enabling voice for business, community, group, and individuals, in 2015, the idea of Speak Story was born. As a Serena Giovanna Stevenson Creative venture, Speak Story's goal is to make storytelling accessible to business and community. www.speakstory.co