Hello everyone,
In May 2016, I was sitting by myself in our first empty space in Hampton…
Thinking…
Well…
I really hope people want to work close to home in their local communities. I’m the founder of Happy Spaces. So, thank you all, genuinely, for all joining me and making this community what it is. I spend most of my time between the spaces, in nature, scattered across cafes and home on the south west coast of Victoria.
I grew up in great small communities all around Australia, finally settling in Victoria. Prior to launching Happy, I worked in a variety of large local and global organisations in strategy, brand, marketing and sponsorship activation. In December 2015 I launched Happy Brands, followed by Happy Spaces in June 2016, co-founded Ripple Better Business in 2020 and now More Than Happy Journeys in 2024.
Yes, I love to create.
My passion is bringing people together. I’m continuously inspired by the stories that emerge from our communities, and love to hear about them. I love cultivating connected communities, building meaningful brands and guiding journeys in true nature.
We’re a certified B-Corporation and ambassadors for Gross National Happiness, a holistic and sustainable approach to development, which balances material and non-material values with the conviction that humans want to search for happiness.
In April 2025 this year, I’ll be leading the True Nature Pilgrimage across the ancient Kumano Kodo trail, walked and wandered for over 1,000 years by artists, poets and inspired souls. This journey, will be the first of many that I feel compelled to offer, with the intention of serving others uncovering their true nature and embracing their true loves in life.
Here’s what I ‘do’, but mostly I love connecting people and creating opportunities for friendship, collaboration and creating energy around ideas I believe in, particularly, creating wellbeing in community.
I’m always up for a chat if you want to catchup.
See you on the journey,
Matty