Preserving legacies. Building community.
Inspired by the offline world.
Hamaka is a creative space carved outside of our full-time jobs to preserve our cultural heritage at the intersection of craftsmanship and nature.
We are proud of the people around us. Through storytelling, we celebrate local game-changers making a positive impact in their communities. We hope these stories will live for generations–collecting memories and preserving the knowledge that exists outside of our screens.
Reach out if you have a cool story to tell or want to help us keep this project alive!
Honouring those who work with their hands, source materials in the wild, and find fulfillment in their craft.
Mighty team
Alieska Robles
Storyteller • Media producer • Nature explorer
After living in three countries and gaining experience in several career paths, including computer science, film production, marketing, events planning, and yoga, Alie found her calling in helping brands, organizations, and individuals share their stories through digital media. Down the road, she recognized the volatility of virtual campaigns and incorporated print publications and in-person events into her portfolio.
Her work and lifestyle reflect a deep curiosity for people's journeys, meaningful conversations, regenerative living, and time well spent in nature. When not working, you can find Alie at the pottery studio or running and cycling around the province on her Kelp Forest bike.
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Photography Portfolio
Carl Matthes
Operations manager • Sales • Cyclist
As his primary career, Carl has worked in various creative departments within the audio industry, from music production to podcasts and sound design. He is committed to storytelling through sound, and his ability to tune in and listen carefully inspired him to embark on a side venture into print media to capture the meaningful stories along his path.
In his spare time, Carl enjoys riding up mountains and testing his endurance limits on long bike rides, which always end at the best specialty coffee shops in town.
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Audrey McClellan
Editor extraordinaire • Writing coach • Enthusiastic equestrian
Audrey loved playing with words as a kid and found her way to turn that joyful play into a lifelong career. After more than a decade working in-house for Harbour Publishing, New Star Books, and Self-Counsel Press, she moved to Victoria and started an independent practice to collaborate directly with authors.
In her spare time, Audrey enjoys touring Vancouver Island’s magical landscapes by horse. reading or catching up with friends at local cafes.
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Brain food in the form of short emails. Through our Lab Reports, we share short lists of things that inspire us, including makers’ stories, nature paths, book recommendations, articles, podcasts, and project announcements → Our Lab Reports are currently on pause.