In a fast-paced world full of noise, our mission is to create a space where stories pause time. We connect people, places, brands, and communities, through storytelling what is really behind the name creating a true sense of belonging.
Every story we share is a testament to the human spirit. We also collaborate with brands to highlight their true impact, shattering stereotypes and showcasing their positive contributions to society.
I was technically born 3 years ago, first I was an idea that really needed a push to get out in the world. It is easy for someone to get an idea but to actually start it takes courage. Also, an immigrant girl, who never thought she would never copyright started me, is ironic but life has its ways.
After 1 year of contemplation, in August 2022, my existence was born by Sara. People always wonder why I was started, the answer is simple: inspire, motivate, create a sense of belonging, and community for everyone in Australia. I could be named Humans of Melbourne because Sara is based there but the idea of me was bigger, the plan was to cover every individual’s story across Australia.
In this digital age you come across everyone’s social profile but who they are, what they do is never spoken about and I wanted to be that platform where people can feel safe to share their story and also the reader can have a sense of belonging, support, or maybe create a connection.
And for brands it’s about the products or services but through our stories we create a narrative, highlighting the impact it is creating on its clients showcasing a testimony of their work in real time, something that people can resonate with.
But the journey wasn’t easy, people did not know about me and all I wanted to do was reach everyone with the stories I shared. The journey started slow, as I was an after hour passion project. Things really started hitting when Sara started working full-time on me. I am so glad she chose me over getting a job and living off her savings.
It is hard for her but I know with each story that we share, we are giving someone a platform to be heard and seen beyond who they actually are and create a community of stories with the power of words and videos.
After 2 years, a major questioning phase, Australia has given me a chance to showcase the real stories of the people of Australia and learn from them, it is shocking to know how similar peoples issues are but experiences are so different, there are so many stereotypes, mindsets that are being broken and opened about the same time and I am glad I am the medium for it.
We love sharing these stories together. Now it is not just Sara but a team of 11 people working on me. I am so glad I have been able to see this day. If you truly put your heart into something, Australia truly is a land of opportunities.
At Humans of Australia, we believe everyone has a story worth telling. Tell us yours!
