Matthew is an essayist and memoirist living in Los Angeles. As a Swedish immigrant learning English in elementary school, Matthew found a home in words. He sees language as a form of alchemy—an opportunity to open the world to deeper empathy, inquiry, and humanity. He publishes personal essays on Medium and Substack, has worked as a freelance copywriter for over 10 years, and is transitioning out of Gumbo Media, the brand agency he founded, which served the storytelling needs of 200+ brands across industries since 2018. As a writer/editor, brand strategist and community builder, Matthew is now focused on building up Inkling, the imaginative literary space he has always wanted and needed. He is excited by the opportunity to fill increasingly urgent gaps in community, accountability and craft, easing the path for a new generation of storytellers.