The many Portuguese we speak
The battle of Brazilian speech therapists to work in Portugal and the beauty and strangeness that the same language carries when spoken in different parts of the world.
Isabel Clemente
Writer - Journalist - Columnist - MA in Creative Writing
About Me
I believe stories can change the world, or make your day.
What I Do
I write stories to inform, move and amuse. I'm a published author and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in the fast-paced environment of newsrooms, as a leader and part of teams, in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, London and Lisbon. Wrote and edited investigations and scoops on a broad range of subjects, having travelled in Latin America to cover politics and geopolitical issues. My expertise is finding inspirational stories and remarkable stances to tell them in a relatable way, something I perfected thanks to hundreds of reports, four books and a master's in Creative Writing in London. I was shortlisted for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2023. Expert in using stories to convey complex matters. TEDx speaker. After living in Portugal for four years - where I became an entrepreneur focused on projects to build a more fair and sustainable society - I moved to London to pursue my masters. I'm a mother, passionate about the piano, movies and books. Get in touch if you need help building a more compelling and engaging story. Now, I'm based in Rio again and write a weekly column in Valor Econômico.
How to prevent and mitigate polarisation?
[SUMMARY] A phenomenon that accompanies societies for centuries, polarization has already triggered countless persecutions and wars, fuelling totalitarian regimes worldwide. The good news is that it can be eliminated or at least controlled, says journalist, who lists successful international experiences in understanding divergences, seeking common ground and fostering dialogue to bridge divides.
Welington and his two mothers
When they arrived, the two-year-old boy mumbled 'Mummy? Daddy?' 'Is he ours? All done?' asked Iemke, a delighted new mother, forgetting all the work paper and the journey that took the Dutch couple to the Brazilian countryside to adopt their son. This is a story about love, generosity and the pursuit of one's roots.
The eighteenth SDG
Debunking fake news should be the eighteenth sustainable development goal, transversal to the others, to be considered and included in the fight for a more sustainable and fairer planet.
Fits of saudade
My youngest daughter started to talk about the long list of things she misses about Rio. She misses eating esfirra in Largo do Machado and the cheese bread. She misses drinking mate. She wants to climb again the trees in Aterro do Flamengo. I was moved, my heart sinking at every recollection, when she said she wanted to do shopping in that local untidy market I rarely went with her. 'Hey, you didn't like that,' I said. 'Yes I did,' she said. 'No, you didn't. You're making up some saudade now. Shall we stop the game then?' I suggested.
Watch My Video
In this TEDx, I talk about an unexpected lesson from motherhood. And it has to do with my child's most cherished dream: my writing life.
Communication and Purpose
Identifying and committing to a purpose makes clear what a difference a company can make to society.
It gives the perspective about goals to accomplish beyond profits. It reveals a direction, a North Star to move towards. But not only that, it inspires people.
ESG, racism, diversity, sustainability, gender balance, purpose were some of the keywords that led me throughout my journey as an entrepreneur in the corporate communication business.
A book trailer
As the co-writer of this book, I also wrote the screenplay on which the book trailer is based.
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