Hello! 👋🏾

I’m Mara. I work doing Operations at a startup in East London and I’m studying towards a PhD in African Religions!

I love to read, see friends and explore! Always happy to speak to passionate individuals about the steps needed to turn their passions into viable business, particularly those with a Social Enterprise / charitable giving lean.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with likeminded people and expand my horizons.

Interests

Cultures and anthropology, world religions, music and gigs, books and reading.

• music
• dance
• academia
• african religions
• northern culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite book is The Hobbit.

Currently discovering excellent classical composers such as Florence Price and Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the latter being increasingly recognised as the 'inspiration' for Mozart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking in forests at night with no artificial light.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak German, I know East London quite well, can talk about a variety of spiritual concepts including African Traditional Religions.

Business Operations and structures, HR and startup related advice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

German, knowledge, book recommendations (not just on my interests either)

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Australia, Austria, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, England, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom