I am a San Francisco/LA-based designer and brand strategist. I am passionate about cycling, running, dancing, and living life to the fullest. An illustrator as well, I've been obsessed with Islamic girih patterns for several years. Every time I have travelled I have been humbled, inspired, and touched by magnificent people and places! I've only attended couchsurfing meetups so far but am excited to become a contributing member of the community.

website: rstefanussen.com
Please check out my insta: https://www.instagram.com/stefanussen/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the world, and to better understand life, culture, purpose, and meaning. To be inspired, to be humbled, and to find perspective.

Interests

Cycling, running, hiking, dancing, partying, scuba diving, illustration, Islamic Art, piano. Drinking wine. Telling stories, dicking around, wasting time.

• arts
• culture
• design
• illustrations
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• running
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• drawing
• stamps
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• muslim
• animation

Music, Movies, and Books

DAVID. BOWIE. Hip hop, gypsy jazz (django reinhardt type of stuff), Congolese Jazz from the 1950s, way too EDM (can't wait for EDC), folk, bluegrass, old-school honky tonk (Patsy Cline) acoustic.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I grew up on food stamps and powdered milk in Kentucky. I now have the privilege to travel the world and do what I love- develop solutions for the world's most pressing healthcare problems- for work. I can't really take credit, but it certainly feels amazing to me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Above all, I am a master storyteller. If you have a branding or marketing dilemna, or if you have a great idea that you need to pitch, then I'm your girl. I also draw very well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States