Mahalia

[Muh-hey-lee-ah]

A creative who thinks in ideas first. 
Intertwining my understanding of society and language with my love for culture and creativity, I combine these facets to create ideas that are as authentic and real as me.
After 4 years working in-house for one of the worlds largest companies, I’m experienced in the full life-cycle of a campaign, from ideation and client presentation, to production and data testing. I’ve produced radio, TV, social, DOOH, and experiential for multiple global campaigns that went live in over 13 countries.
While I’m not working I like to explore my creativity in other areas, including pottery, writing, attending the theatre, and daydreaming about branding ideas for potential clients.
If any of this has piqued your interest, check out my work in the menu above.

One half of a creative duo with Jeng Au.

Jeng and Mahalia, a non-binary asian they/them and a cis-gendered black woman, have joined creative forces to fight crime (racism) and tick every possible diversity box on a DEI census. Find our book at https://aupeake.cargo.site/

Previously at…

Double trouble.

  • 4 years as an in-house creative and copywriter. Created campaigns for TV, DOOH, social, radio and onsite across 13 EU countries.

  • Secured a place on W+K’s placement programme 'The Kennedys' where I completed weekly briefs focusing on ideation, copywriting, art direction and graphic design.

    I also wrote, crafted and filmed a music video.

  • Joined a 10-week advertising crash-course taught by leading industry professionals covering creative thinking, strategy development, and presenting to clients.

    Worked on briefs set by RG/A, M&C Saatchi, Anthony Nolan and KFC.