Matters Journal

Matters Journal is a biannual print and weekly digital magazine. It tells interconnected stories from the worlds of art, design, technology, health, food and the environment all through the lens of impact.

I was the launch editor of both the print magazine and digital site and worked with the publisher, Local Peoples, to turn what was an intriguing concept into a nationally-stocked magazine.

It was an absolute joy to work on this project, I edited the first two issues before handing it over to the team to continue the MJ journey, however, I still regularly write for both print and digital versions of the mag.




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“I think that everybody can do something. Even if you’re not making any money you can do something. People ask me when they should become a member of 1% for the Planet [an international organization whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes], and I tell them to join right at the beginning of their business as it doesn’t cost anything. 

I liken it to how you would advise a young person on saving money – put five or ten percent of your wage into the bank right away. It will start to grow without you thinking about it and if you suddenly need $40,000 for a down payment, you’ll have the money available. 

From a business perspective, if you start to do things from the beginning it’s a company expectation for your stakeholders and everyone immediately knows what you are about.”

- Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy, Patagonia


Amber Ladd