hi!
A little about me
My name is Matthew Äikäs-Adams and I live in Porvoo. Originally from Scotland, I moved here in 2019 with my wife and children – and we love this little town.
I am a creative marketing and communications professional who has worked across various industries for more than 14 years. However, my work does not always allow me to work on the projects I love most – which is why I usually end up doing my own thing.
In the past I have developed a children's book about dementia and also helped my father go viral on TikTok and Instagram – projects that had a purpose but were also fun to work on. Now I want to bring the sames skills to Porvoo and help build a community-driven mural walk that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Some of my projects
The Ally Bally Bee Project
What began as a passion project led to me founding and running a small start-up focused on supporting families living with dementia. I raised funds to run the social enterprise; recruited and led a team of five; generated international press coverage; and designed a product that impacted families around the world.
Going viral on social media
In the summer of 2023, I used my marketing skills to help my 78-year-old father find an audience for his artwork – racking up millions of views and 200,000+ followers along the way. In only 30 days, I made him "TikTok famous" 😂
GathR Round
One of my latest creative projects is called GathR Round – a personal podcast service, designed to capture family stories before it's too late. I sit down (virtually) with you or your loved ones, we talk, and record the conversation. The end product is an audio keepsake you can treasure forever.