Who I Am
Hey,
I’m Rachael Sonola, a strategic communications specialist, storyteller, and creative soul with a deep love for community, culture, and connection. With years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I’ve helped organizations shape meaningful narratives that amplify their work and engage the people who matter most.
My foundation is in communications, but my work is grounded in intention, empathy, and impact, whether I’m building a strategy for a campaign or curating stories that highlight people doing good in the world.
What I’m Passionate About
When I’m not crafting content or bringing clarity to complex ideas, you’ll likely find me exploring a new city, journaling by a beach, or discovering the next hidden gem in a local food market. I’ve travelled to over 20 countries, each one deepening my love for storytelling and cultural exploration.
My travels have taught me that we all crave the same things - joy, belonging, beauty, and purpose. I carry those lessons into everything I create.
What I’m Building
I’m the founder of RIRO, a wellness brand rooted in care, softness, and intentional living. What started as a personal journey toward better self-care has now grown into a product line designed to help others feel good in their skin, naturally.
RIRO is more than skincare or self-care, it’s a reminder to slow down, honour your body, and choose softness in a world that often demands the opposite.
What You’ll Find Here
This space is where my worlds come together;
💬 Storytelling
🌍 Travel diaries + lifestyle content
🌱 RIRO
📝 And personal reflections that remind us all to live softer, deeper, and more fully
