Berlin-based writer, author, brand consultant & speaker Cloudy Zakrocki has announced the launch of her new Substack titled Opinions + Optimism.

Formerly Editor-in-Chief at Interview Magazine Germany, Cloudy was also previously Vice President for International Content & Brand Strategy at Refinery29, where she launched the German platform in 2016, co-led the French launch in 2019, and oversaw the brand through its merger with VICE Media Group.

She has also co-founded creative agencies MIKADO Culture and ONLY GOOD PEOPLE, and contributed to LesMads.

In her new Substack, Cloudy will share commentary, observations and opinions on modern life, culture and the Zeitgeist.