Told by Berliners

Späti Stories shares inspiring tales from Berlin's humans. Spätis, selling everything from beer to toilet paper, are a unique phenomenon that symbolizes the city's diversity.

Berlin is more than just parties and solitude. It's a city filled with untold stories of joy, innovation, and community. We share these positive stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Berlin and who, in turn, transform the lives of others.

Who we are

We are Isabelle and Lua, two expats from Brazil and Spain, respectively, who have been living in Berlin for several years now. As professional marketers, we’re always seeking new ways to spark our creativity. As we searched for more sources of inspiration, we realized that the true gems of this city are its people.

Isabelle Bedê is a digital marketer and content strategist with a background in journalism. With over 7 years of experience working in social media, she thrives on the challenge of creating content that truly connects with people. Isabelle loves telling and consuming stories in every art form and has been a creative based in Berlin since 2018.

Luana Corujeira is a multimedia professional and digital marketer. With several years of experience in social media, Lua thrives on bringing stories to life through various media. She has a strong passion for photography, visual communication, and video production, and she is constantly exploring new ways to connect with audiences and create impactful content. Lua has been based in Berlin since 2021.

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Have a story to tell?

Did you or anyone you know find purpose and has a really nice story to share? Drop us an e-mail at spaetistories@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!