Press-meeting with Matilda Eager-Cooper (Catch 22 exercise)

Matilda Egere-Cooper is a London-based journalist, photographer and educator at Catch 22 Academy.

Born and bred in the US, she admits that, “the American side of me is very outspoken and bold and I'm not afraid to ask certain questions”, while “The English side of me means that I don't mind being a little bit truthful when I need to”.

Trained as a journalist, Matilda was named Write of the Year in 2007, but she does not limit her professional practice to writing, willingly exploring other form of creative expression. Specializing in music journalism, Matilda often supports her sharp written reports with bright photographic visuals.

Another line in her resume states “blogger” and Matilda has been publishing her work online for more than five years. She says this is an essential practice for aspiring journalists, as “it keeps the juices flowing”. Earlier this year Matilda has updated to a new blog called The Cultural Expose, in which she is looking at the London art scene. She also runs a web publishing company responsible for producing city travel guides, as well as a social club creating opportunities for people to socialize in London.

Busy as she is, Matila is full of creative plans for upcoming year, as she admits that this “keeps me on my toes, keeps me fresh, keep me in the loop with things”.