Marika Häkkilä
Event host, Podcast host, Cultural Manager
Specialized in:
Hosting events and podcasts.
Why do you create:
For me, creating is a way of living.
What random things are inspiring for you at the moment:
Italo disco, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, Maisa Majakka’s art, hiking and smoke machines
Bio
Marika is an event host who has led hundreds of events and panel discussions ranging from corporate gatherings to festivals. She is known for her ability to truly engage any audience — whether it’s a crowd of thousands at a festival or participants in a specialist seminar — and for her skill in creating exactly the right atmosphere for each occasion.
She holds a degree in Cultural Management and is also known as the co-host of the Artpod: Keskusteluja taiteesta ja rahastapodcast, as well as a cultural-sector advocate. Her background gives her a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of the creative industries, making her a strong fit especially for events that deal with art, culture and creativity.