Claire Allison

Freelance Communications Strategist & Storyteller

South Africa

Nearly 20 years of writing across some of the world's more complex industries — from investment migration and satellite technology to health tech — has taught me how to make difficult ideas accessible.

These days, I bring that same rigour to work I'm passionate about: health, wellbeing, sustainability, and conscious living. I help purpose-led brands find their voice and tell stories worth reading.

Based in Cape Town. Open to freelance projects, retainers, and commissions.

Work with me: [email protected]

Portfolio
SPAR Savour Magazine
05/01/2026
The Art of The Winter Retreat

While summer fades, winter invites a slower, softer rhythm. Crisp walks, cosy fires and warm drinks set the tone for a season to savour. It’s the perfect time to escape – whether to misty mountains or a rustic farm – and unwind, reconnect, and reset.

Aspire Lifestyle Magazine
12/08/2023
Constantia Wine Walk Uncorks New Chapter in Cape Town's Wine Tourism - Aspire Lifestyle Magazine

Recognised globally as a premier wine destination, Cape Town boasts a rich tapestry of vineyards where the iconic Constantia Wine Valley proudly holds the title of the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a fitting location for the new Constantia Wine Walk, which provides guests the opportunity to savour the region's finest wines while exploring the historic and breath-taking surroundings.

Faithful To Nature
10/27/2020
The Problem with Fast Fashion

According to the UN Conference on Trade and Development, the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world and is responsible for more carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. Let that sink in. Fast fashion has become one...

Iol
09/01/2020
Now is the time to spring clean your finances

Springtime offers you a fresh opportunity to review your finances and let Old Mutual Rewards help you reach your goals. For most South Africans the beginning of 2020 was an opportunity to set new financial resolutions. Absolutely nobody could have predicted what the year actually had in store.

Faithful To Nature
08/11/2020
What Does Body Positivity Look Like Today?

It's been quite the year. With a global pandemic seeing more than 3.5 billion people in voluntary or mandatory confinement, it's fair to say that 2020 has made us all a little more introspective. Lockdown hasn't been all bad, though.

MoneyMarketing
10/30/2019
Five things your adviser should be doing

The wealth industry is traditionally slow-moving. The pitfalls of knee-jerk investment decisions have moved wealth brands to believe that slow-moving, yet watchful modes of operating are more effective in the long run. However, the Fintech movement is challenging long-established beliefs, and instead of placing traditional custodians....

BizCommunity
09/18/2019
Business models for the digital age

Gearing up for digital transformation is daunting for any business owner. Taking a business model that has proven to be successful and moving it into the online space involves challenging the status quo, questioning assumptions, and taking an honest look at what works and what doesn't if a business wants to maintain its competitive edge.

Cape Argus
05/22/2019
Capitalise on talent boom

Standing out in a competitive job market is easier said than done. Gone are the days where people spend 40 years in one career before retiring at 65 with a comfortable pension and a gold pen.