A Publisher of Ideas That Matter
Brilliantio is home to intelligent, curious writing about creativity, culture, storytelling, and personal growth. With over 2,600 articles and readers across the world, we explore the ideas and discoveries that shape how we think, create, and live.
Meet the Founders
Paul Jenkins
Paul has been directing documentary films, writing, and narrating since 1999. He now shares these skills with over 73,000 learners online. A lifelong advocate for creative education, Paul brings decades of hands-on experience in media production to everything published on Brilliantio.
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Valerie Forgeard
Valerie (aka Valerie Won Lee) is the author of Social Impact Global: Turning Obstacles Into Bridges and the founder of World Citizen Artists, an initiative promoting humanitarian awareness through art and music.
A seasoned traveller, Valerie loves immersing herself in different cultures and sharing her experiences here on Brilliantio.
What We Write About
Our articles span four core areas, each grounded in real professional experience rather than surface-level advice:
- Creative Writing & Storytelling — craft techniques, narrative structure, publishing, and the art of writing well
- Documentary & Filmmaking — production methods, visual storytelling, and lessons from decades behind the camera
- History & Culture — the people, movements, and moments that shaped the world we live in
- Self-Improvement — leadership, productivity, creativity, and building a meaningful life
Our Approach
We believe that Ideas That Matter are concepts and discoveries that positively impact individual creativity, awareness, and productivity. Our role at Brilliantio is to pique your curiosity and provide insights that enrich lives.
Every article is researched carefully and published in-house. What ties it all together is intelligent analysis, a lively approach, and the conviction that lifelong learning makes a meaningful difference.