Our story
MACAW is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and was founded in 2020 to bring the benefits of comedy, play, laughter, and wellbeing together in workshops that are approachable, fun and engaging. We believe laughter is a powerful tool for personal growth and that everyone deserves to unlock their creativity, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive, enjoyable environment.
MACAW is an acronym for Mostly About Comedy And Wellbeing, but there's more packed into that vibrant "C." It also stands for Confidence, Connection, Creativity, Challenge and Change - the core qualities we help you unlock through playful, purposeful workshops.
The MACAW Metaphors.
MACAW was built around three simple, memorable metaphors inspired by the macaw itself. Each one represents a different part of personal growth and wellbeing.
Find Your Voice
Macaws communicate loudly and clearly, reminding us of the importance of finding our voice. We ALL have important things to say!!
Spread Your Wings
To spread our wings is to dare to do things differently - to experiment, take small risks, and try new ways of thinking and behaving, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Know Your True Colours
Their vibrant colours reflect individuality and difference - helping us know our own authentic selves and to better understand others.
Our Founder
Chris Mousicos is a Counsellor, Wellbeing Practitioner, Life Coach and Laughter Therapist and has worked in schools, the corporate world, and therapeutic talking circles, bringing over twenty years of experience inspiring adults, students and teams, to explore confidence, creativity and authentic expression.
Believing deeply in the power of play and laughter, Chris blends this philosophy with storytelling, stand-up comedy experience (since 2006), and psychology to create sessions that are engaging, transformative and fun. Participants leave lighter, more confident, and ready to experiment with new ways of being - in work, life, and play.
