Susan Jacobs

Writer | Storyteller | World Traveler

United States

I'm a native New Yorker who was introduced to international travel at a young age, which has greatly informed my life. As a result, crossing cultures and borders remains one of my happy places.

Giving voice to things that matter, raising awareness, and expanding perspectives is the heart and soul of who I am and what I do.

I'm filled with an insatiable curiosity for life off-the-beaten-path and love to share stories of the unheard voices I find along the way.

As a freelance writer, I've written about everything from clinical trials for medical devices to extreme sailing, from tech innovations to the world pinball championships, from health and nutrition to Oscar and Grammy winners… and much more.

Below are samples of my client work along with published personal essays.

I'm available for marketing and communications clients and freelance article assignments.

"Susan is a creative and skilled writer at the top of her craft. She has keen insight into finding the heart of any story, has a fast turnaround time, and can write on any topic. She is also very adept at bringing all moving parts together to tell a cohesive, entertaining, and informative story. Not an easy thing to do. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing a strong writer and storyteller. Plus, she’s a pleasure to work with." — Steve Olenski, Former Forbes Writer

"You made quite an impression here. We really liked your writing. You have a fine, intriguing, and original writing style and clearly have the ability to take things in a new direction." — Op Ed Editor, The New York Times

Want to reach me? [email protected] | susanjacobswriter.com

Portfolio

Published Pieces

Thriveglobal
Earth Day 1970 Changed My Life... Now a Pandemic Has

April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Most of the world is at home trying to avoid the Coronavirus; Mother Nature is saying thank you. It's ironic that on the eve of Earth Day, a pandemic is giving the planet the reprieve it needs to replenish.

Pink Pangea: The Community of Women who Love to Travel
09/18/2017
Madeira: Losing Control on the Back of a Harley in Madeira

True confession: I possess a lingering fantasy that involves a motorcycle, the ultimate he-man driver, and me on the back, arms wrapped tightly around his waist. The scene includes speed and danger, which he skillfully navigates as we challenge the odds. Born and raised in New York City, however, motorcycles have never been part of my life.

HuffPost
11/24/2016
The Magic of Happenstance... Madeira, Portugal, Part 1

Happenstance landed me in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal during the Extreme Sailing Series, a Catamaran race that tours the world over the course of 10 months. No, I'm not a sailor, nor did I know anything about sailing other than the fantasy images in my head of cocktail sipping, Docksider wearing glamorous rich people relaxing on the Mediterranean Sea, intercut with horror images from films like The Perfect Storm and The Guardian.

HuffPost
01/24/2017
The Ultimate Surrender on a Catamaran, Madeira, Portugal - Part 2

Imagine my surprise being invited to experience the Extreme Sailing Series Catamaran Regatta in Madeira, Portugal, knowing absolutely nothing about sailing. But there I found myself, surrounded by the manliest of men from around the globe, the cream of the crop, world-class Olympic athletes... sailors.

HuffPost
10/18/2017
Regatta de Catamarans-Riding the Wind at the Extreme Sailing Series

When I found myself surrounded by some of the best sailors in the world, I pinched myself in disbelief. As a New Yorker, and a non-sailor, it was a rather strange place to land. But an invitation from a friend introduced me to the Extreme Sailing Series regatta, which I got to experience first-hand during racing events in Madeira, Portugal and Cardiff, Wales.

Identity Magazine
02/15/2016
How I Discovered my Identity in Haiti * Identity Magazine

Having walked away from a successful career in entertainment public relations and marketing, and needing a time-out to reassess her life, following a two month trip to Ghana, West Africa, Susan Jacobs found herself in Haiti. On February 7, 2016, the official 5-year presidential term of Michael Martelly came to an end, leaving the country with what will become yet again, another interim government.

HuffPost
11/29/2017
Why I Was Buried in 104 Degree Sand in Porto Santo, Portugal

There was no foreplay here; it was immediately down to business. "First, we take your blood pressure and you drink water," the therapist said in mix of broken English and Portuguese as she handed me a glass, wrapped me in the blood pressure sleeve, and started pumping until my arm was about to explode from the pressure.

HuffPost
08/04/2016
Why I Almost Paid $3,000 Because of a Hot Guy...

Perhaps this dates me, but I still use a landline. Caller ID thankfully protects me from most solicitation, but occasionally one will get through. Recently, I received a call from a normal-seeming area code that my gut told me was a solicitation, but I answered anyway. It was offering a free 90-minute European facial.

HuffPost
04/29/2016
Clock Towers of New York; You Are My True North...

Growing up in New York City, clock tower buildings have been my navigational tools, my true north for as long as I can remember. I was born and raised on 17th Street between Irving Place and Park Avenue South back in the day when it was not a good neighborhood.

Blog Writing

Mend
03/24/22
Nourish Your Heart. It Matters

February was American Heart Month and we distill information about how proper nutrients and lifestyle can help nurture the long-term health of your heart.

Tech + Medical Writing + Non-Profit

Website Copy

Syntactx Website Copy
Syntactx Clinical Research Services

For this Inc. 500-ranked company I did a complete verbal rebrand of their website. Since then, the company has been sold and is under a new name.

Loliware.com
Loliware Website

LOLIWARE is the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing single-use plastics.

A Plastic-Free Future | LOLIWARE

LOLIWARE is the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing single-use plastics.

Luminaire
Philanthropy | Designed to Give Back

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Luminaire
Community

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Wetheeconomy

20 short films by 20 award-winning directors to demystify the U.S. economy.

The Ashby Inn & Restaurant
Historic Northern Virginia Inn | Classic Elegance in the Countryside

Join us at our romantic Northern Virginia inn. Experience excellent accommodations, delicious daily breakfast, and friendly hospitality during your stay. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are truly a hidden gem in the Shenandoah Valley. Find out more about our B&B in Virginia wine country.

Therichardjohnstoninn
The Richard Johnston Inn

Ask us about our specials! The Richard Johnston Inn is a distinct upscale 18th century Inn, constructed in 1770 by architect John Taylow, one of the original signers of The Declaration of Independence. In the 1800's, the building was home to the Mayor of Fredericksburg, the Inn's namesake, Richard Johnston.

Therichardjohnstoninn
The 1890 Caroline House

The Shady Lady The 1890 Caroline House, fondly referred to by historians as "The Shady Lady," has as storied a past as the vibrant city in which it lives. This gorgeous Victorian was originally built by Robert Walker Adams, a Fredericksburg City Treasurer in 1891.

Innatevergreen
Inn at Evergreen

This 11-bedroom Inn, that was once a Civil War Era mansion, offers the perfect blend of modern amenities, historic charm and a first-class getaway. Conveniently located in Haymarket, VA, the Inn serves as the centerpiece to Evergreen Country Club.

People Biz, Inc.
Home - People Biz, Inc.

Leadership initiatives that provide total transformation of people, organizations and the world. We engage and collaborate with organizations of all sizes to transform them from the inside out, working with both teams and individuals to lay the foundation for total transformation and life-changing leadership initiatives.

Avni Palekar | Business Coach
Avni Palekar | Business Coach

Multiple 6-figure Business Coach. Brand-new Mama. Travel addict. Tea lover. and creator of money flow mastery. Over the past 5 years, I have helped over 300 global clients quit their corporate jobs, launch successful coaching & consulting businesses, hit their first $5K, $10K, $20K months in business, and build online empires that give them time freedom + money freedom.

The Great Do-Over
Home - The Great Do-Over

Whether you are launching a business, launching a product or program, or relaunching yourself in midlife, you have arrived at the perfect spot and just in time! For many over 40, challenges in relationships and career can leave you wondering, "Is this all there is?"

Bios, Press Releases, Pitch letters

Published Personal Essays

Identity Magazine
12/31/2015
A Closet Groupie Set Free - Identity Magazine

Are you a groupie? Susan Jacobs shares her story about being a closet groupie and how she was set free. Have you ever totally let your hair down, so to speak (says this short-haired woman), thrown caution to the wind not caring if you made an utter fool of yourself?

Identity Magazine
04/12/2016
Think Before You Say You're Starving... - Identity Magazine

I found myself scraping together change around the house just to buy a metro card. A dollar felt like a million bucks on some days. A quarter, like a gold. Credit cards were keeping me afloat, along with growing debt.

Identity Magazine
12/15/2015
Navigating the Traditional and Alternative Medical Worlds - Identity Magazine

Reality hit hard; I had to make life-saving or life-threatening decisions. This challenge was compounded by how I physically felt - as though there were 10,000 watts of electricity mixed with a steady IV drip of espresso and amphetamines running through my body coupled with a resting heartbeat of over 100 BPM and the ensuing brain fog that topped it all off.

Identity Magazine
11/04/2015
How Your Smile Can Bring Peace - Identity Magazine

Over the years, I always heard that it takes seven muscles to smile and forty-nine to frown. Not sure if it is true, but try it and see which feels better and more natural. For me, it is definitely a smile.

Identity Magazine
06/12/2016
Imagine Having the Universe as a Client - Identity Magazine

The world has gone quite mad, yet there is a growing positive, collective, and elevated consciousness that is spreading peace and love. Years ago, while going through a challenging relationship with my ex-boyfriend, my Kundalini yoga teacher, Krishna Kaur, said I was living in duality.

Identity Magazine
11/28/2015
Victim and Sexy Contradict... - Identity Magazine

Truth be told, I sometimes really love to complain, whine, get sympathy, and be the center of attention. Sometimes I just want to be told what to do, not have to make any decisions on my own, and completely surrender all sense of responsibility.

Identity Magazine
01/30/2016
How to Kick Resistance Outta Town - Identity Magazine

Resistance and Susan Jacobs were going steady for way too long. It was an unhealthy and unproductive relationship which only left her feeling like crap. As it's been said, we exert more energy putting off doing something than what is actually expended to get it done.