I translate ideas and identity into words.

I work with you to articulate your concepts, your vision, your history, your mission, your artistry, your discoveries, and your worldview.

From writing to editing to speech coaching, for presentations, pitches, and artistic statements,

I partner with organizations and individuals to

  • create vision and mission language, to make a philosophy coherent and compelling.

  • explain a project to the public, funders, and/or collaborators, to catalyze support.

  • deliver a speech, pitch, or a presentation, to captivate audiences online and in person.

  • encapsulate an organization’s strengths and history, to distill complexity into clarity.

  • write articles, books, podcasts, or posts for publication, to synthesize engaging content.

  • translate artistic visions into clear language, to uplift creativity.

  • prepare for an interview or publicity, to convey insight.

  • craft statements of purpose for fellowships, awards, and applications, to codify perspective.

Collaborators include

nonprofits whose specialties range from social justice to the arts to the environment; philanthropies; corporations; tech firms

institutions

creators

choreographers, musicians, filmmakers, authors, chefs, chocolatiers, photographers, podcast producers

activists, organizers, executive directors, entrepreneurs, art therapists, immigration advocates, chefs, doctors, lawyers, scholars, professors, journalists, psychotherapists, wellness professionals, healers, linguists

specialists

I believe in a world where concepts are insightful, words are essential, and ideas are imparted in the most lyrical of ways.

I have spent all of my life immersed in language and all of my career honing ideas for audiences worldwide. I revel in a turn of phrase and adore crafting words for and with others. My areas of focus include visioning, coaching executives, banishing jargon and shaping comprehensive prose, ushering people from nervousness to certainty at a podium or online, simplifying expansive concepts, translating ideas from all disciplines, and refining content for all arenas. This includes articles, books, manifestos, proposals, reports, podcasts, and film treatments.


Testimonials

  • “She nails it every time.”

    Myra LalDin, entrepreneur, chief visionary officer

  • “Be prepared for candor. Susan tells you exactly what your speech or text is missing and how to fix it. She will be your best critic, your best collaborator, and your best director.”

    John Simmons, cinematographer

  • “Her work is magical.”

    Dianne McIntyre, choreographer

  • “She's a word master who transforms your ideas and breathes life into your story.”

    Jenny Yang, pastry chef

  • “Susie’s a genius.”

    Achamma Philip, Susan’s grandmother

  • “Sua empatia e solidariedade me encheram da necessária confiança para estar diante de um publico tão importante para mim e foi essencial para o sucesso de minha exposição.” [“Susan’s empathy and solidarity filled me with the necessary confidence to be in a public space so important to me. It was essential to the success of my presentation.”]

    Beatriz Bracher, author

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