Narrative strategy · with Jessica Ann

Speak to
the Field.

Turn what moves youinto a message that moves others.

300+ clients
across 25 countries

For founders and thoughtful experts with big ideas, strong opinions, and a message that deserves to sound like them.

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Jessica Ann
Jessica Ann · narrative strategist, author & podcast host
Get paid to be you.Sound like yourself.Make More Meaning.
When your message needs to catch up

Your work
has depth.
Your message
can carry it.

A clearer expression of what you’ve already built.

You can talk about your obsession for three hours. Then someone asks what you do, and suddenly… words?

The weird interests. The strong opinions. The thing you could talk about without checking your phone. There’s something in there worth building around.

Let’s start with the good stuff.

I help you identify what matters, articulate its value, and connect your message to a clear offer.

Then we choose how to share it: writing, speaking, conversations, or a podcast—with tools and a rhythm that fit you.

So people can understand what you do—and why it matters.

Find your starting point ↗
What you’ll develop

A clear story.
And a way to carry it forward.

01 / POSITIONING

Positioning with substance

Define who you serve, the problem you solve, and what sets your approach apart.

02 / NARRATIVE

A story that connects

Connect your experience and ideas into a story people remember.

03 / MESSAGING

Language you can use

Build core messages for introductions, offers, and everyday conversations.

04 / RELATIONSHIPS

People worth knowing

Identify the audiences, collaborators, and conversations that matter next.

05 / EXPRESSION

Formats that fit

Choose your formats: essays, newsletters, founder content, speaking, or a podcast.

06 / SUSTAINABILITY

A rhythm you can sustain

Set a realistic rhythm and use AI to reduce repetitive work.

Reverse-engineer the business

Start with the business
you want to build.

Your message needs to support the way you want to work.

We work backward from your goals, offers, audience, and capacity. Your positioning and communication follow.

The result might call for a podcast, an essay, a sharper introduction, or a more focused offer.

  1. Business goalsWhat do you want this business to make possible?
  2. Offers + deliveryWhat will you sell, to whom, and how will it work?
  3. Relationships + trustWho needs to know and understand your work?
  4. Positioning + storyWhat do they need to recognize about your value?
  5. ExpressionWhere will that story live?
The approach

Listen deeply.
Find the language. Give it form.

01 / Signal

What matters?

Surface the experiences, questions, and convictions behind your work.

02 / Language

How do you say it?

Shape clear positioning, a compelling narrative, and language you stand behind.

03 / Structure

How does it live?

Choose your formats and a manageable plan to share your ideas.


Human ideas.
Thoughtful use of AI.

AI can organize ideas, find excerpts, and draft from your original thinking. Your perspective and judgment lead.

We identify where AI fits your workflow. Technical implementation and ongoing production are scoped separately.

One way this work comes to life

For some founders,
the right format is a podcast.

We can shape your show’s point of view, format, first episodes, guest strategy, and launch plan. Three client shows:

Wisdom of the Body podcast artwork with Heather Grzych

Wisdom of the Body

Heather Grzych

Sacred Listening podcast artwork

Sacred Listening

Elaine Oyang

Going Conscious podcast artwork

Going Conscious

Nikki Trott

“Jessica helped me find confidence in my voice—and helped me believe that what I have to offer is unique. She encouraged me to trust that whatever I have to say, my message will find its way to the right people.”
Elaine Oyang · Host, Sacred Listening
A conversation that becomes a direction

You have more
to say.
Let’s find
the words.

Language you recognize yourself in.
Direction you can use.

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Bring the tabs open in your brain.

The half-formed idea. The voice note you haven’t sent. The connection you keep seeing that nobody else seems to notice. I listen for the thread running through it all.

We turn those threads into positioning, a story, and decisions you can act on.

A new direction. A connection between your offers. A podcast built around conversations worth having.

start with the $997 substack branding kickstart, or choose done for you support starting at $5,000 to put your direction into practice.

A client’s perspective
“Jessica has a rare ability to understand the heart of a project and turn it into a compelling story that moves people.”

“She understood how to communicate not just what CPAK is, but why it matters.”

Walter CruttendenWalter Cruttenden Founder, Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge (CPAK)
Storytelling that supports business growth
“Jessica's strategic storytelling helped us raise $12M, engage 9,000+ investors, and earn placement in 250+ publications — turning a young company into a recognized voice in energy.”
John DavisJohn Davis CEO of StorEn Technologies
Brand building with heart
“Jessica is savvy about building a brand that brings in new leads and connects with heart”
Gil AlloucheGil Allouche CEO & Co-Founder, Metadata
Find your signal
“Jessica is one fierce champion of brand voice. She helps you find the signal that cuts through the noise to get the most important results: better and more customers.”
Geoff LivingstonGeoff Livingston Founder, Generative Buzz
ways to work together

choose your starting point.

get a clear direction for your substack, or get help bringing it to life.

strategy for you to implement

substack branding kickstart

clarify your positioning, message, and the direction of your publication.

for you if you want a clear plan for what to fix and are ready to do the implementation yourself.

$997

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one application, two levels of support. tell me what you need and which investment fits.

your next move

a clearer message.
a practical next step.

01 / apply

tell me what you’re building.

share your publication, where you’re stuck, and whether you want the $997 kickstart or done for you support starting at $5,000.

02 / review

i read it personally.

i’ll review your application and reply by email within a few days with next steps.

03 / begin

choose your support.

review the scope and investment before deciding to move forward. then we can get started.

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substack branding · your next step

Tell me what you’re building.

apply for the $997 substack branding kickstart or done for you support starting at $5,000. tell me what you’re building, where you’re stuck, and what you want your substack to become.

before you apply

the substack branding kickstart is $997. this is for you if you want a clear plan for what to fix and are ready to do the implementation yourself.

done for you programs start at $5,000. this is for you if you want hands-on support putting the strategy into practice. the final investment depends on the scope of your project.

i read every application personally and will reply within a few days.

meet your narrative architect + creative strategist

I’m Jessica Ann.
I listen for what matters.

From SiriusXM and NBC Newschannel to launching the Oprah & Friends podcast at SiriusXM, my work has centered on listening closely and finding the story. Today, I bring that instinct to founders and their businesses.

I’ve worked with more than 300 companies all over the world, from early-stage startups to Google, Adobe, and SAP. I’m the author of Humanize Your Brand and host of The Art of Humanity.

I’ve spent years seeing how much personality people edit out to look professional. The weird interests. The strong opinions. I could see it in my clients. It took longer to see it in myself. Now I help you put that personality back into your work, with a clear story and a business behind it.

Jessica Ann, narrative architect and creative strategist, seated in a black-and-white portrait

“What do people need to understand about your work—and why does it matter?”

That’s where we begin.

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A few practical questions

Before you begin.

Is this only for people starting a podcast?

No. We start with your business and goals. Your focus may be positioning, messaging, writing, or communication strategy. Podcasting is optional.

Will you produce the podcast for me?

We can develop positioning, format, episodes, and guest strategy. Recording, editing, platform setup, and ongoing production are outside the strategy scope.

which option is right for me?

the $997 substack branding kickstart gives you a clear direction to implement yourself. done for you support starts at $5,000 for hands-on implementation. use the application to share what you need; i’ll follow up with the next steps.

What will we work toward?

Clear positioning, a usable narrative, and a practical communication plan. Deliverables are agreed in your proposal; audience and business results are not guaranteed.

Make room for your voice

Your next meaningful
conversation starts here.

Bring your big idea, your tangled message, your “is there something here?” Let’s find out what you can do with it.

apply to work together ↗

substack branding kickstart · $997 | done for you · from $5,000