Strategic Storyteller
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20+ Years Experience
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200M+ Impressions
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$20M+Earned Media
Once upon a time, I was an award-winning newspaper reporter. Today, I bring that same instinct for storytelling to my work as an award-winning communications strategist. My career spans global PR firms, national nonprofits, and boutique consulting, but the throughline is clear: I create award-winning communications strategies that move culture, grow communities, and drive measurable impact.
About jewel bush
jewel bush is an award-winning journalist and communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience. As Head Strategist at jewel marie + associates, she's driven campaigns for organizations including GirlTrek, Planned Parenthood, American Cancer Society, and top pharmaceutical companies, delivering 200M+ impressions and $20M+ in earned media value.
bush has brokered partnerships with Netflix, Amazon, GoPro, and Athleta, and produced events with Angela Davis, Bernice A. King, and Diane Nash. Her journalism appears in The Washington Post and has earned distinctions from the Louisiana Press Association and The New York Times Regional Media Group. The New Orleans native currently serves as board chair of One Happy Mama.
jewel bush blends the rigor of legacy PR with the agility of modern media. By merging narrative architecture, executive visibility, digital storytelling, and cultural intelligence, she creates communications ecosystems that adapt in real time and deliver results. From health innovation and social impact campaigns to large-scale movement building, jewel has consistently helped organizations translate vision into visibility and influence.
Select Services:
Strategic storytelling that moves millions.
Strategic Communications & Influence Architecture
Shaping influence ecosystems that drive markets and mindsets.
We don’t just design campaigns. We engineer influence. Our approach integrates narrative architecture, media intelligence, and coalition alignment to position organizations as agenda-setters in their industries. The result: communications systems that are agile, multi-platform, and built to shift both conversations and culture.
Integrated Content Strategy & Digital Storytelling
Building content engines that convert attention into impact.
We don’t just produce content. We craft digital ecosystems that move people. By blending immersive storytelling, multimedia production, and platform-native campaigns, we deliver experiences designed for reach, resonance, and retention. The result: award-winning content strategies that travel across channels and command audience engagement.
Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership
Positioning leaders as influential voices in an attention economy.
We don’t just elevate profiles. We architect reputations of influence. Our method curates high-value speaking platforms, signature content strategies, and national media opportunities to transform executives into trusted cultural authorities. The result: leaders who break through noise and set the agenda in their fields.
Multicultural Communications & Cultural Strategy
Translating cultural intelligence into market advantage.
We don’t just reach diverse audiences. We resonate authentically. Our approach leverages cultural insights, segmentation analytics, and community-rooted storytelling to ensure campaigns build trust and drive measurable outcomes. The result: communications that connect across identities and set the standard for relevance in a multicultural marketplace.
Movement Marketing & Community Scaling
Transforming audiences into mission-driven movements.
We don’t just drive awareness. We catalyze collective action. Our approach combines integrated digital campaigns, grassroots mobilization, and large-scale activations to scale communities with purpose. The result: ecosystems of participation that are resilient, measurable, and built for long-term growth.
Impact by the Numbers
Strategic storytelling that moves millions.
200M+ Social Media Impressions Across Campaigns
$20M+ Earned Media
$1M+ In-kind Donations Secured Through Partnerships
127% Membership Growth