My story.
Before I tell your story, let me share mine.
Here’s my official bio:
Jen Richards is a copywriter, communications specialist and author. She specialises in making complex subject matter easy to understand. She brings a storyteller's perspective and a copywriter’s craft to corporate and scientific material. This means she wrangles words to make them accessible and compelling without losing the nuance.
Jen has a special interest in agriculture and sustainable gastronomy. She holds a Masters of Sustainability, a Bachelors degree in Russian literature as well as postgraduate training as a voice and dialect coach from Australia’s leading drama school.
She’s been described as 'relentlessly optimistic' and 'truly collaborative'. She gets excited by multi-disciplinary teams, agile methodologies, futures thinking, and history.
Purposeful. Flexible. Adaptable.
My unique blend of skills has allowed me to carve out a niche as a versatile communicator.
I began my career in the creative arts. I trained as a voice coach at the highest level. My work helped professionals—from actors and journalists to healthcare workers—find their voices. Literally! My ability to empower others through communication became my signature strength.
My growing interest in food systems led me to pursue a Masters in Sustainability. This allowed me to merge my love for storytelling with my passion for creating a better world. In 2016, I launched my own copywriting and content marketing business. I became the go-to writer for organisations making a difference in the food system.
I thrive in roles where communication is key to driving change. In government roles, I craft messaging that resonates. I develop content and strategies to making information accessible and actionable.
I have consistently worked at the intersection of communication and purpose. I don’t just write. I wrangle words into narratives that drive change. A highlight of my career was co-authoring Easy Healthy Tasty. This disability-inclusive cookbook grew into a successful YouTube channel with over 39,000 subscribers! As well as making a real difference in the world, this project showcases my ability to reach targeted audiences in new and innovative ways.
But my creative side never died. I am also an author of sweet, WWII romances that include compelling characters and deep historical detail.
So that’s my story. I’d love to know yours!