Jessica Franzini

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After playing on the professional tennis tour, I transitioned into the corporate world, starting as the Director of Public Relations for tennis and volleyball events at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. This role provided invaluable experience in managing high-profile public relations campaigns.

Seeking a broader communications role, I moved back to San Diego, where I had earned a Master's degree, and took on the position of Director of Communications for a REALTOR® association.

My life took an exciting turn when an opportunity to move to Singapore came my way. Embracing the adventure, I quickly relocated and landed a job with the international management consultancy, The Hay Group. Starting as a local writer, I climbed the ranks to become the Director of Public Relations for all of Southeast Asia. In this role, I significantly enhanced Hay’s visibility across the region through television, newspapers, and magazines.

Upon my return to the United States, I focused on my writing career as the Head Writer for a national property development firm in San Diego. Aspiring to balance family life with a flexible work schedule, I ventured out on my own to become a one-woman writing company and I have never looked back.

Serving as a lead communications strategist for some companies, I craft internal and external communication pieces to promote their missions and enhance brand presence. My work includes writing speeches, e-zines, newsletters, articles, blogs, brochures, website content, grant proposals, and press releases.

I had a fun venture when I was tapped to host a local internet/television show called, “Women Leaders: Secrets to Success.” I conducted over 70 interviews with women around the world. We discussed what they felt made them successful and what they believed were the important lessons to learn as a woman working their way up the ladder in various industries.

Over the past decade, I have become a publishing field expert, guiding clients through the complexities of publishing their own projects. I have also served as the editor for numerous published titles. Behind the Veil: One Man's Journey from Opioid Addiction to Spirituality and Beyond (2025) is my first book as a named co-author.

My son Sam, now a young man, is a culture writer and novelist, living in Washington, D.C. Embracing my empty nest, I moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida with my husband Lou, a clinical psychologist and also a published author. Together, we are enjoying the salty life with our rescue pup, Charlie.