Susanna Newsonen is a writer and philosopher based in a tiny village in rural France.

She’s lived in eight countries, abandoned the corporate world for the freedom of self-employment, and swapped the hectic city life for the calm and quiet of country living. Whilst riding this rollercoaster life of twists and turns, she’s learned first-hand how transformational having the right perspective is. Because of this, her mission is to spread hope and love, one reader at a time. She has authored five books to date: Notes on Letting Go, Notes on Self-Love, Horse Girl, Happiness Is Here, and Screw Finding Your Passion.

Before becoming a full-time writer, she was a sought-after life coach, positive psychology practitioner, and keynote speaker when wearing her now-retired Happyologist hat. Her client list ranged across industries, including Brainwash Festival, American Express, BMW, Kellogg’s, Lululemon Athletica, and The School of Life to name a few.

She has also been a TEDx speaker, an online columnist, and a regular commentator in the media from the BBC to The Huffington Post and more. Her quotes and writing have been featured in a wide range of publications, including Psychologies magazine, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, The Guardian, Thrive magazine, and Horse & Hound.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her horse and dog. She believes we can learn a lot from our four-legged furry friends.