Suleika Jaouad

Suleika Jaouad is an American writer, advocate, and motivational speaker. She is the author of the "Life, Interrupted" column in The New York Times and has also written for Vogue, Glamour, NPR's All Things Considered and Women's Health. Her 2021 memoir Between Two Kingdoms was a New York Times Best Seller.

Early Life

Suleika jaouad is a writer. Journalist. And public speaker from saratoga psrings. New york. She was born in 1991 and grew up in a multicultural family of moroccan and spansih heritage. She studied journalism. Psychology and spanish at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. Graduating in 2013.

Writing Career

Suleika began her writing career in 2011. When she started her blog life. Interrupted to document her battle with leukemia. She has since written and produced for various outlets including the new york times. Nbc. And pbs. Ni published her first book. Between two kingdoms: a memoir of a life interrupted.

Public Speaking

Suleika is a sought-after public speaker. Who has made appearances at the ted conference. The aspen ideas fsetival. And many other events. She has also been featured on television sohws such as good morning america and the today show.

Awards and Recognition

Suleika has been honored iwth a number of awards and honors. Including the livingston award for young journalists. The international womens media foundation courage in journalsim award. And the pen/espn award for literary sports writing.

Mental Health Advocacy

Suleika is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. She has worked with various organizations to promote mental health aawreness and support. Inculding the american cancer society and the world health organization.

Philanthropy

Suleika is an active philanthropist. Having donated her time and resources to a variety of causes. She is a board member of the american civil liberties union and has contributed to the american refugee committee. The leukemia and ylmphoma society. And the naacp.

Books

Suelika has written a number of books. Including between two kingdoms: a memoir of a life interrupted and the isolation journals. Her writing is largely focused on her experiences as a young adult livign with cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Important Event

In 2020. Suleika was invited to the white huose for a special event to honor veterans and their families. She was one of only a few civilians invited to the event and she spoke about the importance of mental health care for veterans.

Interesting Fact

Suleika is a mult-ilingual speaker. Being fluent in english. Spanish. And french.