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I’m Mary Beth Sammons, a journalist and author who has spent her career illuminating the human side of wellness. I craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories for health systems, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands, helping audiences connect with care, resilience, and daily gratitude. I’m the author of 15 books exploring gratitude, resilience, and wellness, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude and The Grateful Life. My professional work spans Next Avenue, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and Crain's Chicago Business, where I blend narrative medicine with digital storytelling to create meaningful experiences. I specialize in sensory storytelling, imagery, and emotion to elevate products into rituals of calm and connection, and I love collaborating with teams to translate brand identity into blog posts, short-form videos, and social content that inspires curiosity and peace.…I’m Mary Beth Sammons, a journalist and author who has spent her career illuminating the human side of wellness. I craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories for health systems, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands, helping audiences connect with care, resilience, and daily gratitude. I’m the author of 15 books exploring gratitude, resilience, and wellness, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude and The Grateful Life. My professional work spans Next Avenue, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and Crain's Chicago Business, where I blend narrative medicine with digital storytelling to create meaningful experiences. I specialize in sensory storytelling, imagery, and emotion to elevate products into rituals of calm and connection, and I love collaborating with teams to translate brand identity into blog posts, short-form videos, and social content that inspires curiosity and peace.

Mary Beth Sammons

Writer, Content Creator, Content Producer, +2

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I’m Mary Beth Sammons, a journalist and author who has spent her career illuminating the human side of wellness. I craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories for health systems, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands, helping audiences connect with care, resilience, and daily gratitude. I’m the author of 15 books exploring gratitude, resilience, and wellness, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude and The Grateful Life. My professional work spans Next Avenue, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and Crain's Chicago Business, where I blend narrative medicine with digital storytelling to create meaningful experiences. I specialize in sensory storytelling, imagery, and emotion to elevate products into rituals of calm and connection, and I love collaborating with teams to translate brand identity into blog posts, short-form videos, and social content that inspires curiosity and peace.…I’m Mary Beth Sammons, a journalist and author who has spent her career illuminating the human side of wellness. I craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories for health systems, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands, helping audiences connect with care, resilience, and daily gratitude. I’m the author of 15 books exploring gratitude, resilience, and wellness, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude and The Grateful Life. My professional work spans Next Avenue, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and Crain's Chicago Business, where I blend narrative medicine with digital storytelling to create meaningful experiences. I specialize in sensory storytelling, imagery, and emotion to elevate products into rituals of calm and connection, and I love collaborating with teams to translate brand identity into blog posts, short-form videos, and social content that inspires curiosity and peace.

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I’m Mary Beth Sammons, a journalist and author who has spent her career illuminating the human side of wellness. I craft authentic, emotionally resonant stories for health systems, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands, helping audiences connect with care, resilience, and daily gratitude. I’m the author of 15 books exploring gratitude, resilience, and wellness, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude and The Grateful Life.

My professional work spans Next Avenue, The Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and Crain’s Chicago Business, where I blend narrative medicine with digital storytelling to create meaningful experiences. I specialize in sensory storytelling, imagery, and emotion to elevate products into rituals of calm and connection, and I love collaborating with teams to translate brand identity into blog posts, short-form videos, and social content that inspires curiosity and peace.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Author, Journalist, Narrative Medicine Practitioner at Mary Beth Sammons Consulting

January 1, 2009 - Present

Lead the development and execution of digital content strategies for nonprofit and healthcare organizations, including Advocate Health, Amita Health, Chamberlain University, Five Keys Schools and Programs.

Communications Director/Consultant at Cristo Rey Network

January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025

Led communications for Cristo Rey schools in Chicago and Waukegan, including PR, media relations, social media, and web content. Partnered with students to highlight compelling stories, elevating visibility and mission.

Daily News Writer at AOL News

January 1, 2011 - October 23, 2025

Covered breaking news in parenting, health, and lifestyle, translating complex topics for a consumer audience.

Vice President, Editorial Content and Marketing at CarePages.com

January 1, 2008 - October 23, 2025

Spearheaded editorial and marketing strategy for an online patient and caregiver community; authored content and partnerships to engage users.

Vice President, Editorial Services at Ketchum Communications

January 1, 2004 - October 23, 2025

Managed editorial services and copywriting for global clients, launching new divisions and guiding messaging strategy.

Bureau Chief at Crain's Chicago Business

January 1, 1995 - October 23, 2025

Launched and managed suburban bureau, overseeing business news coverage and supervising writers.