Alix
Strauss

Alix 's Special Set of Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Creative Direction
  • Marketing
  • Media Planning
  • Networking
  • Public Relations

Alix 's Rise

Alix Strauss is a seasoned trend, culture, and lifestyle journalist, an award-winning author, and a longtime contributor to The New York Times. Over the past 25 years, she has written more than 2,000 articles across a wide range of national and international publications, including Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Time Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, and the Financial Times. Her writing spans topics from beauty and travel to food trends and celebrity culture. A four-time published author, Alix’s books include The Joy of Funerals (currently in early development with A24 for a series adaptation), Based Upon Availability, and Death Becomes Them. She is also the editor of Have I Got a Guy for You, a dating anthology published by Simon & Schuster.

Professional Superpower

Alix possesses a rare blend of media savvy and creative insight, making her a powerhouse in storytelling, brand messaging, and strategic communications. Her ability to identify cultural trends and articulate them with wit and precision has made her a go-to expert for national outlets like ABC, CBS, CNN, and the Today Show. She has helped hundreds of individuals, companies, and brands discover their unique voices and tell their stories through inventive marketing, PR strategies, and standout event planning. Known for identifying "white space" opportunities, she crafts original narratives that resonate and captivate.

Personal Superpower

A sharp-witted social satirist and sought-after speaker, Alix brings humor and insight to stages across the country. She has delivered keynote addresses, moderated panels, and participated in over 200 conferences, symposiums, and summits. Her influence extends to cultural institutions like the National Jewish Book Festival, and she is a featured speaker for Israeli Bonds’ National Speakers Bureau. Her unique lens on modern society and deeply human approach to storytelling make her an engaging, memorable presence—both on and off the page.

What Drives Alix

Alix is fueled by a passion for authentic storytelling, cultural observation, and helping others express their truest narratives. Whether she’s writing a trend piece, crafting a novel, or coaching a brand through its identity, her focus is unwavering: to capture the human experience with depth, creativity, and purpose—and to inspire others to do the same.

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with Alix . During your video session, Alix will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

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  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Rate: $350

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