Ruth Ann is an investor in many things, including: “equities, ideas, causes, people, politics, culture, myself, & maybe magic.” Susan describes Ruth Ann as one of the most generous people she knows — “a supporter of thousands” — with the most compassionate heart and brilliant mind. Magic, indeed.  

What else you should know about Ruth Ann:

• A storyteller and philanthropist, she’s been called the “punk fairy godmother of feminism.” Oh wow, we love that a lot.

• She got her roots in Nashville journalism and served as a daily talk-radio host early in her career.

• She’s been married to the extraordinary Bill for 35 years.

How she met Susan:

The Li.St

How she defines #SusanStyle:

“In SusanStyleSpeak, a force of nature practicing the art of connection with people who are over the moon to bask in the sunshine of her attention.” NAILED IT.

On her Puglia Wishlist:

“Everyone to be healthy and safe and glad they came.”

Ruth Ann Recommends:

A lot!

“No lie, I have hundreds of subs to Substacks Patreons Newsletters indy journalists magazines podcasts I keep adding and seldom subtracting but I’m always caught up on Puck The Ankler NYMag Sunday Long Read (I’m the publisher) The Week Slate NYTimes New Yorker help I could keep typing for an hour” 😃