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JQ Louise

Writer, Editor

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JQ Louise | Writer, Editor - Journal By Yatco

Everyone with a smartphone claims insider access. JQ Louise spent years earning the right to actually have it.

Her credibility was forged in

Boston's demanding media landscape

, contributor to publications that didn't accept second-rate work. National bylines followed —

Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Teen Vogue, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, YACHTS International

for Globe Pequot, transforming culinary expertise into something tangible and lasting.

A Platform Built on Editorial Rigor

, launched in 2016, applies that editorial discipline to luxury travel, food, and fashion. The platform has since expanded to include

featuring conversations with top hoteliers and tastemakers, and an

Instagram following exceeding 111,000

The podcast guest list signals the access she's built:

(the restaurateur behind Carbone and Major Food Group),

Her coverage extends into yachting through appearances on

and exclusive reporting on private members' clubs and experiential luxury concepts targeting ultra-high-net-worth audiences.

— A principle that guides both her journalism and her understanding of what genuine luxury requires

named her a Mosaic Fellow, recognizing her impact on media and storytelling.

It's why readers and listeners describe JQ as:

Author, "Boston Food Crawls" — Globe Pequot Press (2018)

Mosaic Fellow — Northeastern University (2020)

Yahoo Creator — Millions in Reach

Bylines: Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Teen Vogue, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, YACHTS International

The Real Story: Access Earned, Not Claimed

JQ doesn't talk about influencer metrics or brand partnerships. She talks about the years spent building credibility — the editor roles, the hard bylines, the work that came before anyone cared about follower counts. That foundation is why the access is real. Everything else follows.

Andrew Cardwell | Cybersecurity for the Modern Superyacht

Operational insight. Earned credibility. Security built for the real world.

Georges Bourgoignie | Senior Sales Broker at Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale

With decades of experience listing and selling yachts, Georges has built his reputation around a client first approach. The result has been lasting client loyalty, reflecting a philosophy he has held since 1989 and one recognised by Fraser Yachts.

Michael T. Moore | Maritime Lawyer

Michael T. Moore advises yacht owners, operators, and institutions on maritime law, complex litigation, and regulatory matters across the global superyacht industry.

Quentin Bourgeois | Yacht Broker at Fraser Yachts Monaco

Understanding what makes a yacht work operationally is the foundation for knowing what makes it valuable commercially

Claire Hagen | This is Odyssey & Armada Club

London-based creative strategist and founder working across superyachts and luxury, known for culture-led storytelling, CGI campaigns, and careful AI experimentation.

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