Jeanni Ritchie is a travel journalist and inspirational speaker based in Louisiana. Her writing blends faith, mental health positivity, and pop culture with a signature warmth and humor. A former educator turned full-time writer, she creates content that highlights travel, community, the arts, food, human interest, National Day celebrations, and faith—always with the goal of inspiring positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
With over 600 published newspaper and magazine articles in both local and national outlets, Jeanni is a seasoned storyteller. She is the voice behind three monthly columns—Around the State, Mental Health Matters, and Faith Unfaded (also the name of her long-running blog)—and pens the weekly restaurant column Saturday Spotlight for a popular community site. She is also a content creator, faith blogger, and published author.
Known as a perennial Peter Pan, Jeanni would rather stroll a zoo than sweat in a gym. When she’s not at her keyboard, she can usually be found at a pizza joint, on a playground, or discovering a new city.
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