Amanda Miller Littlejohn

Amanda Miller Littlejohn is a highly respected freelance journalist, executive coach, and personal brand strategist specializing in the mental health challenges and opportunities faced by high-achieving, midlife professionals. As a 2024-2025 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow, she has recently focused her reporting on themes of burnout, rest, purpose, and ambition, with a particular emphasis on the cultural and societal pressures impacting Black women and professionals in midlife. Her writing style is deeply introspective, blending personal narrative with rigorous research and actionable insights. Amanda's career trajectory includes bylines in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Forbes, and she is recognized for her ability to articulate complex emotional and psychological topics in accessible, compelling prose. She is also the author of 'The Rest Revolution' (Wiley), and her work as a brand strategist and executive coach informs her journalistic approach, making her uniquely adept at translating personal and organizational stories for broader audiences. Amanda is known for her holistic, equity-minded perspective and her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. Her professional reputation is built on empathy, clarity, and a dedication to helping others find alignment and authenticity in work and life.