Susan Dabbar

Editor-In-Chief, Founder Susan has spent decades pivoting from one extraordinary career to the next, proving that reinvention isn’t just possible; it’s necessary. From designing nuclear submarines as a naval architect to shaping brand strategy as a Disney executive and Nestlé brand manager, from competing as a professional poker player to founding an international educational consulting business, her career has been anything but conventional. The throughline becomes clear: Susan thrives where curiosity meets challenge. Now, as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PROVOKED by susan, she’s once again reinventing herself, channeling that same energy into a media platform that unapologetically questions, disrupts, and redefines the conversation for women. This isn’t just about aging—it’s about autonomy, ambition, and agency. When she’s not stirring the pot asking big questions, she’s being kept in check by her two millennial children, who refuse to let her act her age, and her cheeky Frenchie, Pippin, who clearly runs the show. Much of her tech support comes from her husband of over 40 years, a fellow nerd who thinks date night includes a deep dive into Google analytics. A lifelong traveler with more moves than she can count, Susan is pretty sure she holds an unofficial world record in relocating. You can follow Susan on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Brain Rot: Word of the Year or Scrolling Yourself Stupid?

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Why Are Boomer Moms So Damn Anxious?

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What Do Wordle and Winnie the Pooh Have in Common?

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Decluttering: Was Marie Kondo Just Messing With Us?

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What’s the Deal with Men and the Roman Empire?

What’s the Deal with Men and the Roman Empire?

Who doesn't feel inspired when thinking about the splendors of Rome? In September, I returned from my second trip to Rome in recent months, and you know what? It never disappoints. Rome surprises, astonishes, and leaves me wanting more. As I buckled in for my flight...

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Are You a Nap Taker or a Nap Shamer?

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