JQ Louise | Writer, Editor
Jan 31, 2026
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: Editor at Time Out Boston, Food Writer at the Boston Herald, 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.
In 2018, she authored "Boston Food Crawls" for Globe Pequot, transforming culinary expertise into something tangible and lasting.
A Platform Built on Editorial Rigor
The JQ List, launched in 2016, applies that editorial discipline to luxury travel, food, and fashion. The platform has since expanded to include Yahoo Creator status reaching millions, The JQ List Podcast featuring conversations with top hoteliers and tastemakers, and an Instagram following exceeding 111,000.
The podcast guest list signals the access she's built: Mario Carbone (the restaurateur behind Carbone and Major Food Group), Eddie Lucas (Bravo TV), Harry Navarro (celebrity makeup artist).
Her coverage extends into yachting through appearances on Yachting International Radio and exclusive reporting on private members' clubs and experiential luxury concepts targeting ultra-high-net-worth audiences.
"The rarest commodity in today's world is discretion." — A principle that guides both her journalism and her understanding of what genuine luxury requires
In 2020, Northeastern University named her a Mosaic Fellow, recognizing her impact on media and storytelling.
It's why readers and listeners describe JQ as: "Credible." "Connected." "The voice that actually knows what she's talking about."
Industry Recognition
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.
Learn more here: jqlouise.com | @jqlouise
