Susan Taylor was an investor and limited partner in Flag Luxury Properties, LLC. She was, additionally, editorial director of Essence magazine and senior vice-president and chief content officer of Essence Communications Partners (ECP). For more than 20 years she has been the driving force behind one of the most celebrated Black-owned-business success stories of the past three decades. She also functioned as executive producer of the annually televised “Essence Awards” and served in a similar capacity for the annual Essence Music Festival. As a member of the board of directors of ECP, she is involved in the diversified company’s many ventures. The author of three books, she is a much-sought-after speaker.
