Warm, grounded voice for memoir and meaningful non-fiction storytelling.

Lisa Sugarman is a 4x author, speaker, and audiobook narrator known for her warm, grounded, and conversational storytelling style. She recently narrated the audiobook edition of her new memoir, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss (Familius, 2026), recorded at WGBH Studios in Boston—bringing professional studio experience and long-form narration stamina to her work.

With years of experience as a writer, podcaster, and public storyteller, Lisa brings emotional clarity, consistency, and authenticity to every recording. Her narration is shaped by lived experience and a deep understanding of how stories land with listeners over time, making her particularly effective in memoir and narrative non-fiction.

Beyond narration, Lisa is the Founder of The HelpHUB™, a national mental health resource platform, a 3x survivor of suicide loss, a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, a Board Member of Samaritans Southcoast, a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the cohost of The Survivors podcast. These roles inform her ability to handle sensitive material with care, steadiness, and respect—without overdramatization.

Lisa’s voice is best described as calm, trustworthy, and human. She excels at connecting with listeners through clear pacing, thoughtful emphasis, and a delivery that feels natural and accessible. She is available for select audiobook narration projects across memoir and non-fiction.

"Lisa and I worked on the audiobook recording of her book Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss. She narrated the audiobook herself and I was very impressed by her the ease at which she voiced the words on the page. In front of the microphone, Lisa is a quick worker who takes direction very well. Anyone looking for a dynamic voice talent that is easy to work with should consider Lisa for their project."
— Jon Day, Engineer, WBGH

Work Terms

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

I'm available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. I typically respond to messages within one business day, and often much sooner.

Preferred Communication Style

I prefer to communicate via email or text to ensure project details, timelines, and revisions are documented clearly. I'm also happy to schedule a phone or video call for project kickoffs or milestone discussions when needed.

Payment Terms

For larger projects, I request a 50% deposit before work begins, with the remaining balance due within 7 days of final delivery. Smaller projects are payable upon completion. For longer engagements, I welcome milestone-based payments to ensure a smooth workflow and clear expectations for both of us.