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Emily Crookston

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Owner and Decider of All Things at The Pocket PhD
📍 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Emily Crookston is a best-selling business book ghostwriter and owner of The Pocket PhD, where she helps entrepreneurs and experts develop their big ideas. A former philosophy professor with a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, people often describe her as generous, brilliant, and fantastic.

Outside of her writing and editing work, Emily is passionate about practicing yoga. She is also a frequent speaker and podcast guest, sharing her expertise on writing and thought leadership. She enjoys working from coffee shops and has a fondness for desserts with real whipped cream.

Unique fact: Emily once built a "Wedding Oracle, " a creative side project showcasing her renegade spirit beyond her ghostwriting business.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Owner and Decider of All Things
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Business Book Writing
As the owner of The Pocket PhD and author of "Unwritten, " her primary focus is ghostwriting and editing business books that sell for thought leaders.
Thought Leadership
She helps clients cultivate their "thought leadership ecosystem, " turning them into what she calls "Big Idea Experts" by shaping and sharing their most provocative ideas.
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Career

Work history

5-2016
Owner and Decider of All Things
The Pocket PhD
10-2022 - 4-2024
Consulting Member
The Upside
10-2016 - 5-2018
Junior Copywriter
Jansen Communications
7-2015 - 12-2016
Copywriter
Spring Insight, LLC
7-2012 - 8-2016
Visiting Assistant Professor
Coastal Carolina University
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Media appearances

Community Highlights: Meet Emily Crookston of The Pocket PhD. Featured in Voyager Raleigh
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Exploring Life & Business with Emily Crookston of The Pocket PhD. Featured in Voyager Raleigh
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Education
2003 - 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Washington University in St. Louis
2001 - 2003
Master's degree
Boston College
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