Media Contacts

Russ Eanes

About

Russ Eanes is a writer, walker and cyclist from Harrisonburg, Va., a freelance publishing consultant and a travel coach and “slow travel” tour guide. He says that his goal in living is to inspire others to more meaningful, peaceful and less consumptive lives. He is also an avid traveler, with a love of culture, cuisine and history, especially of Europe and Latin America.

He had several decades experience in the publishing business, and until early 2018 was the Executive Director of MennoMedia and Publisher at Herald Press, an agency of the Mennonite Church in the U.S. and Canada.

He currently lives in Harrisonburg, VA, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, with Jane, his wife of 44 years, three of his adult children and five of his grandchildren.

For media contacts or interviews, please see his Press Kit

Russ also teaches classes online at GetSetUp. See some of his classes here on YouTube

Recent Print and Podcasts

New York Times
“How a Solo Gig can give you a stronger retirement” May 122, 2023

Repurposing Your Career Podcast
“How to Adapt and Be Resilient in Pivoting to an Encore Career” May 30, 2023

Local NPR WMRA Interview, Feb 2020

Camino Cafe Podcast, Youtube Sept. 2021

AARP Online
5 Retirees Find Fulfillment in a Second Act Career May 12, 2021

Get in touch

Russ is available for interviews, presentations and author appearances, as well consultation on publishing projects. Reach out through his contact page.