About the Author

With Gary Vee at Vidsummit

James Sugel is a Writer, Digital Analyst, and Futurist. His unique combination of Twelve-Step experience, writing acumen, and technology expertise led him to create the Twelve Steps for Smartphone Addiction. James worked in Information Technology at a variety of small and large companies as a software developer and consultant, resulting in many years of professional coding and consulting experience. He also struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol and is now clean and sober in a Twelve-Step program for over 15 years.

James holds a Bachelor of Science, cum laude in Computer Science and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago.

At Social Media Marketing World with Michael Stelzner, Conference Founder and Keynote Speaker

With Brian Solis, Award-winning Author, Futurist, and Keynote Speaker.

With Robert Rose and Joe Pulizzi at Content Marketing World

After relocating to Southern California from his native Chicago, he became involved in the recovery industry here, discovering a natural niche in helping treatment centers with SEO, content creation, and other technology projects.

His other interests include hiking, canyoneering, urban exploration, and screenwriting.

James now lives and works in Orange County, California.

Doing some off-trail exploring in the San Gabriel Mountains

Canyoneering in the San Gabriel Mountains

Canyoneering in Zion National Park in Utah

With a Giant Rabbit on Easter Sunday.

With Former Los Angeles Major Antonio Villaraigosa at The Midnight Mission on Skid Row in Los Angeles

James at the Gym

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