Meet the founder and her dog Vincent Wolfe

Vincent & J.S. WOLFE

             J. S. Wolfe is a bestselling author, filmmaker, and internationally recognized acting and writing coach. Known for her expertise in character analysis, shadow work, and personal integration, she guides both artists and seekers toward deeper self-expression and transformation.

           Her books—including The Unfolding: A Journey of Involution (a bestseller at El Shorouk Bookstore) and her 2021 memoir The Pathology of Innocence—explore human behavior, shamanic medicine, and consciousness. Upcoming titles include Dear Psychopath..., Hymns of the Soul, and Witness Wanted. Her articles have appeared in The Village Voice, The New Yorker, and DAM.

          Her debut film Masks of Sanity—which examines what happens when people with Cluster B personality disorders meet and fall in love—won Best Story at the Toronto Film Festival for Female Filmmakers in 2025.

         Educated at the German School in Cairo, AUC School of Theatre, and UCLA Film School, Wolfe built an international career in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Cairo. She has collaborated with industry icons such as Cornelia and Martin Bregman (Scarface), Vince Vieluf (Rat Race), and has coached leading actors including Khaled Elsawy (Blue Elephant), Eyad Nassar (Moga Harra, Afrah El Qobba), and many others. Several of her students, among them Sammy Sheikh (LOST, American Sniper), Mourad Makram (Above Suspicion), and Kinda Alloush, went on to achieve both local and international success.

          A lifelong mystic and meditation guide since 1990, Wolfe has been invited to share her practice with diverse communities, including the writers and producers of Star Trek at Paramount Studios. Egyptian TV host Essad Younes even dedicated a special episode of Sahibet El Saada to her work, highlighting the benefits of meditation for daily life and performance.

          Her twenty years of research into psychopathy, narcissism, and personality disorders—including interviews with inmates on California’s death row—reflect her passion for uncovering the spectrum of human empathy. A survivor of dehumanization herself, she transforms painful lessons into guidance for others, often saying: “In the shadows, gold is always found.”

          Beyond her teaching and writing, Wolfe hosts a podcast on YouTube where she invites guests to explore human behavior, healing, creativity, and how to navigate life’s pitfalls. She also serves as a philanthropist and volunteer with Rainforest Foundation US, dedicated to preserving the Amazon.

          Her life is deeply rooted in her bond with her pets—Vincent, Snoopy, and Apollo; Fluffy and Jojo; Salvador and Isabella—each of whom taught her invaluable lessons in empathy, integrity, love, and loyalty. She befriends stray animals and crows, who she regards as her teachers and protectors.

         Wolfe often says: “Being a good coach or guide means I’ve messed up a lot more than the person seeking guidance. I can help them navigate the inner and outer wilderness by giving my students and readers the blueprint of their own emotional forest so they may thrive out of their old narratives and step into their purpose with ease.”