Susan Marie Featherly was born in Syracuse, New York to Robert "Bob" Featherly, a Korean War veteran, and his wife Suzanne. She has two older brothers, Robert and William, and a younger sister, Crystal. At the tender age of nine, she began working alongside her two brothers at their parents' family-owned towing business, laying the foundation for her future entrepreneurial spirit.
As she grew older, Susan attended East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School and, while still a teenager, she took the bold step of owning and operating the Central New York Academy of Dance Arts, a business she ran for an impressive 14 years. Under her guidance, her students went on to win thousands of awards in regional, state, and national competitions, a testament to her exceptional leadership and teaching skills.
After selling the dance academy in 1994, Susan made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and modeling. She began her acting career in late-night adult cable TV shows, including Hot Line and Erotic Confessions, and went on to star in several direct-to-video (and direct-to-cable) movies with adult content. Throughout her acting career, she has been credited under various names, including Michelle Turner, Marie West, and Jen Dike.
In September 2004, Susan made a dramatic career shift, becoming a Realtor and eventually a broker. Her interest in real estate began as a hobby, where she would help friends invest their money to build their financial portfolios. This newfound passion ultimately led her to a successful career in real estate, where she has built a reputation as a knowledgeable and dedicated professional.
