Meet Suzanne | Claiming the Title of Artist

29/09/2025 44 min

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In this episode, Lezanne speaks with artist and muralist Suzanne Baxter, based in San Francisco. Suzanne shares her journey of leaving behind a corporate career in finance and project management to embrace her creative path, one that now includes large-scale murals, paintings, and a thriving art practice.Together, they reflect on the pivotal moments that helped Suzanne claim the title of “artist,” the role of supportive communities in shaping her confidence, and what it means to balance productivity with rest and space to dream. They also talk about their shared experience at an artist residency in Finland, where slowing down and stepping away from daily distractions brought new insights into their work and lives.Suzanne’s story is a reminder that creative careers don’t always follow a straight line. They can unfold later in life, in unexpected ways, and with a blend of skills carried over from other chapters.If you’ve ever felt the pull to make a shift, or wondered how to weave more rest and spaciousness into your work, this episode will speak to you.You can connect with Suzanne here.Enjoyed this episode? Click subscribe and connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠Facebook⁠.Curious about working with me? ⁠Let's chat⁠.