Susan (Sue) Marinello has led a life full of taking risks and going against the grain. She started photography at the age of 14 and derived a lot of love and value from it. She continued her photography into her collegiate career through attending live concerts and shooting for magazines. Fast forward, Sue took her photography skills on the road. With 2 young kids and recently after a divorce, Susan home-schooled her kids and took them with her on a three-month road trip to film the stories of others across the country with the goal of filming a documentary. This was also a journey of healing and perspective for her. She was able to see the world through the lens of her kids. Sue has used her art, in many forms and mediums, for healing and therapeutic purposes. She did a self-portrait gallery, loves taking portraits of others, and now loves to doodle to express what's weighing on her. Sue is a rockstar. She wears many hats, including photographer, producer, artist, creator, crisis hotline volunteer, mother, partner, and more. Check out the full interview for Sue’s journey and amazing life lessons.
Life's Not Linear with Liz Gonzalez
Liz has had an incredibly non-linear path that has lead to many fruitful opportunities - many of which she manifested. Growing up in Miami and then at the age of 10 moving to a very small, conservative town in Georgia with her family presented some challenges. They were the only Cuban family and she only spoke Spanish at the time. Many questioned how she could be so light-skinned while knowing Spanish fluently, and often associating her speaking Spanish with being Mexican. Her family was able to assimilate and share their Cuban culture with many of their new friends. Shortly after graduating from high school, Liz explored her sexuality and realized that she loves women. Watch to learn more!