Summary

In this episode of the Speak Your Truth podcast, host Laurie Mendenhall interviews Zsuzsi Winn, a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Hungary. Zsuzsi shares her journey of moving to High Point, North Carolina, and how she has built her art career through networking, hard work, and community support. She discusses the importance of treating art as a business, finding inspiration in nature, and her recent experience at the Hamptons Show House. Zsuzsi emphasizes that success is not about luck but about dedication and perseverance in pursuing one's passion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:28 The Journey to Artistic Success

07:54 Networking and Building Relationships

10:53 The Importance of Hard Work and Focus

13:39 Finding Inspiration in Nature

16:41 The Experience at the Hamptons Designer Show House

31:42 Preparing for the High Point Furniture Market

37:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

41:28 Introduction to Speak Your Truth Podcast

41:29 Exploring Zhu Ji's Work and Impact

41:57 SYT Outro.mp4

Keywords

Zsuzsi Winn, art, networking, community, High Point, creativity, business, inspiration, luck, support

Takeaways

Zsuzsi emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in the art community.

She believes that success is not based on luck but on hard work and dedication.

Zsuzsi's journey from Hungary to High Point showcases her commitment to her art career.

She highlights the significance of community support in an artist's journey.

Zsuzsi treats her art as a business, focusing on both creativity and the business side.

She finds inspiration in nature, particularly in the birds she paints.

Zsuzsi's experience at the Hamptons Show House taught her valuable lessons about opportunities.

She encourages artists to invest in their growth and take risks.

Zsuzsi believes in spreading seeds of opportunity to create future success.

She aims to contribute positively to others' lives through her art.

Sound Bites

"You make your own luck by doing the work."

"You have to treat it as a business."

"It's all about creating opportunities."