Ep.02 Susana Goss / Multi-Passionate Creative & Founder of Shed Collaborative
/ On Shedding Labels, Embracing Fear, Translating Motherhood Lessons To Leadership, & Living Life With Incessant Curiosity
A Portugal native, turned immigrant, designer, teacher, mother, and (as of most recently) business owner, Susana Goss and her creative journey inspires the fellow multi-passionate to (truly) “shed” all of the labels in life and embrace being all of the things. In this deeply heartfelt and vulnerable conversation, Susana and Ewelina discuss the origins of Shed Collaborative, Susana’s process of navigating the different “boxes” in life and throughout her career, takeaways from motherhood and how becoming a parent has changed her perspective on the world, and living each day from a place of genuine, open and beautiful curiosity.
breakdown of topics covered:
12:10 Susana’s architecture background and Portuguese immigrant story
15:10 How we use labels, form identities and try fit ourselves in “boxes”
9:35 How Susana’s immigrant experience shaped her and shifted her perspective on belonging
27:06 How motherhood opened Susana’s eyes to imparting wisdom on her children
33:00 How Susana’s journey and thirst for knowledge led her to starting Shed Collaborative
43:15 Why fear is a wonderful thing and not something to actually be feared
44:47 What fears Susana had before starting her business and how she pushed through them
53:54 Why trusting yourself is critical to your unfolding journey
59:20 Susana’s perspective on goals
1:03:55 How becoming a parent changed Susana’s life
1:06:04 The overlaps between being a mother and being a leader
1:07:57 How children are the ultimate teachers in life
1:09:57 Curiosity as an observational model
1:16:30 Susana’s perspective on purpose and how it connects to genuine authenticity
1:28:58 Why branding is so much more than just the external
1:28:48 Words of wisdom for someone wanting to pursue a passion but has fears or doubts
1:37:00 Susana’s favorite memory of home
Connect with Susana:
Website: Shed Collaborative
Instagram: @shedcollaborative @susanagoss
