Hi, I’m Suzanne, and I’m so glad you’re here.
For years, I believed if I could just simplify enough — if I could get the bins, the labels, the systems, the routines just right — then I’d finally feel settled. I loved the look of an organized home. I craved the sense of order it gave me. But even when everything around me looked calmer, something inside me still felt unresolved.
That feeling stayed with me for a long time. I kept reaching for books, ideas, and methods that promised clarity, until I found The Simple Life by Charles Wagner. What impacted me wasn’t just the idea of living with less. It was the deeper invitation underneath it: to return to purpose.
This opened the door to the work I do now: helping women who have created order on the outside but still feel unsettled on the inside reconnect with what matters, trust themselves more deeply, and build a life that feels peaceful, meaningful, and aligned.
My Life Right Now
I recently moved into a tiny home community in Austin, Texas. Paring down my belongings was a freeing process! I’m also traveling and writing as this new season of simplification unfolds. Follow along on social media if you’d like to catch my “Tiny Talk Tuesday” videos and learn more about tiny house living.
Artist’s Statement
It’s exhausting, the things we do to keep the plates spinning. After years of attempting to measure up to some arbitrary ruler, I stopped. I have learned that the less I strive and grasp and hold onto things, the more freedom I receive. My true desire is to help women recognize that they are exactly who they are meant to be at this very moment.
Upcoming Book
What does it look like when a middle-aged woman takes a gap year? I decided to find out. My youngest is now in college, so I’m in my “Grown-Up Gap Year”. It’s more about growing than taking a break. I’m pushing my boundaries by living in a tiny home and traveling. And I’m facing my fears around discomfort and financial insecurity.
Join my adventures exploring this new empty-nest phase. This year is about leaning into simplicity, loving intentionally, and living connected!
My new book will launch in 2027! Follow along on social media to see updates about readings, events, and more.
Yes! I’d love to speak with your audience about simplicity, purpose, connection, and more. Simply send me a message expressing your interest, and I’ll be in touch shortly.
I love this question. Minimalism isn’t just about having less stuff–it’s about letting go of anything that stands in the way of living the life you want. The key is seeking connection. When you lean into simplicity by removing mental and physical clutter, you will begin to connect internally to your own purpose. Equally important is your connection to others. Love intentionally by staying present and savoring every moment you have with the people you care about. And spending time in nature and seeking spirituality will cultivate peace and clarity. Once your priorities have been realigned and connection is at the top of your list, a more purposeful, generous, joyful, and you guessed it–minimalist–perspective will fall into place.
