In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning producer, journalist, and filmmaker Susanna Peredo Swap—a cultural force dedicated to uplifting San Diego’s creative community. Susanna shares her powerful journey from surviving a childhood spinal cord injury and growing up as the daughter of a young immigrant mother, to becoming the founder of Vanguard Culture, a nonprofit championing the region’s creative workforce. With over 25 years of experience across arts administration, performance, and advocacy, Susanna has curated 80+ exhibitions, co-led Arts & Culture for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, and helped position San Diego as a cultural destination. She opens up about resilience, collaboration, and her vision for the arts as an engine for community transformation. Her story is one of grit, creativity, and living with intention—a true reminder of how art shapes freedom. Learn how to set boundaries without guilt.

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