In this deeply moving and unflinchingly honest conversation, I sit down with Susan Smallwood  a woman who defied the odds to rise from a childhood marked by trauma and a federal prison sentence to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, luxury brand visionary, and cultural disruptor.

Susan’s journey is more than a comeback story, it’s a masterclass in radical self-belief, reinvention, and rewriting the narrative others tried to impose. From confronting the shadows of her past to reclaiming her identity, from redefining “grandiosity” on her own terms to becoming the first woman of color to own a premium caviar company, La Grande Caviar, Susan embodies what it means to rise fully and unapologetically.

In this episode, we explore:

• The invisible scars of childhood trauma and how they shape identity

• How prison became a crucible for transformation and deep self-work

• Reclaiming your narrative in a judgmental world

• Turning “grandiosity” into a personal manifesto and global brand

• Challenging the exclusivity of luxury and creating spaces for inclusion

• The hard, liberating work of forgiveness and radical self-love

• Building a legacy that inspires future generations

This is more than an interview it’s an invitation to own your story, step boldly into your power, and create a legacy that can’t be ignored.

Guest: Connect, Follow and Learn more about Susan Smallwood on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grandiosityevents/

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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