Daily Inspiration: Meet Suzie Hinds

Today we’d like to introduce you to Suzie Hinds.

Hi Suzie, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My first career was Fashion Designer and model; I loved this creative direction and expression of style. I went from in front of the camera to behind the camera. Developing all forms of photography, analog and digital, which naturally led me into graphic design and content creation. I loved exploring different ways to tell stories visually, whether it was through images, branding, or creative campaigns. Over time, that curiosity and drive to create pushed me toward performance. I began working as an actor, which gave me a whole new perspective on storytelling — not just shaping how things looked, but embodying characters and emotions.

From there, it felt like a natural progression into writing. I started crafting my own scripts and eventually my imagination created fantasy/drama novels. Writing has allowed me to bring all those skills together: the eye of a photographer, the design sense of a creative, the voice of a performer, and the imagination of a storyteller. Today, my work pulls from each chapter of my journey, and I think that layered background is what makes my approach unique.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it definitely hasn’t been smooth. Every time I shifted careers — from photography to design, then acting and now writing — it meant starting over again and learning a whole new set of skills. That can be exciting, but also pretty intimidating, because you’re always back at square one trying to prove yourself.

Probably the biggest challenge was moving from Tasmania to Los Angeles. I had to leave behind everything I knew and basically rebuild my life in a completely different country. New people, new networks, new culture — it was overwhelming at first. But those challenges pushed me to grow in ways I wouldn’t have if I’d stayed comfortable. It wasn’t easy, but it made me more resilient and more determined to keep going. Change is growth, which makes for a interesting life.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
At the core, I’m a storyteller. That’s taken a lot of different shapes over the years — photography, design, acting, writing — but the common thread has always been finding creative ways to connect with people. These days, I’m mostly focused on writing scripts and developing stories for film and TV, as well as adapting my feature film script *Red Soil* into a novel. Self-publishing and selling on Amazon. It’s been a wild process taking something written for the screen and reshaping it into prose, but it’s teaching me new ways to stretch as a writer.

What I’m most proud of is that I’ve never boxed myself into one lane. I’ve let my creativity evolve and followed where it naturally wanted to go, even when it meant starting from scratch. I think what sets me apart is that mix of experiences — I bring a photographer’s eye, a designer’s sense of style, an actor’s perspective on character, and now a writer’s voice. It gives my work a layered feel that’s very personal to me.

At the end of the day, I just love creating things that make people feel something. If my work sparks a connection or makes someone see the world a little differently, that’s the real win.

What matters most to you? Why?
What matters most to me is creating work that feels honest and real. I want the stories I tell — whether through writing, film, or any other medium — to resonate with people, to make them feel something or see the world a little differently. That honesty comes from living fully in all the messy, challenging, exciting parts of life and letting that fuel my creativity.

On a personal level, it also matters to me to keep growing — as a person, as an artist, and as a storyteller. Moving from Tasmania to Los Angeles was a huge leap, leaving behind everything familiar and starting over in a completely new place. That experience taught me how important it is to take risks, trust yourself, and stay true to who you are. Those lessons stay with me in every project I tackle and every story I tell.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://suziehindsactor.smugmug.com/
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