She is an American artist based in Paris. But it took her a long time and some serious life decisions to the point she could call herself that. Art had been part of Leah’s life since she was a kid - but she never really knew that it could be a career, so she did what a lot of us do: she chose a “safe” path and, for 15 years, she built a successful career - and, during that period that she never pick up a paint brush. We can't say this career was bad though. At the end of the day, it was the reason why Leah ended up moving to Paris, France - the place she still calls home and where everything started to shift. A series of events led her to question her life - she was burned out and signed up for an art retreat. And then, she realized life is short, so she quit her job to pursue art full-time. In this episode, we talked about her journey, the pressure to choose a “practical” career, what it means to come back to a part of yourself you almost forgot, the loneliness of becoming an artist and entrepreneur, and how community helped her keep going. Leah also shares how moving abroad changed her, and her advice for anyone who is scared to take a risk, but also scared of never trying.Connect with LeahWebsite https://leahpaintsparis.com/Instagram @leahpaintsparisTikTok @leahpaintsparisConnect with Transplants:Follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/transplants.podSubstack/newsletter - https://wearetransplants.substack.com/Laura's IG https://www.instagram.com/laura_peruchiFollow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetransplantsQuestions, suggestions, or random thoughts you’d like to share? Or maybe you’d like to pitch yourself for the podcast or suggest a guest? Send me an email at [email protected].

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