Foundational Living

Looking for a new, inspiring self development read? Then this episode is for you! 

I’m a total bookworm so today I’m sharing three personal growth books that have been influential to me in my own personal growth journey. 

These are books that I have learned from, implemented the lessons from into my daily life and that ...

Have you ever wondered if you have a shopping problem? Or even just questioned whether your shopping habits feel…healthy? Or aligned with your values? 

These are the questions that my guest today, Isabel Varela, had to face when she found herself in $100,000 worth of debt - from buying clothes.

Isabel is a life coach, m...

Have you struggled to find jeans that are sustainable, stylish and affordable? 

That’s the predicament I found myself in after my move to Belgium from Los Angeles. 

Luckily, there are plenty of brands doing sustainability right across Europe, and I’m here to share with you eight of my finds - including the pair I brough...

When the whisper of something new is calling, do you listen? 

In this episode I explore how to move towards personal growth by looking at the areas of life where you may be attaching yourself to who you WERE, instead of choosing who you ARE. 

I’m sharing a personal story about my own experience letting go of something o...

Get to know one of my favorite clothing brands, Noble, and the women behind it, founder + designer Jen Long.

Noble designs clothing for women + kids around 3 core pillars of value: fashionable, functional, and sustainable. 

In this episode Jen and I chat about doing sustainable fashion the right way and how all of Noble...

When it comes to creating a Foundational Wardrobe, there’s a lot of thought work that goes into preparing for a closet clean out. 

But sometimes, I know you just want to jump right in and clean out some clothes! If that’s where you are - then this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing what to do first thing when you ope...

When it comes to simple, foundational style, accessorizing with jewelry can easily become an afterthought. In fact, I would say that jewelry is an underdeveloped part of my style. Though I love to wear it, I often just forget to put it on. Can you relate?

Fortunately my guest today, Kat McCoy, is here to help. Kat is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge wh...

You simplified your closet. Yes! But now what are you supposed to do with that big ‘ol pile of clothes that you don't want anymore?! That’s what we’re covering in today’s episode. 

Join me as I share the four options for what to do with clothes you’re ready to let go of: Donate, Sell, Pass On and Recycle / Upcycle. I’m talking you through each one, along with ...

My guest today is Valerie Metz. Valerie is a photographer, podcaster, mama of two - and proud Latina - based in Costa Mesa, California. 

Born in California to a Brazilian mother raised in Peru and a Mexican father, Valerie spent her early youth in a mostly white community, influencing the way she approached friendships, fashion and even her own name. That is, ...

Did you know that you can be stylish without the pressure, cost, and consumption of keeping up with the latest trends? 

Exit trendy, and enter - current. 

Current is when you give a small nod to the broader fashion trends without being behold...

Before starting the Wool& 100 Day Dress challenge, Liesje Sandler felt limited in her clothing options as a plus size woman. Though she had always loved fashion, she felt that fashion didn’t love her back. Fast ...

What do you do with a thought that won’t leave your mind? I’m getting vulnerable with you and sharing a personal story about something I’ve been struggling with. It’s a look at believing things that aren’t true about ourselves and the power of self reflection. Plus, the mindset exercise that worked for me. In this episode we’re digging into the “self” part of “style + self development.” 

If you’re interested in sustainable fashion - you’ve likely got vintage, secondhand and thrifting on your mind too. But it’s not always easy to know what to look for and how to make these pieces work for you. That’s where my guest today comes in.

Rubyellen Bratcher is the founder of the online vintage shop Wovenfolk, where she shares her love for collecting an...

Taylor Sterling is a curatorial artist, creative director, and content creator. You may also recognize her name from Glitter Guide, the digital lifestyle publication and media company she founded back in 2011. Or from her latest project, Moonbow, a newsletter about kids’ books. 

In t...

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Why bother simplifying your wardrobe? Is sustainable fashion a realistic goal for me? If you’ve ever wondered about either of these, or are curious about how they could work as a foundational part of your life, then this episode is for you.   

Jessica Harumi is a slow fashion blogger and YouTuber based in Seattle, Washington. On her platforms she shares her fa...

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