How Your Wardrobe Can Close the Gender Pay Gap: The Edge Most Women Overlook
When I was younger, I would hear about the gender pay gap and didn’t give it much thought. Fast forward thirty years, and the gender pay gap isn’t just about unequal pay for equal work. It’s also about what happens before the paycheck hits your account. Research shows...
Four Rules for Dressing for Your Next Level
You’re likely successful and already working at a high level, managing teams, closing deals, and showing up for 12-hour days that most people couldn’t handle. Yet, you don’t always feel 100% confident. You grab what’s clean or what works most days, and if you catch...
Spring Wardrobe Refresh: 5 Strategic Tips to Elevate Your Executive Presence Without Starting Over
When you think of Spring, you may naturally think “reset,” not only in your calendar but also in how you show up day to day. Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern: successful professionals who are busy, accomplished, AND quietly frustrated with closets full of...
3 Closet Cleanout Tips That Actually Work
I recently read an article in Psychology Today, “Shed, Shift, and Begin Again: The Power of Letting Go,” in which the author shared, “Letting go is one of life’s hardest practices—but also one of the most healing.” She is spot on. So often, I hear from women that...
There Is No “Ready”: Stop Waiting Before Dressing for Your Body Now
Last week, at a networking luncheon, I was chatting with a few powerhouse women running six-figure businesses. One shared she knew she needed new clothes and a fresh style to feel more confident, but she was waiting until she lost the weight. I said what I tell my...
“Dress for the Job You Want to Keep”: Why Style Is Your Edge in the AI Era
Last week, a dear friend I’ve known for 40 years texted me the Business Insider article that stopped me in my tracks: “‘Dress for the job you want’ is dead. Now, it’s ‘dress for the job you want to keep.’” She messaged me because she knew this was one of the reasons I...
Power Outfit: How One Simple Shift Boosts Confidence & Energy All Day
Some days it’s too much. What do I mean? For example, we are supposed to track our steps (get 7,000 - 10,000, eat enough protein, collagen, and fiber. As a woman past menopause, I am also trying to optimize hormones, fuel up with greens, and strength train 3 times a...
From Pieces to Power Outfits: Easy Basics for Building Confident Looks (Even If You’re Tired of Your Closet)
Imagine this: You open your closet, packed with clothes you've spent hundreds on (or more), yet you stare blankly, muttering, "I have nothing to wear." Sound familiar? You're not alone. Most women waste precious morning minutes (and confidence) on outfits that flop...