The Style That Binds Us podcast
By Delia Folk and Alison Bruhn
The Style That Binds Us podcastMar 05, 2024
Recharge & Thrive: Strategies to Recover from Burnout and Prevent Chronic Stress with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line COVID-19 first responders, firefighters after 9/11, survivors of the Holocaust, and she counseled the Episcopal priests in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and more. She has contributed to The New Yorker, Tracy Anderson, Bustle, Vogue, Goop, CNN among others. She is the mother of two daughters, and she now has three grandchildren as well. Today, Dr. Binder-Brynes is giving us her top tips on how to prevent & recover from burnout & chronic stress and more.
Mick Fleetwood’s ex wife, Jenny Boyd, gives us an inside look into Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most iconic musicians’ creative processes
We are thrilled to welcome Jenny Boyd to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Jenny is a former model and has written the books, “Jennifer Juniper” and “Icons of Rock.” Jenny has a PhD in psychology. Jenny lived a whirlwind Rock ‘n’ Roll’ life during her 2 marriages to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. We previously had Jenny’s sister, Pattie Boyd (who was married to George Harrison & Eric Clapton), on our podcast, & can’t wait to talk to Jenny about her life, her books, musicians and more. We hope you enjoy!
Hal Rubenstein reveals the surprising ways our favorite shows have significantly reflected and often shaped the way we dress
Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Hal Rubenstein who is a writer, a designer, and one of the founding editors of InStyle magazine on our show today to discuss his career, book, the current state of fashion, etc.
Read Hal’s books:
Dressing the Part: Television's Most Stylish Shows
Paisley Goes with Nothing: A Man's Guide to Style
The Looks of Love: 50 Moments in Fashion That Inspired Romance
Discover how legendary designer, Monica Rich Kosann, and her daughter Danielle modernized the locket, and empower women to tell their stories through jewelry.
We are thrilled to welcome mother and daughter, Monica Rich Kosann and Danielle Kosann, to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Monica is a photographer and Founder of her eponymous brand, Monica Rich Kosann. Danielle is a contributing artist to Graydon Carter’s Air Mail. She was formerly the Creative Director and Co-Founder of The New Potato. She is now the Artistic Director of Monica Rich Kosann. We can’t wait to hear all about their careers, companies, where they get their inspiration & more.
FINALLY, a solution to your hair concerns - an interview with Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley
We are excited to welcome Anabel Kingsley to The Style That Binds Us podcast!
Anabel Kingsley is a Consultant Trichologist, as well as Brand President of the Philip Kingsley Clinics and product ranges. Her passion for hair and scalp health was ignited from a young age by her father, Philip Kingsley. She is an Associate Member of The Institute of Trichologists, graduating with a Distinction, as well as receiving ‘The Award of Excellence’. She has also studied a Cordon Bleu Degree. With a great interest in and knowledge of the hair and scalp, Anabel has a particular focus on postpartum hair loss, nutrition and the psychology of hair loss. Anabel has written thousands of articles about hair and scalp health for international magazines, newspapers and websites, from Harper’s Bazaar to HuffPost.
She has been a judge for the Marie Claire UK Hair Awards twice, presented for Philip Kingsley on-air at QVC, and has spoken at industry events for brands including Cult Beauty and SheerLuxe. She has also lent her expertise to four published books about health and wellness, as well as the leading cancer charity Look Good Feel Better, contributing to their Guide to Managing Hair Loss during and after cancer treatment.
After graduating from Kent University with a First Class Honours Degree in History, specializing in the History of Medicine, Anabel began her career at Philip Kingsley in 2006, managing the Philip Kingsley Trichological Centre, New York. In 2009, she returned to London to join the Philip Kingsley Marketing and New Product Development Team.
We have both tried their products & had a lovely experience at their clinic getting a consultation & hair treatment. We can’t wait to speak with Anabel about solutions to hair concerns, her career, their hero product created for Audrey Hepburn, debunking hair myths & more!
Try Philip Kingsley products: https://rstyle.me/+PoXoYfwEAb3ad4Gcsp7nGg
From homeless to millionaire & venture capitalist, meet Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital
Hello everyone! Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Arlan Hamilton with us today. Arlan built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. We can’t wait to hear all about her career, top tips and more during this episode.
- Your Journey to Financial Freedom book by Jamila Souffrant
- Podcast episode with Amy Porterfield on Arlan’s Your First Million podcast here
- Podcast episode with Danielle Leslie on Arlan’s Your First Million podcast here
- Arlan’s Your First Million podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ArlansYourFirstMillion
- Arlansfirstmillion website - tells how she made her first $1M: https://arlansfirstmillion.com/
- @Arlanwashere on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/?hl=en
- Arlan’s first million event in April 9-12 https://www.yourfirstmillion.live/
Arlan’s books:
It's about Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage
Your First Million: Why You Don't Have to Be Born Into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind
How to stand up for yourself
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line COVID-19 first responders, firefighters after 9/11, survivors of the Holocaust, and she counseled the Episcopal priests in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and more. She has contributed to The New Yorker, Tracy Anderson, Bustle, Vogue, Goop, CNN among others. She is the mother of two daughters, and she now has three grandchildren as well. Today, Dr. Binder-Brynes is giving us her top tips on how to stand up for yourself, how to find your voice and more.
Books mentioned during the episode:
How to navigate the holidays with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes
We welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes back to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line COVID-19 first responders, firefighters after 9/11, survivors of the Holocaust, and she counseled the Episcopal priests in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and more. She has contributed to The New Yorker, Tracy Anderson, Bustle, Vogue, Goop, CNN among others. Today, we are discussing how to navigate the holiday season which can be magical & happy, but it can also be lonely, sad and stressful. Navigating family dynamics can be a challenge, and Dr. Karen is here to give her top tips!
Meet the Director of Costumes at New York City Ballet, Marc Happel
We are thrilled to welcome Marc Happel who is the Director of Costumes at the NYC Ballet to The Style That Binds Us podcast to discuss his career & newly released book, New York City Ballet: Choreography & Couture.
How to navigate collective grief & trauma as crises arise
We welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes back to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line COVID-19 first responders, firefighters after 9/11, survivors of the Holocaust, and she counseled the Episcopal priests in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and more. She has contributed to The New Yorker, Tracy Anderson, Bustle, Vogue, Goop, CNN among others. She is the mother of two daughters, and she now has three grandchildren as well. Today, we are discussing how to navigate collective grief & trauma as crises arise.
Here is a link to a previous podcast episode with Dr. Karen discussing the five stages of grief.
Empowering Equality: A Conversation with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on Women's Rights
We are excited to have Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on The Style That Binds Us podcast! Carolyn was the first woman to represent New York City's 7th Council district (where she was the first woman to give birth while in office). She was also the first woman to chair the Joint Economic Committee. She became the first woman to chair the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. She was the first to offer a comprehensive package of legislation to make day care more available and affordable. She introduced a bill to establish Permanent Authorization of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund Act which was signed into law; she advocated to provide Medicare coverage for annual mammograms. Congresswoman Maloney has introduced and advocated for legislation regarding issues such as sexual assaults, sex trafficking, women’s rights and childcare to name a few; she played a role in getting an American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall and is advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment.
Unlocking Literary Joy: Zibby Owens Discusses the Power of Reading
We are excited to welcome Zibby Owens to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Zibby is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and mother of four as well as the owner of Zibby Owens Media. We can’t wait to hear all about her career, company & more.
Read Zibby's books:
- Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature
- Blank
- Princess Charming
- Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids: A Timeless Anthology
- Moms Don't Have Time to: A Quarantine Anthology
Discover the books Zibby mentioned during the episode:
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
- Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways by Brittany Means
- The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt
- Remember Love: Words for Tender Times by Cleo Wade
- After Annie by Anna Quindlen
- The Leaving Season: A Memoir in Essays by Kelly McMasters
- The In-Betweens: A Lyrical Memoir by Davon Loeb
Meet clean beauty pioneer & top makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, Founder of RMS Beauty
We are excited to welcome pioneer of the clean beauty movement and the Founder of RMS Beauty, Rose-Marie Swift, to The Style That Binds Us podcast. During her makeup artist days, Rose-Marie worked with Louis Vuitton, Victoria’s Secret, Max Mara, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren as well as Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bündchen, Paloma Picasso, Tilda Swinton, Zoe Saldana and Adriana Lima and top photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Patrick Demarchelier to name a few. We have loved RMS Beauty’s products for years, and can’t wait to hear all about Rose-Marie’s career as a celebrity makeup artist, what led her to start RMS Beauty, top skincare & makeup tips and more. Link to the shoppable blog post: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/rms-beauty/
The Fall 2023 Trend Report
Welcome to Fall 2023! The Style That Binds Us put together our semi-annual trend report sharing this season's hottest trends, colors and more. We are SO EXCITED for Fall 2023, because we are drooling over what came down the runway, and know it'll resonate with you too. We've got a fabulous season in store for all of us, and we're here to make sure that you're the most stylish one around! Here is the link to a post featuring all the graphics we discussed as well as a curated shoppable selection of styles featuring Fall’s top trends: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/the-fall-2023-trend-report/
Meet media powerhouse, Dee Poku
We are thrilled to have Dee Poku on The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dee is the Founder and CEO of The WIE Suite, which is a private membership community for women leaders, innovators, creators. She is a Board Director at BAFTA and regularly contributes to Forbes & Huffington Post. Prior to starting WIE Suite, Dee worked at Paramount Pictures, Focus Features and Momentum Pictures as the Head of International Marketing. During the podcast episode, you'll learn about her career, The WIE Suite, the importance of female connection, the state of the workplace & entertainment industry and so much more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Meet Sixties Style Icon, Model & Muse, Pattie Boyd
We are delighted to welcome Pattie Boyd to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Pattie is a Sixties style icon and model who inspired love songs such as “Something,” “Layla,” “Wonderful Tonight” and more. She was at the heart of Swinging London and Rock and Roll as she balanced life between being a highly in-demand model and her marriage to George Harrison and later Eric Clapton. We thoroughly enjoyed reading her 2 books: “Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me” and “Pattie Boyd: My Life in Pictures” and can’t wait to hear all about Pattie’s career, what she’s up to now and more. See the photos we refer to in this episode here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/meet-sixties-style-icon-model-muse-pattie-boyd/
How to spot skin cancer and other important information from Dermatologist, Dr. Sophie Greenberg
We are excited to welcome Dermatologist, Dr. Sophie Greenberg, to The Style That Binds Us podcast to talk all about skin cancer: how to spot it, prevent it and more. Dr. Greenberg is a Princeton & Columbia trained dermatologist. She practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology in Manhattan. We hope you enjoy this important and informative conversation. Here is a link to a shoppable blog post featuring Dr. Greenberg's favorite sunscreens as well as UPF clothing: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-spot-skin-cancer-from-nyc-dermatologist-dr-sophie-greenberg/
Information on skin cancer:
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-pictures/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVJPTxh4pu/?igshid=YmM0MjE2YWMzOA==
Dr. Sophie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs2O6ajR5GP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Dr. Sophie’s website: https://sophiegreenberg.com/
Vineyard Folk: Discover the creative people and places of Martha's Vineyard with Tamara Weiss and Amanda Benchley
We are excited to welcome Tamara Weiss, and Amanda Benchley who are the authors of Vineyard Folk to The Style That Binds Us podcast. I met Tamara and Amanda when I went to their book talk at The Corner Bookstore and immediately knew we should have them on the podcast. I have so enjoyed reading this book! We can’t wait to hear all about their book that celebrates the creatives who call Martha’s Vineyard home. Thank you for being here!
Vineyard Folk: https://rstyle.me/+a4iU53bItCUdSEGzezIEsA
Our Shoes, Our Selves: https://rstyle.me/+IeY9W9uXT1Iv3uXcV0epQw
Born Into The Gig film
Tamara’s Cookbook: https://rstyle.me/+4rf29WXpq_hnmemTzmlj-Q
Boys in the trees memoir: https://rstyle.me/+fKCzrlJITFk_qyewbum_pw
Artist Living with Art book: https://rstyle.me/+Oq9F6v9LqC86Jf8jlFunFg
How To Take Charge of Your Health
We are excited to have Dr. Mary O'Connor back on The Style That Binds Us podcast. We thoroughly enjoyed reading “Taking Care Of You”, and are huge believers in the importance of gaining information and sharing it with others, and that knowledge is power, and that you are definitely your own best advocate. During the episode, we speak with Dr. Mary about how to take charge of your health. We hope you enjoy and find this information helpful!
Listen to Part 1 where we discuss how to become your own health advocate: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-become-your-own-health-advocate/
Read the book: https://rstyle.me/+vr1NAYcd1EhPwNhJZ59WNg
Summer Skin Tips from a Dermatologist
We are excited to welcome Dr. Hadley King back to The Style That Binds Us podcast to discuss summer skin tips! We’ve had Dr. Hadley on our podcast before to discuss all the skincare + procedure questions you’ve been wanting to know. Dr. Hadley is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in general, medical and surgical dermatology. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. King graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in biochemistry. She then received her M.D. from Columbia University. She trained in medicine at Greenwich Hospital, affiliated with the Yale University School of Medicine, and completed her dermatology residency at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. We hope you find this episode helpful! Discover a shoppable selection of Dr. Hadley King's favorite products: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/summer-skin-tips-from-a-dermatologist/
How to navigate your career as a woman of color
Hello everyone! We are excited to welcome Daniela Pierre-Bravo to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Daniela is a reporter at MSNBC, TedX Speaker and Author. She is also the Founder of Acceso Community which is a community dedicated to access, opportunity and mentorship. We can’t wait to hear about Daniela’s incredible career, books, Acceso Community and more.
Books
The Other: How To Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color
Earn It! Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond
Social media: @dpbravo
How To Become Your Own Health Advocate
We are excited to have Dr. Mary O'Connor on our show today. We thoroughly enjoyed reading the book “Taking Care Of You” that she wrote with Kanwal L Haq, and are huge believers in the importance of gaining information and sharing it with others, and that knowledge is power, and that you are definitely your own best advocate. During the episode, we ask Dr. Mary questions about the book, the state of healthcare for women, personalized medicine, medical advancements, what to do if you’re experiencing symptoms, and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Movement is life - https://www.movementislifesummit.org/website/56162/
Vori Health where Dr. Mary is the Chief Medical Officer https://www.vorihealth.com/
Read the book: https://rstyle.me/+vr1NAYcd1EhPwNhJZ59WNg
Everything You Need To Know About Prenups & Divorce
We are excited to welcome Natalie S. Maier, Esq. who is a matrimonial and family law attorney with Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda here to The Style That Binds Us podcast. She has been named a Super Lawyer “Rising Star”, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in New York who demonstrate excellence in their practice area. During the episode, she gives us great information on prenups, divorce and more. Enjoy!
Get in touch with Natalie: nmaier@cmfb.com
Meet your one-stop shop for all things occasionwear, Sachin & Babi
We are thrilled to welcome Babi Ahluwalia from Sachin & Babi, a company she founded with her husband, Sachin, on That Style That Binds Us podcast. Sachin & Babi has been worn by Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Mindy Kaling, Katy Perry, Helen Mirren, Brooke Shields and Emily Blunt among many others. We can’t wait to get an inside look into what led them to start their company, their design process, what’s next for them and more! Here's a shoppable selection of our current favorite Sachin & Babi styles: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/meet-your-one-stop-shop-for-all-things-occasionwear-sachin-babi/
Looking to create your dream wedding wardrobe for yourself, bridesmaids, family & more? Discover our wedding styling services
Everything You Need To Know About How To Get Pregnant, IVF & Birth Control with Spring Fertility
We are excited to have Physician, Dr. Kolbe Hancock, back on The Style That Binds Us podcast to discuss how to get pregnant, fertility, IVF, birth control & more. We hope you find the episode helpful!
Listen to Part 1 where we discuss what you need to know before freezing your eggs here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/what-to-know-before-freezing-your-eggs/
Debunking Clean Beauty Myths with FEKKAI’s COO
We are excited to welcome Crystal Wood who is the COO at Blue Mistral, FEKKAI & Bastide to The Style That Binds Us podcast to talk all things clean beauty. During the episode, Crystal debunks myths about parabens, sulfates, silicones, benzene and lilial. We learn the definition of clean beauty, get the inside scoop on what to keep in mind when buying beauty products, the newest and hottest skincare ingredients, if we should use a skincare fridge and more. Shop all the products mentioned in this episode here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/debunking-clean-beauty-myths-with-fekkais-coo/
Want to learn about Frédéric Fekkai's other brand, Bastide? Learn all about Bastide on this episode of The Style That Binds Us podcast: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/bastide/
What To Know Before Freezing Your Eggs | Fertility Preservation 101 with Spring Fertility
We are excited to be speaking with Dr. Kolbe Hancock who is a Physician at Spring Fertility to talk all things fertility preservation and freezing your eggs. We hope you find the episode helpful! https://springfertility.com
Want to learn about how to get pregnant, IVF and birth control? Listen to Part 2 of this podcast episode.
How To Get Paid What You’re Worth with PepTalkHer
We are excited to have Meggie Palmer who is the Founder of PepTalkHer on The Style That Binds Us podcast. We look forward to speaking with Meggie about her company & career, the gender pay gap and how we can eliminate it, imposter syndrome, confidence & more.
http://peptalkher.com/paymemore
@peptalkher
http://peptalkher.com/challenge
How To Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet
We are excited to welcome Lydia Fenet to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Lydia is a bestselling author (Claim Your Confidence & The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You), podcaster, principal auctioneer and speaker. She has had a remarkable career, and we are so excited to speak with her about her books, career, confidence and more!
The Spring 2023 Trend Report
Wondering what the hottest trends are for Spring 2023? Mother daughter duo, Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk, break it down for you in this episode! Want to shop the spring trends? We curated a shoppable selection of our favorite items featuring Spring 2023's hottest trends in this post: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/the-spring-2023-trend-report/
Mignonne Gavigan on how to elevate your look with statement accessories
We are excited to welcome Mignonne Gavigan to the The Style That Binds Us podcast! Mignonne is the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of her eponymous statement accessory brand. Before starting her company, Maggie worked at Rachel Roy & Loeffler Randall. We can’t wait to hear how her brand came to be, about her design process, what’s in store for Mignonne Gavigan in 2023 & more. Her pieces have been worn by Jessica Biel, Selma Blair among many other celebrities, as well as featured in top publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Oprah Magazine, Modern Luxury Weddings, Elle & The Knot to name a few. Discover & shop our current favorite Mignonne Gavigan styles: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/mignonne-gavigan-on-how-to-elevate-your-look-with-statement-accessories/
Sprinkles Founder, Candace Nelson, on starting the world’s first cupcake bakery & her book, “Sweet Success”
We are thrilled to welcome Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom, Candace Nelson to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Candace is the founder of Sprinkles & most recently, the author of Sweet Success. Did you know Sprinkles was the first-ever cupcake bakery? The state of cupcakes when Candace launched Sprinkles was not luxurious or high-quality by any means, and she saw a huge white space in the market she alone could fill. We can’t wait to hear about launching and growing Sprinkles, her book and so much more.
Candace’s book: Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit
Link to our Mini Mag: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/february-2023-mini-mag-issue/
Want to try Pizzana? https://thestylethatbindsus.com/sprinkles-founder-candace-nelson-on-starting-the-worlds-first-cupcake-bakery-her-book-sweet-success/
Curious about hiring a stylist? Here's more information on our styling services: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/alisons-wardrobe-consulting-services/
Want to create a visual brand? Learn more here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/launching-visual-branding-workshops/
Meet The Co-Founder of Kate Spade & Frances Valentine, Elyce Arons!
We are so excited to welcome Elyce Arons, the Co-Founder/CEO of Frances Valentine, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Elyce co-founded lifestyle brand, Frances Valentine, with her best friend, Kate Spade, to fulfill their mission of creating mood-boosting, conversation-sparking, confidence-building styles that celebrate a life well-lived. During the episode, we will ask Elyce about starting & growing Kate Spade, where they got the idea for Frances Valentine, what’s coming up or Spring 2023 and beyond. We hope you enjoy the episode! Discover & shop our favorite Frances Valentine styles here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/meet-the-co-founder-of-kate-spade-frances-valentine-elyce-arons/
Self Defense Tips Every Woman Needs To Know
We are thrilled to welcome Matan Gavish, Founder of FIT HIT NYC, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Matan is a former Krav Maga officer for a special-ops unit in the Israeli Defense Forces in charge of training Krav Maga, Close Combat, and Counter-Terrorism to hundreds of Special Ops soldiers, Matan has trained US Navy Seals, US Army Rangers and is actively working with NYPD Tactical Training Unit in design, practice and implementation of Krav Maga to the New York Police Academy. He believes that empowerment through training is key to success not only in violent situations but in any stressful curveball life may throw our way. Building a strong and sharp mind along with a strong body is one of the elements most emphasized in Matan’s training. In addition to Krav Maga, Matan holds 8 fitness certificates and has a BA from Columbia University in NYC.
https://fithit.com/
How To Not Feel Invisible After Age 40
Stephanie Coughlan founded Image Intelligence in 2018. Before becoming an image consultant, she had executive roles at Glamour, Self magazine, Hearst UK & ran Responsible Media representing media brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, Self & GQ. She holds 2 graduate degrees from Harvard, & honed her image consulting skills at F.I.T. at the Image Resource Center of New York, which is where I studied as well! I invited Stephanie on the podcast, because I felt our recent phone conversation warranted sharing with our community. We hope you enjoy this Celebrating Life After 40 episode!
Want Botox & facials on-demand? Meet Upkeep!
We are excited to welcome Tiffany Demers, CEO of Upkeep, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Upkeep is an app where you can quickly & easily book appointments for facials, Botox, laser hair removal, body contouring and more. Upkeep has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Glossy, WWD & more. We can’t wait to talk to Tiffany and hear why she started Upkeep, about the latest treatments, etc. In need of a gift? Upkeep now offers gift cards! http://upkeepbeauty.com
Link to our mini mag: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/the-style-snapshot/
Garance Doré on her fashion career & simplifying your skincare routine
We are excited to welcome Garance Doré to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Garance is an illustrator, writer, photographer and most recently, entrepreneur after launching her clean made-in-France skincare brand, Doré. We are excited to speak with Garance about her career, the fashion industry, her skincare brand and more. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Try Doré skincare: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/garance-dore-on-her-fashion-career-simplifying-your-skincare-routine/
Link to our mini mag: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/the-style-snapshot/
Read Garance's book: https://rstyle.me/+qk-2lF2mU_ejYtYAizXnbQ
For over a decade, ILOE Studios has been a vital trade show servicing the Midwest apparel industry. In response to buyer requests, ILOE Studios is introducing Elevated Apparel, Trendy Ready to Wear and Accessories to their trade show floor in April of 2023 - creating a one stop shopping destination and becoming the leading Mid West Fashion Hub.
Want more information on exhibiting at ILOE Studios or plan on attending their Chicago show this April 2nd-4th? Visit their website at www.iloestudios.com for more information.
How To Care For Your Skin As You Age
We are excited to have Janna Ronert on this Celebrating Life After 40 episode on The Style That Binds Us podcast! If you’ve ever had a facial, chances are you’ve used her products. She’s the founder of Image Skincare, which is a clean clinical range of products considered to be the number-one spa brand in America. Today, Image Skincare’s products are stocked in over 25,000 spas across the country. Janna started her company in 2003 in hopes of helping herself, because she had suffered from severe rosacea for many years, and had tried unsuccessfully to find a product to help her skin condition. As a business woman and licensed esthetician, she made the decision to find the solution herself and Image Skincare was created. We hope you enjoy this episode! Try Alison's favorite Image Skincare products here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-care-for-your-skin-as-you-age/
Link to our mini mag: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/the-style-snapshot/
For over a decade, ILOE Studios has been a vital trade show servicing the Midwest apparel industry. In response to buyer requests, ILOE Studios is introducing Elevated Apparel, Trendy Ready to Wear and Accessories to their trade show floor in April of 2023 - creating a one stop shopping destination and becoming the leading Mid West Fashion Hub.
Want more information on exhibiting at ILOE Studios or plan on attending their Chicago show this April 2nd-4th? Visit their website at www.iloestudios.com for more information.
The Power of Accessories with Lele Sadoughi
We are excited to welcome Lele Sadoughi to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Lele previously worked at Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, Club Monaco, J. Crew, Ippolita (who we’ve had on our podcast!) and Banana Republic before starting her eponymous brand. We are excited to speak with Lele about why she started her brand, how her brand has evolved over time, her current most popular styles and more. Here's a link to discover our current favorite Lele Sadoughi styles.
Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2023 Trend Report
Wondering what the trends in bridal will be for Fall 2023? The Style That Binds Us team recently attended Bridal Fashion Week, and can’t wait to give you the inside scoop on what they saw! During the episode, wedding stylist Alison Bruhn & her daughter/co-founder Delia Folk discuss the differences in New York Fashion Week and Bridal Fashion Week, the Fall 2023 bridal trends and more. Enjoy!
- Wedding styling services: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/alisons-wedding-styling-services/
- What is a wedding stylist & should you hire one podcast episode: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/what-is-a-wedding-stylist-should-you-hire-one-to-create-your-dream-wedding-wardrobe/
What to do about thinning hair - A Celebrating Life After 40 episode with Camille Barreto from ME Cosmetics
We've got a special Celebrating Life After 40 episode for you today. I’m so happy to have Camille Barreto as my guest. This is an episode that will resonate with so many women, and actually not just women as they get older, but women at any age who might be experiencing hair loss. After suffering from hair loss for years herself, Camille was on a mission to create a product that could help transform self consciousness into self confidence. In 2021 her dream came true with the launch of ME Cosmetics. She created an entirely new category in the beauty space with “Can’t Stop Me Now” scalp foundation. She has already received the Best Breakthrough Beauty Start Up at the Glossy awards, and was also a winner at the Beauty Independent Beacon Awards. She has been featured in Us magazine, Real Simple, and more. *Use code THESTYLE for 25% off on their website
Video tutorial for how to apply ME Cosmetics: https://vimeo.com/746329160
Breaking Down Classic Style with Kate Schelter
We are excited to welcome Kate Schelter to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Kate has worked as a celebrity stylist, illustrator, artist and designer. She is the author of Classic Style, a book that we both thoroughly enjoyed reading. We are looking forward to breaking down classic, timeless style with Kate in this episode! Here's a link to a shoppable blog post filled with classic style favorites: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/breaking-down-classic-style-with-kate-schelter/
Kate’s book: Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out
Link to the book Kate mentioned during the episode, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World
The Fall 2022 Trend Report
Welcome to Fall 2022! In this episode, mother daughter duo, NYC Stylist Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk give you the low-down on this season’s hottest trends. Let us know if you’d like more information on a body/color analysis, closet edit, and/or a more personalized approach to adding new pieces to your wardrobe for fall. Link to the shoppable Fall 2022 Trend Report here: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/the-fall-2022-trend-report/
-How Barbie Found Her Style - a podcast episode with one of the original Barbie designers: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-barbie-found-her-style/
-Meet the House of Gucci author whose book inspired the film: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/meet-house-of-guccis-author-whose-book-inspired-the-film/
-Discover how the Pantone Color of the Year is chosen: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/meet-very-peri-pantones-2022-color-of-the-year/
-Celebrating Life Over 40 vertical: celebrating life over 40
-Executive & Professional Wardrobe Styling: Executive & Professional Wardrobe StylingWardrobe Consulting & Personal Styling: Wardrobe Consulting and Personal Styling
Meet “The Hollywood Glow Girl”, Angela Caglia
Start now to have holiday ready skin! We are excited to have esthetician & founder of eponymous skincare brand, Angela Caglia on The Style That Binds Us podcast. She has been nicknamed “The Hollywood Glow Girl” for her facials & has a long list of celebrity clients including Suki Waterhouse, Georgia May Jagger, Aurora James, Sting, Barbra Streisand & Chrissy Teigen. Angela Caglia has been featured in Vanity Fair, Town & Country, Who What Wear, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, The Zoe Report, Vogue, Allure & many more. We can’t wait to hear how Angela’s skincare brand came to be, all about her cult-favorite products, her facials & more. Want to try Angela's products? Here's a link to a shoppable post featuring all of Angela's signature products: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-prep-your-skin-for-fall-winter-with-the-hollywood-glow-girl-angela-caglia/
The Future of Work
We are excited to have Meghan Houle who is an executive recruiter as well as host of the Pivot with Purpose podcast (which we’ve been on!) on The Style That Binds us podcast! Meghan has worked for over 20 years as a senior-level recruiter in the luxury, specialty, and consumer retail industries. She’s placed high-achievers in their dream jobs and built high-performing executive teams. She’s also helped everyone from globally recognized corporate brands to solopreneurs create profitable businesses by getting the right people on their teams with her expert talent development strategies. We are so excited to speak with her today about the future of work.
Meghan@Bowerman.com
- Meghan’s Pivot with Purpose podcast: https://www.meghanhoule.com/pivot-with-purpose-podcast
- Link to the episode on Meghan’s podcast where she interviews us: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/we-were-featured-on-the-pivot-with-purpose-podcast/
- Link to our What To Wear on a Virtual Interview YouTube video: https://youtu.be/JGW8UTdgpvs
- Our podcast interview with Aliza Licht: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-to-leave-your-mark-in-any-industry-interview-with-aliza-licht/
- Aliza Licht’s book, “Leave Your Mark”
How To Dress For Success At Work As You Climb The Corporate Ladder
On the latest episode of The Style That Binds Us podcast, mother daughter duo, Alison Bruhn & Delia Folk, talk about the current state of workwear & what people should be wearing to work. They give insights into what they’re hearing from clients as well as employers about what to wear to work in a post-covid world. The way you present yourself for all occasions, but especially work, has the potential to help you achieve your career goals and start apart from the rest. We hope you enjoy the episode! Here's a link to learn more about The Style That Binds Us Executive & Professional Styling Services: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/executive-styling/
Here's a link to learn all about + shop our favorite workwear brand! https://thestylethatbindsus.com/how-m-m-lafleur-is-redefining-workwear-with-power-casual/
What Is A Wedding Stylist & Should You Hire One To Create Your Dream Wedding Wardrobe?
In this episode, Delia & Alison introduce you to the concept of a wedding stylist. Alison has been working with her styling clients for many years to craft their dream wedding wardrobes for themselves & their families. This is one of the biggest & most important fashion moments of your life, and we want to make sure you get it right! With Alison's expertise & connections, you'll be able to plan all your looks from the engagement photos to all the events leading up to the wedding, the wedding weekend, the honeymoon and beyond. In the episode, you'll get the inside scoop on what working with a wedding stylist looks like. Working with a wedding stylist can save you time, stress and money!
If you'd like to learn more about Alison's wedding styling services, book a style discovery call here: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/alisons-wedding-styling-services/
Want more information on weddings? Here's a link to our wedding content vertical: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/category/weddings-bridal/
The Gilded Age | How American Women Influenced French Fashion
We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Block, Senior Editor at Met Museum, art historian and author of Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Delia first met Elizabeth after attending a lecture she gave at The National Arts Club. We cannot wait to learn all about Elizabeth’s book, where she got the idea, what she learned while researching and more. Enjoy!
Link to Elizabeth’s book: https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gp7qv4ckf47
The Knot’s Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor, Shelley Brown, on the latest wedding trends
We are excited to welcome Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor, Shelley Brown, to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Shelley has been featured as a wedding fashion and beauty expert in Vogue, Refinery 29, The Wall Street Journal & Who What Wear. We cannot wait to talk to Shelley about the latest trends she’s seeing in fashion & beauty for weddings, how to use The Knot as a wedding resource, what a day in the life of an editor at a bridal magazine looks like and more.
Want a more in-depth look into the life of Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Knot? Here’s a previous interview with Shelley on our website: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/2017-6-4-shelley-brown-fashion-beauty-editor-the-knot/
Tracy Taylor Ward podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28MzGKiUOBtvhR7zHVyAD5?si=NDfB6r0OQYubHQ_J1oVAug
The Style That Binds Us Wedding Hub: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/category/weddings-bridal/
The Style That Binds Us’ Guide To Wedding Season + Decoding Dress Codes podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28MzGKiUOBtvhR7zHVyAD5?si=s-HFdN1ZTfKdct6z1-6zTg
@shelley_brown on Instagram
Expert Advice On Planning A Wedding From One of America’s Top Wedding Planners, Tracy Taylor Ward
We are excited to welcome Tracy Taylor Ward to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Tracy is the Owner & Creative Director of Tracy Taylor Ward Design which specializes in weddings, milestone birthdays, holiday parties, baby showers, kids parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and so much more! Tracy began her career as an interior designer. She has also been a host on HGTV and MTV. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings & more. During the episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on what to do before hiring a wedding planner, how to choose the venue for your wedding, the ideal length of time needed to plan a wedding, current wedding trends, destination weddings: do’s and don’ts & more. Enjoy!
Tracy’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nsG82jCTkW4FIMeFijuWc?si=LCY5HiszRreJMuRMEJZfMA
Link to Tracy’s private estate weddings podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZXff4UbvH3s7t1yLA1xxz?si=ULd39TeJRSa26IUB0YDs5g
The Style That Binds Us' Guide To Wedding Season podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RURxBfD84AKdylbuQUxhu?si=hqrIXLdvT7uZVjCAul616Q