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Enclothed Cognition Is Your Sales Secret Weapon w/ Gina Trimarco
Gina Trimarco is an expert communicator, here to talk with Natalie Tincher of the Wear Who You Are podcast all about Improvised Intelligence™ (improv-based emotional intelligence), how to show up authentically as yourself, and why enclothed cognition is your secret weapon. In a sales context. If you're not familiar with the term, it refers to the systematic influence that clothes have on the wearer's psychology. And Gina just gets it! And how could she not? She's dedicated her life to helping people improve their communication skills, so it only makes sense that she's got pockets-full of ideas when it comes to how to dress for work. An Industry Adjacent guest of the podcast, Gina comes to us as the founder of Carolina Improv, an improv comedy theater and school, a best selling author, an organizational health advisor and Certified Working Genius™ Facilitator. Natalie and Gina also talk a little about improv and how humor can bond you in the workplace, how coffee machines can change your life, and finding your signature look (hint: Gina's is lipstick!). Don't miss this fun and fabulous episode of Wear Who You Are, and learn how to hone your sales secret weapon.
Kindness, Slow Fashion, and American Made w/ Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing
The Wear Who You Are team is back with an Industry Insider episode, featuring Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing. Host Natalie Tincher is tapping into her Midwest upbringing for this conversation with the co-founder and owner of this sustainably and ethically made company, based out of Michigan. Conscious Clothing is notable for its commitment to using eco-friendly materials and low-impact dyes, as well as being completely American designed, sourced, and made. As if all of that wasn't enough, Conscious Clothing also has a profoundly moving story.
Unraveling Manufacturing: Who Makes Your Clothes and Why You Should Care
Looking into the fashion industry, compiling a robust resource so you know how to navigate choices when you’re filling your closet.
How do I find affordable, ethical clothing? Plus, settling the denim-rise debate.
The Wear Who You Are team is thrilled to be back with a Town-Hall style episode in which Natalie answers your important style questions. First up: are you on the hunt for stylish yet ethical clothing options that won't break the bank? Look no further! In this informative Nat Chat episode, Natalie delves into the world of ethical fashion and explores practical tips for buying ethical clothes within budget.
Why Sustainability Matters & How to Shop Your Values
Looking into the fashion industry, compiling a robust resource so you know how to navigate choices when you’re filling your closet.
Much Ado About Styling: Actors on Headshots, Auditions, and Costuming w/Kelly McCready
Actors on styling, headshot, and how to represent yourself authentically. Even when you’re playing a different character, your own style is present. So how do you reconcile the two?
Creating Gender-Inclusive Style Assessments
BU Style on Pride. In honor of Pride month, we wanted to offer a couple of resources who might want to shop with this value in mind. But that might look like a couple of different things: Gender neutral clothing (that is actually fun and full of Personality, not boring and overly “neutral”). Queer-owned businesses (shop your values!). Companies that focus on body and gender diversity in their advertising campaigns (because inclusivity is also about representation)