If you've ever wanted to experience a live tarot card reading, today is your magical day! In Episode 20 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe is speaking with Todd Gano about his retail career, spirituality, and why clothing is a way of communicating who we are without uttering a word. 

Todd shares his journey from attending art college to working at American Eagle and now at Abercrombie & Fitch, highlighting how his experiences in retail have shaped his understanding of fashion. He describes how fashion allows people to communicate their identity and how taking five minutes to reflect on how you feel, then expressing that through your clothing, is a form of meditation. 

Both Marlowe and Todd discuss the importance of confidence in fashion and makeup choices. Todd reflects on his past experiences in a small town, where he felt pressured to conform to societal norms and not express himself as colorfully as he would have liked. Currently, Todd embraces his creative side, which led him to choose a career that is not traditionally creative, such as graphic or clothing design, allowing him to express his creativity on his terms. 

In this episode, Todd offers a live tarot card reading to Marlowe. What’s fascinating about Todd’s approach to tarot is that Todd does not ask people to share their situation, but instead allows the cards to convey the message. Todd pulls five cards and shares them with Marlowe, who then determines how the meaning of each card applies to her life. 

This episode demonstrates that the journey toward authenticity is not only a personal endeavor but also a means of defining oneself and building confidence. Todd Gano utilizes colors, patterns, and spirituality to find additional ways to express himself. 

This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.