Finding Your Good

We know you’ll chair-ish these tips and tricks for years to come. On this podcast episode, Staged for Success, three professional DC-area interior stylists and home stagers share details about the items that one MUST bring to Goodwill for optimal thrift shopping success, information on why home décor thrifting in the nation’s capital is the best of the best, and tips for styling a room using quirky, brain-teasing accent pieces.

This week’s guests include:

• Stacy Harvie of Capitol Vintage Charm
• Natania Busby of Nattie’s Life for Real and Nattie Style
• Cat Guerra of Interior Stylings by Cat

Sweater bumps, toxic laundry detergent, the fear of mending socks, and organic cotton's dark side: In this episode, Sarah sits down with a panel of local fashion, home organization, and clothing repair experts to explore why sustainable style doesn't just apply to what we buy, it's about what we know about our favorite clothing pieces and how we take care of them so that they last the test of time. 

Our guests include: Erica Ahmed, CEO of The Green Laundress clothing repair expert, Margaret Hathaway; mother-daughter duo, Mary and Emma Kingsley, Founders of the sustainability-focused; e-commerce lifestyle brand, Lady Farmer; and professional organizer Jakia Muhammad, CEO of The Sole Organizer.

No matter who you are or what you do, personal style is shaped by confidence-boosting clothing that you love. Tailoring can be a key tool in achieving your desired individual aesthetic.

On this episode, we're joined by Casey Sibley of Pattern Scout and Burrell Brown of StreetSmart Tailoring to discuss why thrifters especially need tailoring to transform secondhand finds into long-lasting chic wardrobe staples that will leave one feeling good, without breaking the bank. Alterations are truly worth the investment. Even if a thrift find was under $10.

Do they actually teach you the importance of secondhand and upcycling in fashion design school? What's it like to thrift and use DIY skills while competing on Season 18 of Bravo's, 'Project Runway?' Chelsey Carter, Founder/CEO and Fashion Designer at Alex Carter, is the go-to expert to answer these unique questions. 

On this episode of Finding Your Good, Chelsey shares her thrift story, explores what it was like to upcycle a two-piece look for Karlie Kloss using Goodwill denim, and provides insight into fashion school's emphasis on sustainability. 

A week after listening to this chat, we were able to thrift a REAL 70’s leather Gucci bag for $6! Now we know what to look for when seeking vintage designer bags at Goodwill. Alison, Jason, and Joelle dive into all things authentication, designer, and vintage. They break down how to authenticate thrifted designer fashions (both handbags and clothing), methods of dating luxury vintage pieces, and ways to value hard-to-find secondhand treasures. May this episode be your pocket designer authentication guide!

This week’s line-up of fashion historians and thrift experts includes:

• Alison Zupancic, Lifestyle, Inclusivity, and Fitness Influencer, and Plus-Size Model at @curvygirldc.
• Jason Barnes, Performance Artist and Fashion Historian at @gracedrones. Comedic fashion history podcast host at @thebeautyarcheo.
• Joelle Firzli, Fashion Historian at @ellejo_theindependentcurator, Co-Founder of Tribute Collective (@thisistribute) and DC Sustainable Fashion Collective (@dcsfcollective).

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/all-things-authentication

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Want even more thrifty inspiration? Follow us on Instagram @findingyourgood! Thanks so much for listening and finding your good with us! 

*DISCLAIMER: Goodwill of Greater Washington does not authenticate inventory sold at its brick and mortar retail stores.

Yes, your favorite thrifted summer romper CAN be worn in the fall or winter. It's all about styling, baby! 

If you're looking for inspiration on ways to make summer fashion staples work for all seasons, or just some handy tips about thrifting at Goodwill for beautiful warm-weather pieces, join us for our very first Finding Your Good episode of Season 2!

We're sitting down with not one but five thrift experts - of all sizes, backgrounds, and styles - to discuss how one can thrift effectively for summer treasures, where to find the best of the best, and ways to compose outfits that incorporate summer items year-round.

Our exciting inaugural episode's line-up of thrift experts includes:

• Amanda, Thrift Hobbyist, Model and Clean Beauty Maven at @pandasantoro and @ivy.wild.beauty
• Amber, Thrift, Food and Lifestyle Blogger at @eatnstyleblog
• Emily, Thrifted Fashion and Home Instagram Influencer at @styledbyempris 
• Meredith, Digital Creator and Vintage Clothing Curator at @meredithgypsyglam and @stetsonstories
• Sam, Artist, Thrifter, Jewelry Designer at @newvintagebysam 

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/summer-sizzle/

If you haven’t yet, please subscribe to Finding Your Good on Apple Podcasts, and while you're there don’t forget to rate and review our show.

Want even more thrifty inspiration? Follow us on Instagram @findingyourgood!

Thanks so much for listening and finding your good with us! 

Arielle Lewis is a mega photographer to DC’s most popular style influencers. A self-taught lady boss who now photograph’s the district’s most fashionable full-time, Arielle shares her pro tips on taking pictures of street, luxe, and thrift style. She provides suggestions on everything from what patterns to consider when photographing vibrant outfits to where you should source props for desired backgrounds.
The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/strike-a-pose/
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The workplace fashion police have laws that are always changing. What colors can be worn at work? Skirts or pants? Will I be arrested for this dress? It all can be very hard to keep up with - making dressing for success difficult to navigate. But with the expertise of local fashion and lifestyle influencer, Tiffany of Policy and Fashion, we can explore the creativity and affordability of work attire and what it means to work it at work.
The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/working-it-at-work/
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How can you tell if it's vintage through a simple zipper? What are the best times to shop vintage at Goodwill? Sheena Ozzella, owner/curator of Ruby Threads Vintage, discusses starting an online vintage store, the state of vintage secondhand fashion, ways to identify vintage items through certain characteristics, and why thrift stores are to thank for her business.
About Sheena
Sheena grew up close to Buffalo,NY. There, she went to punk shows, learned how to bake her first cake, and fell in love with all things vintage.
When she's not searching for vintage, Sheena plays guitar and sings in an indie rock band and tours the world.
Sheena is the owner of Ruby Threads Vintage, an Etsy vintage store that offers items of all sizes and decades.
The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/the-vintage-vault/
If you haven’t yet, please subscribe to Finding Your Good on Apple Podcasts, and while you're there don’t forget to rate and review our show. Thanks so much for listening.

Expert thrifter and Goodwill employee Carolyn Becker of @Petite_Punk has been in the thrift game since she came out of the womb, with a wardrobe consisting of rare designer vintage (think Chanel and Emilio Pucci) - all of which she's thrifted.
Tune in this week as she shares the best times to shop vintage gems at Goodwill, details about when new products go onto the sales-floor, and an insider look at the life-cycle of damaged donations that aren't sold in stores.
The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-tips-from-the-inside/
If you haven’t yet, please subscribe to Finding Your Good on Apple Podcasts, and while you're there don’t forget to rate and review our show. Thanks so much for listening.