There is a certain stigma around modeling, style, and the whole fashion industry: it’s a cold, superficial environment focused solely on perishable, shallow human characteristics... THE LOOK! And, although there are unwritten rules about how people present themselves and how they are perceived, style and clothing are so much more than mere looks; they can also help someone grow, rediscover themselves, and thrive. 

Today, we are joined by Lauren Messiah; she is a style expert,entrepreneur, digital influencer, and educator. Lauren combines personal styling and life coaching to change people's lives by changing how they see themselves. Her clients’ internal transformations are revealed and reflected in their new clothing; their new fit! It’s no wonder Google named Lauren #WomenToWatch on YouTube, and why she’s been featured in Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, VH1, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others.   

Lauren is the author of "Style Therapy: 30 Days To Your Signature Style." She is a dynamic entrepreneur and creator, with over 10 million views on YouTube. She has also designed and led workshops and training for Bloomingdales, Westfield Mall, Nickelodeon, THE OUTNET, and Luxury Garage, to name a few. 

Lauren is absolutely the expert to answer today's question, How Can I Unlock My True Self Through Style? She shares some impeccable and witty insights on self-image, confidence, fashion, and style. We talked about her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur; she shared her experiences coming to LA from suburban Virginia and feeling like a freak when she was trying to get into a nightclub. We spoke about how our clothes can impact how we and others perceive ourselves and how to deal with both internal and external judgment. Finally, Lauren offers practical and productive tips for how you can step out of your comfort-zone and into your courageously styled true self.

Some Questions We Ask:

• Can you tell us about you and how you've climbed to where you are? (8:03)
• What do you find is the biggest challenge for people in trying to step into their true style? (13:12)
• What was the story that you shed and the new story you’ve stepped into? (15:20)
• We all have body image issues and body confidence challenges; what can you say to us to help with that?(29:00)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How having a degree is not synonymous with getting an excellent job that pays well (9:37)
• How its possible to see the detours in our careers as positives (11:37)
• The difference between working to style celebrities and ordinary people (13:59)
• To stop being afraid of success; Lauren talks about her journey of shedding negative beliefs about self to find success (17:29)
• The importance of confidence when we define our style (26:06)
• The impact of culture shock and “feeling like a freaking loser” as Lauren describes her first experiences in LA (41:46)

Resources:

• Lauren Messiah website
• Book: Lauren Messiah - Style Therapy: 30 Days to Your Signature Style

Connect with Lauren:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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