Image Matters: The Podcast

Dance fitness is for everyone, all ages, shapes and backgrounds.  If you have access to music of any genre and an interest in dancing, then dance fitness can help you gain and maintain fitness, improve your mental health and give you something fun to do in a virtual group, on your own, or with your family members.

The impact of colour on your image.

The use of colour is one of the most effective and easiest ways to improve your image. Colour can be added to your hair, makeup, accessories and clothing to spruce up your look or make an outfit look dressier or more glamorous.

Topics discussed include:

• The ageing and draining effects of wearing the wrong colours;
• The importance of having a style and colour analysis done by a certified Image Consultant;
• The science behind the colour analysis;
• How to incorporate colour into hair, nails, makeup;
• It’s not about your race -  it’s about your skin undertone

Selling oneself doesn’t come naturally to most, these high-pressure meetings, with someone we don’t know, asking questions we don’t necessarily know the answer too, are bound to feel completely unnatural and sometimes scary. Maintaining proper interview etiquette is an absolutely crucial first step to making a great impression. 

What’s your why? Have you ever found yourself asking “what is my purpose? Why am I here?” In this podcast episode, we speak to Barbara Mutedzi on the topic of purpose. Knowing your why, and walking fully in your purpose is essential for a good overall image. Barbara Mutedzi is a Conscious Leadership Coach trained in neuroscience-based coaching, with a background in health and community psychology, socio-cultural and medical anthropology. 

In the first 7 seconds of meeting you, your skin and hair are some of the most striking features an observer notices.  In repeat encounters, these elements continue to impact one’s external image and threaten to affect your ability to have your ideas heard and your credentials questioned. Sofia Saungweme is a natural hair stylist and activist who frequently hosts natural hair masterclasses.

Whatever your reason for wearing makeup maybe, it is a necessary image management tool which, when used correctly, can enhance your natural beauty. In this episode, Audrey takes us through invaluable tips and advice on:

1. The age when a woman should never leave home without her makeup;
2. The importance of blush for ethnic skin tones;
3. Brand loyalty in makeup;
4. The 6 essential makeup items to pack in your bag;
5. Makeup etiquette and the risks of sharing makeup products.

Appearance is the element that most people think of when asked to define a person's image. In our first episode, we explore topics and issues around beauty and skincare. Your appearance or your outer image is one of the five elements that form the overall image.  Within the first 7 seconds of observing a person, we make certain decisions based on our perceptions, which may or may not be accurate.