Make It You

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Make It You episodes

  • What This Year Taught Me (Style, Identity, Business, Motherhood)

    In this week’s episode of the Make It You Podcast, I’m sharing the real lessons 2025 taught me — not the highlight reel, but the behind-the-scenes growth. From projects that didn’t work, to conversations I avoided for too long, to learning how to slow down and lead differently, this episode is a reflective close to a year that stretched me in every way — as a business owner, a leader, a mother, and a woman evolving into her next chapter.

     

    If you’re closing out the year feeling proud, tired, clearer, or all of the above, this episode will meet you right where you are.

     

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • Why growth doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from doing things differently (including hiring up and letting go of control)
    • How asking harder, more honest questions builds stronger relationships and better alignment
    • Why resilience is built through action, not perfection — and how “failed” projects become data

     

    As you reflect on 2025 and prepare for what’s next, this episode will help you gain clarity on what to release, what to keep, and how to move forward with intention.

     

    👉 Ready to step into the next season feeling confident and put together?

     Our Winter Wardrobe Guide is now available and packed with outfit ideas, styling tips, and practical ways to elevate your everyday looks: https://myclosetedit.com/winter-wardrobe

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

     

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    20 min
  • What Not to Buy Him This Holiday Season (And What to Get Instead)

    Ever feel stuck buying gifts for the men in your life — or realize later that the thing you bought is still sitting untouched, tags on? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, Tannya walks you through the top 5 gifts to avoid this holiday season and what to get instead so your money goes toward pieces he’ll actually use, love, and wear.

     

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • The most common “easy” gifts women buy for men — and why they go unused.
    • How to choose upgrades that align with his real habits, not your guesswork.
    • The stylist-approved swaps that instantly make your gift feel thoughtful and practical.

     

    Whether you’re shopping for a partner, dad, brother, or friend, this episode will help you simplify gifting and avoid wasting money on things that never leave the box.

     

    Want the direct links to all the items mentioned? Send Tannya a DM on Instagram at @thecloset.edit with the message “Men’s Gift Guide” and she’ll send everything to you.

     

    👉 Tune in to shop smarter, avoid gifting mistakes, and make holiday shopping effortless.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    14 min
  • How One Female Entrepreneur Built a Community Through Authentic Marketing

    What happens when your side hustle turns into a thriving, community-driven brand? In this week’s episode of Make It You, Tannya sits down with Mackenzie Betonte, founder of The Social Chain, to talk about how she built a successful jewelry business grounded in authenticity, purpose, and connection.

     

    Here’s what you’ll hear:

    • How Mackenzie turned her IVF journey into a business that empowers women.
    • Why building with heart creates stronger client connections.
    • The secret to authentic marketing — no website, no ads, just real relationships.
    • How motherhood reshaped her perspective on balance, business, and self.
    • Why saying “no” is the boundary every entrepreneur needs.

     

    Whether you’re growing a brand, leading a team, or just craving a little inspiration to show up more authentically, this conversation will remind you that success doesn’t have to mean doing it all, just doing it your way.

     

    👉 Tune in now and get inspired to build your business — and your style — with heart.

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    38 min
  • What I Wore for a 5-Day Work Trip to Georgia

    Ever end up with a suitcase full of clothes and still feel like you have nothing to wear? You’re not alone. In this episode, Tannya shares how she packed for a five-day work trip to Georgia and the exact process she uses with clients to plan outfits that travel well, look chic, and make you feel confident.

     

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • How to plan your outfits around your itinerary, not your suitcase.
    • The secret to rewearing pieces without feeling repetitive.
    • Why comfort and polish can absolutely coexist on travel days.
    • The biggest mindset shift from her trip is don’t be afraid to be seen.

     

    Whether you’re heading out for business, a weekend getaway, or your next big conference, this episode will help you simplify packing and step into your trip feeling like your most put-together self.

     

    👉 Tune in to learn how to pack with purpose and style every single time.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

     

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    17 min
  • Pretty and Practical: How to Make Casual Look Put Together

    Feel like your closet is full of beautiful pieces — but nothing you’ll actually wear on a Tuesday morning? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, Tannya shows you how to build a wardrobe that works for your everyday life without losing your unique style.

     

    Here’s what you’ll hear:

    • Why the gap happens between the clothes you love and the ones you actually grab.
    • A breakdown of the essentials: elevated denim, relaxed trousers, cozy knits, show-stopping layers & shoes that work.
    • Smart shopping questions to keep in your back pocket so you buy less—and wear more.
    • How to keep your signature flair alive with bold accessories, statement jackets, and pretty details.

     

    Whether you’re navigating early mornings with kids, weekend errands, or just craving a closet that finally fits, this episode gives you the tools to feel intentional and confident.

     

    👉 Tune in now and let’s make your wardrobe both pretty + practical.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    16 min
  • Making the Shift: Business Casual to Business Professional — What You Need to Know

    What if leveling up your style isn’t just about new clothes, but about stepping into who you’re becoming?

     

    In this episode, I’m sharing how to make the shift from business casual to business professional with confidence without losing your personal style along the way.

     

    You’ll hear:

    ✨ The real difference between casual polish and professional power

     ✨ The key pieces that instantly elevate your look

     ✨ How to shop smarter and dress for where you’re going

     

    Whether you’ve just landed a promotion or you’re simply ready to look the part, this episode will help you align your wardrobe with your next chapter — one intentional outfit at a time.

     

    🎧 Hit play and start showing up like the leader you already are.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    12 min
  • PR Secrets, Style Confidence, and the Legacy You’re Building with Cris Gordon

    Is it possible to grow a thriving business, raise a family, and still feel connected to yourself? In this bold and inspiring episode of Make It You, I’m joined by powerhouse publicist, entrepreneur, and mama of four — Cris Gordon — for a conversation about owning your voice, setting boundaries, and building a life and brand that actually reflects you.

     

    Whether you’re scaling a business, navigating motherhood, or going through a personal reinvention, this episode will help you find your version of success — without burning out or blending in.

     

    🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

    • Why personal style is a power move, not a luxury

    • The Do, Don’t, Delegate framework for staying sane while doing it all

    • How motherhood became Cris’s superpower — not a setback

    • The mindset shift that helped her reclaim her identity post-baby

    • How to decide what to say “yes” and “no” to when your calendar is full

     

    Cris gets real about what it’s like to juggle multiple businesses, build a team, raise four kids, and still show up as her bold, stylish self — with the systems and support to make it sustainable.

    👉 Listen now and get inspired to redefine what balance looks like on your terms.

    Follow Cris Gordon on Instagram: @crisgordonpr

    Learn more about her PR agency: CBee Communications

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for shopping boards: www.myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call with Tannya - www.myclosetedit.com/claritycall

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/

    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/

    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    40 min
  • 5 Style Questions Everyone Is Asking This Season (Answered!)

    What if the style confusion you’ve been feeling isn't just about fashion, but about who you're becoming?

    In this episode, I’m diving into the top style questions I’ve been getting lately, from closet edits to shopping trips to DMs. These are the things real women are asking as they figure out how to dress for this new season of life.

     

    You’ll hear:

    ✨ What to wear casually besides denim (yes, there are options!)

    ✨ Whether you can really still wear shorts after 40

    ✨ The best jackets for broad shoulders and what to avoid

    ✨ Where to shop if you’re petite and always drowning in fabric

    ✨ The 4 brands I never recommend to clients (and why)

     

    You’ll also hear a powerful client story that proves this: No matter how long you’ve struggled with shopping or style, there is a way forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

     

    Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe or just tired of feeling stuck, this episode will help you stop second-guessing and start feeling good in your clothes again.

     

    🎧 Hit play and walk away with answers that actually work for your life.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/
    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/
    22 min
  • Why High-Achievers Struggle in Love (and How to Attract the Right Partner) with Emily Freeman

    Are you a high-achiever who’s doing all the right things in dating, yet nothing is clicking? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Make It You, I am joined by dating coach Emily Freeman to unpack why real connection can’t be strategized and why your need to “get it right” might actually be keeping love at arm’s length.

     

    This conversation is for you if dating feels more like a checklist than a connection. Emily shares how embracing vulnerability, balancing masculine and feminine energy, and even your personal style can shift you from performative dating to a powerful, magnetic connection.

     

    🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

     • Why real connection is energetic, not transactional

     • The difference between “nice guys” and “good guys”

     • How attraction can grow over time (and why that second date matters)

     • How your style signals self-worth and attracts aligned partners

     • Emily’s personal story of finding love while building her coaching practice

     

    Whether you're just re-entering the dating world or ready to find something deeper and more aligned, this episode is your invitation to stop performing and start connecting authentically.

     

    👉 Listen now and learn how to shift from strategy to soul.

     

    Learn more about Emily's work + book a session: Feminine in Love Program

    Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyfreemancoaching

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: www.myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call with Tannya - www.myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/

    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/

    • Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    58 min
  • How to Look Relatable and Elevated Without Losing Yourself

    What if blending in is actually holding you back?

     

    In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the most common style dilemmas I hear from clients in leadership, business, and public-facing roles:

     

    How do you stand out while still feeling approachable and authentic?

     

    You’ll hear:

    ✨ Client stories, from a tech executive to a med spa owner, who each found their balance between relatable and elevated

     ✨ Simple ways to add polish without losing comfort or confidence

     ✨ Why being “too relatable” can actually make you invisible

     ✨ The 5 style shifts that will elevate your wardrobe without a full overhaul

     ✨ How to dress like the future version of you (and feel good doing it)

     

    Whether you're building your brand, dating again, or just showing up for something bigger in your life, this episode is your reminder:

     

    You can lead with style, without dimming your light.

     

    Hit play and let’s make your look more aligned with where you are and where you're going.

     

    🎉Join the Style Insider for weekly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler

    🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall

     

    Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit!

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/

    Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    14 min

About Make It You

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Make It You is the podcast for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs ready to align who they are with who they're becoming.


Hosted by Tannya Bernadette — Founder & CEO of…