Stressed But Well Dressed

Dahlia is joined by Dr Carolyn Mair to discuss the link between our clothes and our behaviour. Dahlia and Carolyn talk about how clothes are a contributing factor to our identity and shape how we present ourselves to the world. Carolyn talks about how quick we are to make an opinion on others based on what we see - and what we can do to be more conscious of this.

Dr Carolyn Mair is a Cognitive Psychologist, and fashion business consultant. Prior to establishing her consultancy in 2017, she was full Professor of Psychology for Fashion at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where she established the University’s Psychology Department and created the world’s first MSc and BSc programmes to apply Psychology specifically in the context of fashion. She has published broadly in academic and business journals, and is frequently cited in press and media. Her book, The Psychology of Fashion, published in 2018, has sold almost 10,000 copies internationally and is now available in six languages. Carolyn is Chartered Psychologist, Fellow of the British Psychological Society and recipient of their Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Education Award. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc Research Methods, and BSc Applied Psychology and Computing. In her early career, she worked as a visual merchandiser and graphic designer.

In the fourth episode of 'Stressed But Well Dressed' Dahlia interviews actress Adele Silva. Adele has played a number of roles both on screen and on stage and currently works both in casting and tuition - helping to identify new and emerging talent.

Adele talks about how it feels to get into character and how her costume helps her get into role. Dahlia and Adele discuss how to build your confidence and develop your resilience. Adele shares advice from the work she does today helping young talent to break into the industry, and draws on how her acting experience over the last thirty years has shaped who she is today.

In the third episode of 'Stressed but Well Dressed' Dahlia interviews Paula Grizzard, Founder, Consultant and Coach. Dahlia and Paula discuss the link between clothes and confidence. Paula's experience includes positions in both the private and public sector working in the UK and across the globe. Paula talks about how she has shown up in what she defines as the 'three stages' of her career explaining that now she feels like she is 'me being me.' The conversation includes advice on how to make your mark and create visibility. Dahlia and Paula talk about the value of networking and how to have the confidence to be memorable in a crowded room.

Did you know that school age children are dressed in some sort of uniform nearly all of the time!

In this bonus episode of the podcast we interview our youngest generation of listeners. The conversation includes how what they wear shapes their identity. We discuss dressing for your mood, wearing a team kit and the balance between conforming and being unique.

In the second episode of 'Stressed but Well Dressed' Dahlia interviews Lizzie Martin, owner and head coach at Work Life Mother. Dahlia and Lizzie discuss the topic of belonging and how organisations can create a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Lizzie shares her experience of working in an organisation where she was required to wear a uniform and the impact uniform can have on culture and identity. She then shares some of her insights from her more recent work at Work Life Mother where she works with multinational organisations to support parents in their return to work post parental leave. Lizzie reflects on the way she has built up her personal brand as she transitioned from employee to business owner and how she has built her confidence as she has done this.

In the first episode of 'Stressed but Well Dressed' Dahlia interviews Ms Great Britain 22/23 Charlotte Clemie. Dahlia and Charlotte discuss the link between clothes and confidence and talk about the symbolism attached to the clothes we wear. Charlotte shares her experience of playing the role of Barbie for Mattel and how she later carved out her own career behind the camera as a photographer. She also takes us behind the scenes at pageant contests and talks about how competing has helped her find her tribe and given her the confidence to be where she is today.