Stressed But Well Dressed

Dahlia is joined by Liv Lewis, known on instagram under the handle 'Ultimate Girl Gang' to discuss stress, dress, divorce and dating.

Dahlia and Liv dive into an honest, grounded conversation about how divorce reshapes your identity, exploring what it really means to move from being part of a partnership to rediscovering yourself as an individual. They unpack the emotional, practical and deeply personal shifts that happen when a long-term relationship ends, and how that transition forces you to confront who you are without the structure of a couple.

Liv shares her lived experience of going through a divorce—what the process demanded of her, how it changed her day-to-day life, and the unexpected ways it challenged her sense of self. She talks openly about the emotional fallout, the rebuilding phase, and the slow, sometimes uncomfortable work of understanding what you want, what you value and how you want to show up in the world after a major life change.

The conversation explores how significant transitions—like divorce, separation or the end of a long-term relationship—can shape your identity and push you into a new chapter of personal growth. Dahlia and Liv discuss how to rebuild confidence from the inside out, how to reconnect with your own voice, and how to create a life that feels aligned with who you are becoming.

They also touch on the lighter, practical side of starting again: what to wear when you begin dating after divorce, how style can support confidence, and how clothing can help you express a renewed sense of self. It’s a thoughtful, relatable discussion for anyone navigating identity shifts, rediscovery and the realities of life after divorce.

Liv Lewis lives in the Cotswolds with her 4 daughters and runs the instagram account 'Ultimate Girl Gang'. Her love for fashion has seen her previously holding roles at Christian Louboutin and Net-A-Porter.

Dahlia is joined by Tea Colaianni founder and chair of WiHTL the collaborative community driving inclusion across Hospitality, Travel, Retail and Leisure industries to reflect on International Women's Day.

The conversation unpacks the purpose of the day and whether it is still relevant in 2026. Dahlia and Tea talk about the need for companies to have clear policies and practices - and how stressful it can be for employees who work in a culture where policies and practice don't appear to align.

The discussion includes Tea's view on the theme for 2026 which was 'Give to Gain' and whether women should actually feel the need to continue to 'give' in order to gain equality.

Tea shares examples of where she has challenged the status quo, how she has built her confidence and the real business value of inclusive leadership.

Tea Colaianni has more than 30 years experience in consumer facing industries gained in organisations like Hilton Hotels and Merlin Entertainments. A lawyer by training, after a successful executive career as Chief People Officer, Tea has built a broad advisory portfolio serving on multiple boards as a Non-Executive Director. She is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at The Watches of Switzerland Group Plc and Non-Executive Director at SD Worx NV. Tea was previously Vice-Chair and Chair of the ESG Committee at Canford School. Tea is the Founder and Chair of WiHTL & Diversity in Retail, a member organisation counting over 115 of the most recognisable brands in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail industries worldwide with a mission to create diverse and inclusive working environments and positively impact 5 million employees globally by 2030

Dahlia is joined by Becky Pritchard to discuss how clothes became her anchor when her son was diagnosed with a rare condition.

Becky's family life was uprooted to London whilst her son received treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a six month period and during that time Becky had to dig deep to build strength, courage and resilience.

A chance meeting with a stranger allowed her to see that self-care was not just something that it was 'ok' to do whilst her child was having treatment but also critical to preserve her wellbeing.

Dahlia and Becky discuss how clothes became Becky's anchor and really did take her from stressed to well-dressed at a very challenging time.

With over two decades in the audio industry Becky turns branded podcasts into must-listen content at award-winning agency Distorted. She also sits on the Board of Directors at Audio UK, is a judge for multiple industry awards and is a regular speaker at industry events. She is known for herinnovative and trend-sharp approach.
BUT, on top of her professional capabilities, most importantly Becky is a Mum and has experienced first hand life in and out of hospital with a child suffering from a serious and rare auto-immune condition. In 2026 Becky has committed toraising funds for Leeds Children's Hospital and Great Ormond Street.

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Stressed But Well Dressed is hosted by Dahlia Stroud and a new episode of the show is released every Friday with Dahlia interviewing a guest on the link between clothes and confidence and discussing their version of well-dressed.

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Dahlia is joined by Tamu Thomas to discuss why our work should add value to our lives but so often ends up depleting us.

Dahlia and Tamu discuss how to make our work work for us and what to do when it doesn't. Tamu gives practical tips on how to get honest about the work we are doing and how it is making us feel. She explains how to rewire your nervous system after burnout giving listeners practical advice on what it means to stay less stressed and more well dressed.

Tamu Thomas is a Human Flourishing Specialist, keynote speaker and mentor for emerging thought leaders. Her book, Women Who Work Too Much was published by Hay House in 2024.

She helps high-performing women and future focused organisations evolve the way they work so ambition, wellbeing and high-performance coexist without burnout.

A former social worker with16 years experience, Tamu blends the science of human safety, connection and behavior change to translate complex human dynamics into clear, actionable leadership strategy. Her approach centres nervous system safety, belonging and joy as essential foundations for sustainable high performance.

Alongside her organisational work, Tamu supports founders, service-based professionals and emerging thought leaders to build magnetic, commercially viable speaker brands that position them as the obvious choice for paid opportunities.

Tamu’s insights have made her a trusted voice for brands such as NatWest, Ralph Lauren, Stylist Magazine, Santander, Harper’s Bazaar, TikTok, Grazia magazine and Brunel University. She is known for delivering mindset-shifting content with warmth, precision and clarity making big ideas feel both accessible and transformative.

Her signature belief: Work should develop us not deplete us. When it's grounded in meaning and purpose it can become a source of connection and flourishing that fuels our wellbeing.

Stressed But Well Dressed is a weekly show about the link between clothes, confidence and mindset.

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Dahlia is joined by Galina Sobolev, designer, stylist and former model to discuss clothes, confidence and cultural influences on how we dress.

In this episode, Dahlia speaks with fashion designer Galina Sobolev about her life, her move from Odessa to New York, and the experiences that shaped her career in the American fashion industry. Galina shares how immigration, early ambition, and the cultural shift of arriving in the United States influenced her creative direction and long-term success.

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Dahlia is joined by Anna Mathur to discuss stress, psychotherapy and gaining support from those around you.

Anna is a psychotherapist and best selling author and explains in the value that therapy can offer in our everyday (rather than being reserved for moments of crisis). Dahlia and Anna discuss ways to source support in our lives, understanding boundaries and recognising how and where in our network we can seek out support when we need it most. The conversation includes a look into our 'uncomfortable truths', what it means when we 'self sabotage' and how to bring us back into the present and remember who we are and what we can and do handle in our everyday

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and bestsellingauthor. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the consulting room, sharing her personal and professional experiences online. She offers supportive insights across social media platforms, via online courses, at in-personevents, and through her incredibly popular podcast, The Therapy Edit. Anna's podcast has over 4 million downloads, with guests including Fearne Cotton, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Anna Whitehouse, Holly Tucker, Giovanna Fletcherand Liz Earle.

Anna is frequently called upon as an expert for printand broadcast media, having featured in The Times, The Telegraph, iNews, ITV’s This Morning, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, amongst others.Her previous books include Sunday Times bestsellers Mind Over Mother, Know Your Worth, Raising a Happier Mother and The Uncomfortable Truth.

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Dahlia is joined by fashion designer and artist Oliva Rubin to discuss the creativity, clothing and how to continue to follow your dreams.

Olivia takes listeners behind the scenes on the development of the Olivia Rubin brand including what inspired her, how it grew, how she connected with customers and the moment she knew it was time to pivot.

Dahlia and Olivia discuss the importance of staying true to who you are and remembering why you started in the first place, how to create sustainable brands and the joy Olivia has experienced re finding her original designs on Vinted!

Olivia talks about her personal style, how clothes influence your confidence and as always whether you can be stressed and well dressed at the same time.

After taking time away from design to focus on her family, Olivia found herself craving the colour and creativity that once defined her. What began as a personal journey soon grew into a brand loved for its playful prints, expressive colours, and designs that empower women to feel confident, vibrant, and truly themselves.
After a whirlwind journey of fast-gaining recognition and selling worldwide, Olivia has decided to slow down: to return to her creative roots, allow space for intention in the design process, and spend quality time making memories with her daughters.

Every Olivia Rubin piece is a reminder that success is about purpose, presence, and the joy of creating something meaningful.

Olivia's brand can be found at www.oliviarubinlondon.com and Olivia's instagram is @oliviarubin

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Dahlia is joined by Kate Rand, former CEO of Cocoon Club to discuss what it means to find the perfect handbag.

Dahlia and Kate discuss the state of the nation in relation to luxury handbags and how costs have sky rocketed in the last few years dramatically changing the market. Kate explains the world of handbag rental via Cocoon and they discuss craftmanship, choice and the rise and fall of the 'it' bag.

Kate reflects on her own journey working everywhere from Topshop to Threads Styling and how her confidence has shaped her style. The discussion includes a look into emotional baggage, an understanding of the sharing economy and why

Kate Rand is an International scale-up and growth leader with a passion for creating safe spaces and developing future leaders. Kate holds an MBA at Warwick Business School, studied on a scholarship from the 30% Club for inspiring women in business. Kate has experience in M&A across industries, in particular in start up and growth stage businesses, building high performance leadership teams. She has won over 30 awards, including HR most influential and Mogul top 100 CHRO's.

Dahlia is joined by Chloe Pierre, founder of Thy.Self an inclusive wellness community and author of the book 'Take Care' to discuss the role of 'wellness' n society today.

Chloe explains how the wellness journey and why a recognition that wellness was lacking inclusion drove her to create Thy.Self.

The conversation includes a discussion on who we have over commercialised and glamourised wellness, why we need to get back to basics and why we need more third spaces for wellbeing.

Chloe gives top tips on wellness, confidence and knowing yourself and challenges how we see wellness today.

Chloe Pierre is a globally published and recognised author of Take Care, a wellness guide which centres on Black women’s wellbeing, a digital strategist and award winning content creator working with the likes of Indeed, Youtube, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, H&M, Monki, Pinterest,Nike, Jordan, Samsung, M&S, Calvin Klein and Founder/ CEO of disruptive wellness platform thy.self which aims to actualise self-care both online and in real life as well as diversify the wellness community internationally.

Through carefully curated corporate workshops tackling workplace wellness and adversity to public and community focused events, workshops, talks and technology, thy.self is broadening access to wellness to communities of people previously unable, unaware and underrepresented within the

wellness industry as well as creating a safe space to open conversations around cultural issues for overall wellbeing and prioritising diversity within the industry. thy.self is a community based in London with links, reach and ties across the UK and growing internationally. They are focused on re-discovering and bringing new meanings to self-care and self-love, whilst tackling challenging issues, through our thy.self events and making wellness accessible to diverse communities through outreach, output and every activity they do. Chloe herself, recognises wellbeing and how it can empower lives and human progress. Personally she has seen personal growth through Breathwork and specialises in offering Breathwork and a focus of wellbeing to every project and collaboration she is involved in therefore ensuring everyone has access to wellbeing in its simplest form.

With a dedicated focus on consulting brands on their social and cultural responsibility, Chloe prioritises full service account management alongside thy.self commitments, by remaining client facing, building relationships, community, communication, content to drive consumer engagement and

brand loyalty to build/ protect brands influence whilst linking them with communities and individuals on the ground.

Personally Chloe is very much interested and vocal about worldly matters including racial and gender equity, human tolerance and ethical sustainability in all areas of life including planetary sustainability.

Chloe’s features include Forbes, The Sunday Times, British Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour

Magazine, Stylist Magazine, Refinery29 UK & USA, New York Times and many more.

Dahlia is joined by Richard Pascoe to discuss the confidence that is required to get up on stage and present an idea. Richard is an expert in presentation skills and has co-authored the book 'The Versatile Presenter' sharing 12 different 'styles' or 'personas' that can be adopted to help presenters share their message with their audience.

Richard explains how to choose a persona that is right for the message that you want to share and how to think and dress in a way that gets you into character. Dahlia and Richard discuss how to build your confidence on stage, what to wear and what to do if it all goes wrong. Richard also explains what to do post presentation - how to capture the feedback and what to do with it. Stressed or Well Dressed on stage? This episode is all about understanding how to share your story and connect with your audience.

Richard is one of the UK’s top experts in advanced presentation skills, especially in commercial business situations.

Richard spent 18 years at P&G, the global Fortune 100 company, in a range of UK-based and global roles: sales, insights, and learning & development.  In addition, he became their go-to global expert on advanced presentation skills training – becoming known as the “guru grandfather of presentation skills”.

In 2016 Richard has shifted this ‘side hustle’ into his sole focus when he created Making Presentations.  He works with large multinationals like P&G and Carlsberg, UK companies like Channel 4 and TTP, and heroic charities like Trussell and Yorkshire Cancer Research. He designs and delivers training courses, leads executive coaching and delivers keynote talks on “the science and art of saying things brilliantly”.

Richard is the co-author, with Kirstie Hawkes, of “The Versatile Presenter: Master 12 styles to get the response youneed” – a book that tells you how to break-out of your one fixed style of presenting and to embody any of twelve different styles. It transforms you into a truly versatile business presenter.