The Style Project: a podcast about body love, self esteem and personal style

Nat Tolhopf is the queen of imperfect action. She’s a business coach, author and speaker, and everyone’s biggest cheerleader in business and in life, her energy and positivity is infectious!In this best bits episode Nat and I chat about flipping the “f#$k it” switch at 40, but also learn about how a physical ailment changed Nat’s view of herself, for the better.Wow, who would have thought having your face paralysed like Nat would help her see how beautiful she actually was. Nat’s co...

Rebekah Homes, aka Becks is a professional organiser and declutterer, and owner of TSSS and Clutter Collect.In this Best Bits snippet, Becks and I chat about why liking her body is a practical decision (like a lot of things in Becks life).We discuss the idea of body neutrality, and why it’s important to not blame your body when things don’t work on you.I just really love the perspective Becks has on her relationship with her body. She says it as a vessel to get stuff done (our business coach ...

Danika Revell is the co-founder and CEO of charity the period place, oh and also my bestie.She was the very first guest on the Style Project, and it this "best bits" snippet, we’re talking about how she feels about her body at 5 months post-partum.I love Dani’s attitude to dressing as her body is changing, keep listening to find out what she said.If you'd like to listen to the FULL episode with Dani, head to my website and listen here.For more information on how you can shift your confidence ...

Today's guest has created one of the most loved and renowned local brands NZ have to offer. Introducing Roanne Jacobson, funder and designer of accessories brand Saben.My love affair with Saben started the moment I met Ro - she’s cool, laid back and genuinely one of the friendliest people I’ve met! As a mother, business owner and all round wonder woman, Roanne understands what it means to need a bag that functions for your everyday life, yet can be used to express your own individu...

Lewis Rowe is the ultimate man about town. Immaculately dressed every time I see him, his style and confidence is enviable.So I was really excited to chat to him more about how HE views his style, and how it's linked to his confidence.This episode was recorded in 2020 during the first NZ lockdown, therefore some of the references may be slightly dated.

The fabulously flamboyant Evie Kemp is my latest guest. She's an incredibly talented designer and all round creative.She loves her dogs, is never short of a wide-leg pant, and always keeps her hallway looks immaculate for when people "just drop round'Evie's personal style is amazing! But it's been a work-in-progress. I loved our chat about how we just need to take up space, and show us as our authentic selves, and why it really is ok to just show your arms, no matter what they look likeFollow...

The queen of footwear, Cushla Reed, is NZ fashion royalty. She’s been in the industry for over 20 years, and has seen it all, but is one of THE most down to earth people you will ever meet.She is the heart and sole (see what I did there?) oh her business, she still fronts her retail space and is in constant contact with her customers and retailers, often listening to women complain about and put down their bodies when trying on clothes. She uses the valuable information sh gains fr...

Brooke Falvey is Brisbane's very own Carrie Bradshaw. She's a journalist, turned fashion blogger / instagram star, turned stylist and model.This blond bombshell is the OG dopamine dresser, and she makes me miss my home state of Queensland with all the amazing colour and print she wears on her Instagram page, but you'll also be surprised at the clothing item she feels the MOST herself in.Learn how a conversation as a teenager with her mum in a mall about all of the 'normal women' set her...

Cassie Roma has that enviable ability to make you feel like you are the only person in the room every time she talks to you.Cassie's trademark look, with her amazing mane of curls, hats and double denim is one of her most distinct calling cards, but she didn't always have the confidence to be her true self...Self-described storytelling, public-speaking, social media + digital marketing OG with a penchant for data, creativity, strategy, & community advocacy, her kindness and joy are infect...

Content creator and body diversity advocate Jess Quinn is one of the most positive, inspiring people I know. And she's just a joy to be around.Her outlook on life is inspiring, considering she lost her right leg to cancer aged 9.Jess is showing others how to overcome adversity and insecurity using her own incredible experiences, including a TED talk in Auckland in 2018Last year, she took a petition to the NZ government, asking that all photoshopping on magazine images be disclosed, after a pe...