You don’t owe anyone aesthetics that don’t feel like home. We catch up with slow fashion advocate and pattern designer, Alexis Bailey. We talk about identity, style, and the courage it takes to stop shrinking for other people’s comfort. We talk about the transformation that comes from yes to opportunities before being fully ready and to discovering voice through style and simplicity. Alexis invites us into her world of comfort clothing and self-expression. Follow her on Instagram @wearweregoing and Substack: Wear We're Going.

We talk:

* How clothing can reconnect you with your true self

* What it means to design from intention, not impulse

* Why finding your people gives you permission to thrive

* The link between ADHD diagnosis, awareness, and accountability

* And how naming your needs (and neurodivergence) can change your life

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Takeaways:

* Authenticity starts with knowing your center

* Diagnosis is not a crutch—it’s a compass

* Fashion can be a healing practice

* You don’t have to be loud to be bold

* The right community makes self-expression sustainable

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