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Meet Lisa Rubin and Katie Harms. They share a love of closets and the stuff in them. Lisa is a professional wardrobe consultant who has worked with hundreds of C-Suite clients to help them build their personal brand. Katie is a living spaces specialist who helps her clients find zen where they live. They join together to share stories and strategies for how you approach your day, your career & your life.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
For anyone who has watched, heard about, or read about the Golden Bachelor, one statement is true: you likely fell in love with Leslie Fhima. Leslie is a Minnesota born and raised, 65-year-old woman who has always been willing to try something new to explore where it may take her. As a young figure skater, it was her dream to be a part of the Ice Follies, a touring ice show with elaborate productions, which she auditioned for and joined for 2 years following high school. In the 80s, she opened up Leslie’s Shape Shop, an aerobics studio, after training with Jane Fonda, and continued her journey as a personal trainer and fitness instructor with LifeTime. Leslie Fhima and co-host, Lisa Rubin, have been extremely close friends since high school. As Lisa would say, “Leslie is always reinventing herself and ahead of her time”.
In this episode, we hear more about Leslie’s upbringing and her past that brought her to the person we were introduced to on national television. We learn about the friendships fostered from the Golden Bachelor, her feelings today towards Gerry, the behind the scenes of the clothing, hair and makeup on the show, and what is next for Leslie. She is authentically and truly herself (Lisa can attest to that).
Our Non Profit Spotlight: World Food Program (wfpusa.org)
DISCLOSURE: This episode was recorded before the news of Gerry and Theresa’s break up.
Co-Host, Katie Harms, also shares her personal experience with using Vella (S6 E11).
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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Did you know women’s college volleyball is the fastest growing televised sport? Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd and Kristen Kelsay, two of the four coaching staff of the Women's Volleyball Program at the University of Minnesota, join us in this episode to share insight into the world of women’s college sports. Kristen Kelsay was hired as the associate head coach for Minnesota volleyball in January of 2023, joining the staff of first year head coach Keegan Cook. She actually used to play in the Big 10 with Katie Harms’ daughter! Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd was announced as an assistant coach for Minnesota volleyball on Jan. 20, 2024. In this episode we: • Hear their journey to becoming a coach • Learn their favorite parts of coaching beyond just the obvious of what happens on the court. • Discover how they prepare their wardrobe for their jobs on and off the court. • How the NIL is affecting the recruiting trail and empowerment of female athletes This an episode that will leave you empowered and ready to watch a women’s college volleyball game live or on television next season!
Of note, Katie Harms references a book worth adding to your list: Love People, Use Things.
Our Non Profit Spotlight is ACES
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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Carolyn Wheeler, CEO and co-founder of Vella Bioscience and Lily Garfield, board member at Vella and founder of Cos Bar, join us today to teach us A LOT about sexcare for women.
Vella Bioscience products are all based in science! Carolyn, a Harvard graduate, was recently listed by Inc. magazine as a top female founder. She is passionate about pushing science toward addressing the unmet needs that are specific to women's bodies and their sexual fulfillment. Any woman who is listening will benefit from this episode whether you have a sexual partner or not: instead of buying something that makes you look sexy to another person, buy something that makes you feel sexy to yourself. As Lily Garfield, candidly and confidently shares, “you do get fireworks [using this product]”. Enjoy this episode for yourself and share it with your girlfriends - here’s to women everywhere!
Our Non Profit Spotlight is Take Control Initiative
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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Debbie Rudoy, the founder of Goldie Tees, is best known for “the perfect t-shirt that nobody else can find”. Her career in the apparel industry started back in 1985 in New York, and led her down a path finding herself on a coffee date where all things aligned to launch what is now Goldie Tees. Named after her mother, Goldie Lewinter, Goldie Tees launched in 2016 and is 100% designed in New York and produced in Peru. As Debbie says: “I will find the right t-shirt: I don’t care if you’re a skinny mini, petite or an XXL, I can get you into our product. There is something for everyone.”
In this episode we learn: the story of how Goldie Tees came to be, the sustainability of Goldie Tees and that impact relative to general retailers, what else is coming from Goldie Tees in the coming seasons. You will leave searching for goldietees.com.
Our Non Profit Spotlight is The Retreat
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Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
A little bit of Ana Cláudia Rosa puts things in perspective. Ana is a 52-year-old Radiologist at the VA Healthcare System in Omaha, Nebraska and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. Ana was originally Board Certified in Radiology in 1999, in Brazil, then moved to the United States for love (2008), where she re-certified as an American Board Certified Radiologist (2015), and then lost the love of her life to colon cancer (2016).
Advocating, educating, and healing others has always been innately part of Ana. In 2020, Ana found a new passion in bringing awareness to reporting visceral fat on imaging studies, the importance of follow up MRIs, and how to reverse visceral fat to optimize your health. Did you know that having high amounts of visceral fat could lead to diabetes, dementia, cancer, or other chronic diseases? This podcast is about self love, how to move forward in the face of tragedy or hurdles, and how to optimize your own health.
Connect with Dr. Rosa: Facebook | Instagram| Another Listen
Our Non Profit Spotlight is Minnesota Colorectal Research Foundation
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
What does Jacquie Berglund do? She turns beer into food.
Jacquie Berglund is the Founder and CEO of FINNEGANS Brew Co, the Rambunctious Social Entrepreneur and the driving force behind a beer brand that has generated over 2 million dollars in community impact since its inception in 2000. A graduate of The American Graduate School in Paris, Jacquie has degrees in Communications (BA) and International Relations and Diplomacy (MA): nothing to do with beer making. When she returned to the United States, she served as Marketing Director for Cara Irish Pubs in Minneapolis; this is where the spark for FINNEGANS was first lit.
In this episode, we learn the story of how Finnegans Brew Co came to be and how Jacquie and her team developed the first flagship beer. We learn how her passion for impact led to the development of a non-profit for 100% of the proceeds to go back to the community. We talk about what the “power suit” is for each individual woman: surprisingly it is not always a suit. Lastly, we learn about FINNOVATION Lab for founders.
Our Non Profit Spotlight is Finnegans Community Fund
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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This episode covers some of the most common questions and topics we receive from you as listeners. Katie Harms talks about functionality and space planning in your home. Are you in a place where your home needs a refresh? You’re moving? You’re nesting for a new child? You may find some of Katie’s tips very helpful before you make any big decisions. Don’t forget to check those expiration dates in your pantry! Lisa Rubin talks about the essentials of a professional headshot - the do’s and don’ts, which extends into every day of life of dress length, boots, color combinations, jeans, belts, and how to avoid the “it’s on sale, I should have it” thought process of retail therapy. There is something for everyone in this podcast.
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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Lori La Bey created Alzheimer’s Speaks, an educational, advocacy, and media outlet. Lori was shocked at the lack of resources, products, tools, services, and educational support available to families and professionals when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She left her career of 25 years, as a residential Realtor and became committed to making a difference in shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. Her goal is to be inclusive of all voices and educate people with the true stories of what is happening within dementia. She has been recognized by Oprah and Maria Shriver for her work. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia.
Lori has her foot in so many resources available to all of you as listeners as well:
- Dementia Map global resource directory
- Conscious Caregiving
- Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care (a book for everyone, not just dementia)
- And so many more…
Our Non Profit Spotlight is Dementia Together
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
What started as amazing underwear made for the woman on the go, under the name Irely (pronounced eye-r-lee), was rebranded in 2014 to Urban Undercover. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sairey is a traveler at heart. Passionate about encouraging experiences and adventures, Urban Undercover designs versatile and timeless everyday essentials made to take you anywhere your journey goes. With an emphasis on sustainability and smarter manufacturing processes, functionality, performance and style, the designs are effortless essentials for the modern woman that are meant to be worn in a variety of situations for travel, everyday, and on-the-go. As women, we are constantly on the move between work, travel, children, etc, Urban Undercover provides ease of packing and confidence in what you're wearing.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Reasons the various fabrics were chosen (eco-friendly)
- How the underwear can fold into itself for easy packing (knowing clean from dirty)
- The leak resistant underwear made specific for women
- The infamous “toweltopper” and its many uses both at home and during travel
- The highs and lows of running a small retail clothing business
Urban Undercover is a company every woman should check out. The mission is women: get out and explore the world.
Our Non Profit Spotlight(s):
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Natalie Bushaw is truly one-of-a-kind. She is full of life, love, compassion, and energy. Her philosophy: as long as I can put lipstick on and take a shower, I can accomplish anything. In her personal life, Natalie is married to her high school sweetheart of 34 years, and Mom to 20-year-old twin boys Owen and Logan. In her professional life, Natalie is the Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications for Life Time. Over the past 11 years there, she has been able to help people live healthier, happier lives by using communications to inform, inspire and engage team members and members. Natalie also serves as the Chair of Life Time’s affinity group WELL (Women Empowering Leadership at Life Time).
In this episode, Natalie shares the story of her monochorionic monoamniotic twin journey, and the more than a year of life combined in a hospital her son, Logan has faced, along with more than 100 procedures including two heart transplants and illnesses. As a result of her family’s experiences, Natalie became an ambassador for helping families whose kids have complex, congenital health issues and improving patient and family-centered care. Today, she's working with other parents, hospital leaders and change makers as chairperson of the Parent Family Advisory Council at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. She also serves as a 10-year committee member and chair of the annual FashionFest fundraising event to benefit the hospital. She volunteers for CaringBridge and the American Heart Association. Together with her family, they’re building Logan Loves, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to bringing joy and healing to kids and families in the hospital.
This episode is filled with so much love and inspiration. We discuss the importance of life, time, and fitness: the three things, Bahram Akradi, founder of Life Time, considers the pillars of life.
Our Non Profit Spotlight: Logan Loves
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