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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. Along the way we share conversations with fabulous people who give us their own thought provoking insights
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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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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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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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Katie Harms @ katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com or Lisa Rubin @ lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net .
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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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Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
We not only have a new episode for all of you, but we also have a new TV show series for you to become obsessed with!
Ella Engström, is an Interior Designer and Professional Organizer based in Sweden. With over 30 years of experience in retail as a concept developer, retail merchandiser, and space planning manager, Ella started her own company, Engsroom. Ella has now taken her passion to new heights on TV show, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Based on Margareta Magnusson's bestselling book comes a series, narrated by Amy Poehler, where eight heroes are given a chance to organize their homes, lives and relationships before life is over. With her expertise, Ella was head-hunted to America to work alongside the other “Death Cleaners” to help these individuals speak honestly about death, and declutter by keeping the things that are the most meaningful so as not to burden those when they are no longer here.
In this episode, we learn more about Ella’s personal story, how the TV show came to be, and the important aspects involved in de-cluttering your life. Ella shares how she lives her daily life, and how she is proud to be a plus size role model for women.
Learn More on The View in Your Mirror, ENGSROOM | Trailer for The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Our Non Profit Spotlight: Not Today Cancer
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
THANK YOU! With over 20,000 listeners: we are so excited to look back over the last 3 years and celebrate all of the incredible individuals we have had the opportunity to learn from, share in, and bring into our community. Each guest brings out a little piece of the puzzle of life to make our days better!
We are so thankful for all the YES! We are so thankful for listeners and followers! We sincerely apologize for any names we have butchered, but we so appreciate ALL of you more than words will ever express.
Give us the texts, emails, DMs on social media: if you have suggestions, guest recommendations, or a non-profit that we have not touched on, please reach out!
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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 Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
A Minnesota-born artist and author, Jodi Hills now lives, loves and creates in the south of France. Jodi started writing and painting when she was five years old. No matter what she was feeling, she would go into her room and put it down on paper. As Jodi says, “I guess it's not just what I do. It's who I am! C'est moi!” A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Jodi went into advertising for her first job. She wondered: if she could write about something she didn’t care about, like toilet paper, what would it be like to write about something she really DID care about? The first show she ever had was at an art fair with a few framed originals, a few prints, and some cards. It was surprising to her when she sold the original paintings, but the pure joy came from the woman who bought a single card – a single card that cost one dollar. Jodi believes, no matter the budget every person should have the same opportunity to buy a piece of art that moves them. From originals, to prints, to cards, to home goods, to coffee table books, Jodi Hills makes something for everyone. Every word or piece of art is an expression of what she experiences or sees in the world: it’s all personal. After a gallery show in Chicago, she accidentally fell in love with a French man; then, got married on purpose and moved to the south of France. In this episode, we not only hear more details of her love story, but we learn what motivates and inspires Jodi. We learn about her daily routine, and the importance of saying “yes”.
Our Non Profit Spotlight is Mezin-Koats Colon Cancer Research
Jodi Hills Website Follow: Instagram | Facebook | Tik Tok | Pinterest | Etsy Shop | Blog
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Sally Mixon, the founder of Abijah’s on the Backside, has a passion for horses, horse racing, and mental health. With her Masters in Professional Counseling and certification in the ARCH framework, Sally has founded an organization that uses retired race horses to serve and help military, first responders and stable workers with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. As a young woman, Sally struggled with severe anorexia; she went into rehab, hating every second of it, and moved to East Texas to work at a semi-locked-down facility for youth to run their horse program. It was through her work there, that her idea for Abjiah's was born. Growing up in Wisconsin, in a military family, Sally knows firsthand what it's like to be a part of a veteran and first responder community.
In this episode, you will learn more about the vision and execution of Abijah on the Backside, hear stories of the impact this organization has had for veterans and first responders, how to access and utilize this organization’s services, and more about Sally as a woman in a predominantly male dominated industry. This organization started at Canterbury Park of Minnesota and also has a non-profit subset through Horses for Mental Health. We all have mental health needs and how we address those needs can come in so many different ways, treatments, therapies, and communities.
If you know someone who would benefit from Abijah’s on the Backside or would like to donate to their non-profit organization, go to abijahs.com
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
WHAT. CAN’T. SHE DO. This episode features award-winning, Minnesota based restoration experts and co-owners of Practical Home and Ungerman Inc, Lindsey Uselding and Kirsten Meehan. They are experts in responding to home emergencies and completing the restoration. Growing up watching, observing, and assisting their father in various home emergency projects, prepared Lindsey and Kirsten to take over co-ownership of Ungerman Inc. in 2017 . With degrees in communications and business from UW-Madison, these two women are a force to be reckoned with. Their positive energy is infectious and genuinely real, which is demonstrated in their brand new HGTV show, Renovation 911.
In this episode, we not only learn the story behind their two business, Ungerman Inc and Practical Homes, but also learn some very important tips and tricks to incorporate NOW to prevent catastrophic home emergencies.
Everyone needs to stop and follow @practicalhomeofficial so that you can prevent future home emergencies from occurring. If you need emergency home services in the Twin Cities Minnesota area, call 24/7 to 612-825-2800
Non Profit Spotlight is Edinaabc.org
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Lily Garfield is a beauty industry leader and pioneer, and the Founder of Cos Bar, the original multi-brand luxury beauty retailer. Lily started her career behind the counter at Bloomingdales in Manhattan, New York. Just three weeks in, she left Bloomingdales to become the first female account executive for a cosmetic brand. It wasn’t long before she left New York all together, moved to Aspen as a self-proclaimed ski-bum, and opened the 1st independent beauty boutique in the country in 1976. There is a reason Leonard Lauder, of Estée Lauder, said “the future of the beauty industry in the 21st century will be more stores like Cos Bar”. After one year in business, Cos Bar had quadrupled its sales.
In this episode, we learn:
- the story behind Cos Bar and Lily’s background.
- lessons and insights Lily has gained over her past 47 years as a woman, owning a business, and disrupting the norm for an industry
- the unmatched experience a customer will receive when shopping at Cos Bar, and why it may change your perspective on where and how you shop for beauty products
As a child of Holocaust survivors, a cancer survivor, and female entrepreneur with over 20 stores nationwide, Lily Garfield is unstoppable. Want to know how she did it? Lily will share her daily routines and the advice she shares with all of her staff. You won’t want to miss it.
Our Non-Profit Spotlight is MD Anderson
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