Dress To Manifest

Our Relationship with Self-Expression as Daughters of Immigrants with Mariela De La Mora

This is a special episode because we have our first guest on the podcast! I’m so excited to welcome my incredible coach, Mariela De La Mora, to Dress to Manifest.

Mariela is a Leadership and Business coach who helps first-generation women build unshakable self-trust and become in-demand thought leaders by infusing reparenting and emotional intelligence coaching with business strategy. Mariela knows what it's like to be the youngest and only woman of color at the leadership table, but she’s making sure she won’t be the last.

Mariela has helped me completely transform how I see myself and my life in the almost two years we’ve worked together, so it was really important to me that she was the very first person to be on my podcast.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Mariela’s background growing up on 90s hip hop and Chola culture

• Her relationship with style and presentation as a daughter of Mexican immigrants

• How her love/hate relationship with her body has evolved over the years

• Her experience of our work together when I styled her for a brand photoshoot earlier this year

• What beliefs about her style Mariela has now reclaimed

We got deep on so many different topics, so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Keep up with Mariela on Instagram @mariela.delamora and check out her website, www.marieladelamora.com, for more information on her 1:1 coaching.

 

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Taurus Archetypes and Advice for Taurus Season

We're continuing my Astrology Archetypes series with an episode all about Taurus season! Ruled by Venus, Taurus is very strongly drawn to themes such as love, beauty, and resourcefulness.

Taurus season asks us to embrace the luxuries of life, so in this episode, I break down all you need to know to embrace this energy and style in your own life, including reflection questions and affirmations to help you put it into action.

 

 

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Aries Archetypes and the Astrological New Year

Spring is here, the sun is out... it's time to go after our goals with the fiery, go-getting energy of Aries!

For this episode, I talk all about the beginning of the astrological new year, which begins with Aries. Even though they are the baby of the zodiac, Aries energy is all about being a self-starter, initiator, innovator, and all-around Visionary CEO vibes.

I break down how we can all harness this energy in our own lives, and provide reflection questions to help you spring-clean and refresh your wardrobe.

I also talk through my journey with crystals, how I’ve been incorporating them into my spiritual practice, and recommend some crystals which radiate Aries energy all year round.

 

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How to Stop Typecasting Yourself

Just like Iris in The Holiday had to learn to be the leading lady of her own life, we also should take charge of the narrative as the main characters in our own lives. This includes letting go of other people's preconceived notions of who we 'should' be.

Following on from last episode, I wanted to carry on the topic of viewing our lives as a movie and talk about how to stop typecasting yourself. Because we don't (and shouldn't) need to be the same all the time! We have the power to change and adapt our character arc anytime the old one doesn't serve us anymore.

And just like the Main Character Energy episode, I drop some affirmations at the end to remind you of the unique powerhouse you are.

 

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Main Character Energy

“You’re not just the main character - you’re the full production (and set designer and wardrobe stylist).”

This week's episode is about the trend that is sweeping TikTok: Main Character Energy! I talk all about how we can harness Main Character Energy not only in our wardrobes but in our everyday lives.

Harnessing Main Character Energy is a great way to take control of our own narratives, so I also share some affirmations that you can integrate into your daily routine, too.

 

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Self-Love, Healing, and New Year Revelations

Welcome to a new season of Dress to Manifest!

In the first episode back, I update you all on what I've been going through these past couple of months, some New Year musings I've had on my mind, and my recent journey with self-love and healing.

At the end, I also pull out a few cards from the We're Not Really Strangers Self-Love deck to provide some reflection prompts.

It's so good to be back! New episodes will be dropping every two weeks to make room for a gentle start to the year and give myself grace as I navigate this new phase of life (and to give me more time to interview some exciting guests!)

Make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcast platform so that you don't miss new episodes when they drop.

 

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How Style Can Enrich Your Life

Welcome to the final episode of season one - we’ll be back in the New Year with new episodes, more style topics, and even bringing on some amazing guests!

I started this podcast because I wanted to share my unique approach to style and spirituality. Dress to Manifest is a play on ‘dress to impress’, spinning the phrase saying on its head. Dress to Manifest is a reminder that style is not about others’ expectations of you, but a beautiful and sacred expression of self.

This episode is all about how style is more than just the clothes we wear. I love fashion and adore clothes, but they are just a creative outlet: the magic always lies in you. You are already a great leader and a beautiful person, regardless of clothes or style.

Style isn’t a cure-all that changes who you are. You are already amazing as you are, your style is just an amplifier, an art that puts you front and center, and helps you outwardly reflect who you are on the inside.

I hope you find space and time to rest as we close in on the last few weeks of the year, and I’ll see you again in January for more episodes on season two of Dress to Manifest!

 

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Need a style refresh, help with outfits for a photoshoot, or ideas for a power outfit? Click here to find out how you can work with me in the new year.

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How to Conduct a Closet Audit

It can be a deflating experience when you open your wardrobe and don’t see things that spark joy anymore. But how do you start Marie Kondo-ing your closet to find out what to throw out or keep that makes sense for your style?

This week, we’re chatting all about how to clear out our closets with intention. A closet audit can be an overwhelming process — it can be difficult to figure out what still serves a purpose, and things often feel messier and more confusing before anything starts to make sense.

I introduce my unique framework to clearing out your closet, by identifying your Style Comfort Zone, Style Risk-taking Zone, and Style Aspirational Zone. This method really helps reveal your motivations behind why you want to keep something, how you can incorporate it with anything new you buy, and create a style that feels more aligned with you. At the end of the episode, I also provide some reflection questions for deeper exploration.

 

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Preparing for a Successful Photoshoot

Whether you’re an entrepreneur doing a brand photoshoot, or you just want to take some personal blog photos or headshots, a successful photoshoot takes a lot of prep beforehand. In this episode, I go through my tips and tricks as a personal stylist on how to make your photoshoot go as smoothly as possible.

When I booked my first photoshoot, I was an aspiring influencer after leaving my branding job a few months before. I was in a very vulnerable place of transition and I was so nervous.

Although I had previous experience with photoshoots from my fashion and celebrity PR internships, there was something about this particular one - representing myself and my personal brand - that felt intensely scary. I actually had a panic attack the night before, and I didn’t know whether I could go through it. Luckily, I had a very understanding photographer who was happy to push the shoot to a little later so that I could gather myself, and we were able to have an amazing photoshoot.

I find a lot of creative fulfillment in helping my clients with their own photoshoots. There are so many things that can happen during a photoshoot day that can leave us feeling stressed out. From carrying all of your clothes, moving between different locations, meeting up with hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers… there’s a lot of fast-moving parts on a shoot day.

That’s why I’m sharing the tips I’ve learned from all of the photoshoots I’ve assisted, including my Photoshoot Ready VIP clients, on how to make sure your photoshoot goes as smoothly as possible so that you get the best photos out of them.

 

If you would like some extra guidance and help to prepare for an upcoming photoshoot, I would be honored to bring your vision to life. Click here to read more about my Photoshoot Ready VIP service.

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How to Make the Most out of Scorpio Season

In this episode, we talking all about Scorpio season, water signs, the qualities of each zodiac sign (cardinal, fixed and mutable), and how to harness the energy of the upcoming Scorpio moon.

I also leave you with some journal prompts that will help you go deeper into discovering your style preferences and bring to light some more of that sensual Scorpio energy into your life.

 

 

Want to know how astrology influences your personal style? Download your free horoscope today!

Need a style refresh, help with outfits for a photoshoot, or ideas for a power outfit? Click here to work with me.

And connect with me on Instagram for style inspiration or sign up to my newsletter for love notes straight to your inbox!