Make It You

Tannya Bernadette
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Make It You is the podcast for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs who are ready to align who they are with who they’re becoming. Hosted by Tannya Bernadette — Founder & CEO of The Closet Edit, a Seattle-based luxury personal styling agency serving clients nationwide — this show explores the intersection of personal style, leadership, identity, and visibility. With over 17 years in business and features in Real Simple, KOMO 4, Seattle Magazine, Bustle, and Buy Side WSJ, Tannya brings real-world experience to conversations about confidence, reinvention, and building a life that feels as powerful as it looks. Through Make It You, she champions a new narrative: that intelligence and beauty are not opposites, that clarity and femininity coexist, and that personal presence is a strategic advantage. Because women don’t have to choose between being taken seriously and being fully expressed. From image strategy and decision fatigue to networking, money mindset, and stepping into bigger rooms — this podcast helps you simplify, elevate, and lead with clarity. Because how you show up matters.

  1. MAR 16

    The Cost of Playing Small: Money, Confidence, and Building a Powerful Brand

    Money changes things. And when women start making more of it, everything shifts — how we lead, how we show up, and the power we hold in business. In this episode, Tannya sits down with Ashli Pollard, founder of The Do-ers, who previously worked with some of the biggest names in fashion, including Gucci, Prada, and Oscar de la Renta. After seeing firsthand what makes brands scale (and what makes them fail), Ashli now helps women build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning themselves out. This conversation goes beyond traditional business advice. We talk about the mindset shifts, branding clarity, and bold decisions required to grow something that truly reflects who you are. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why shame — not failure — is the real reason businesses shut down • The branding mistake many entrepreneurs make when trying to look “luxury” • How your personal style and identity influence your brand success If you’re building a brand, growing a business, or stepping into bigger rooms, this episode will challenge the way you think about success. Connect with Ashli: Website http://www.ashlipollard.com The Doers www.jointhedoers.com  Dial Zero Marketing www.dialzeromarketing.com  Cocky Ventures www.cockyventures.com   🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler 🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall264323 Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/ Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    27 min

  2. MAR 2

    Business Casual Is Erasing Your Personality (Let’s Fix That)

    Most of us have been there — standing in front of the closet, wondering why business casual feels so… forgettable. In this episode, stylist Tannya Bernadette coaches Rachel, a creative marketing professional, through real-time wardrobe upgrades that are both polished and deeply personal.   No cookie-cutter rules. No generic “office outfit templates.” Just actionable style shifts that help you look like the leader you are becoming — even in a casual environment.   In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to elevate business casual without going overdressed — it’s about intentional contrast, not formality. • Why color and personality matter in your wardrobe — comfort doesn’t have to equal invisibility. • The mindset behind keeping clothes that serve you (and letting go of those that don’t).   If you want to start building a life (and a wardrobe) that actually reflects who you’re becoming, this episode is for you.   🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler   🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall264323   Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    28 min

  3. FEB 23

    The Luxury of Time: How Styling Saves High-Level Clients Hours Every Month

    If you travel for work, speak on stages, or show up in high-level rooms, this episode is for you. Styling isn’t about clothes. It’s about clarity. In this episode, I share what intentional wardrobe planning really looks like behind the scenes — and how it saves time, eliminates decision fatigue, and builds presence. You’ll learn:  • Why styling is strategy  • The hidden cost of last-minute outfit decisions  • How to elevate your image without overthinking it Because when your style aligns with who you’re becoming, you move differently. Next Steps: Take our free Style Personality Quiz  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/quiz/d2rUDMCGXMr5YRkzQW0i?notrack=true 🎉Book a FREE 20-minute clarity call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall   Follow The Closet Edit Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    10 min

  4. FEB 16

    How to Lead When It’s Hard: Accountability, Culture & Hard Conversations

    Do you want to lead with confidence, clarity, and real influence (not just a title)?   In this episode, I sit down with Bryce Henson, co-owner and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp and leadership expert, to dig into what leadership actually is, the biggest mistake leaders make, and how you can start leading yourself and others more effectively right now.   Bryce doesn’t just talk theory. He’s built global teams, scaled a fitness franchise, and transformed his own life through discipline, self-leadership, and honest feedback. Whether you’re growing a business, leading a team, or just trying to step into a bigger version of yourself, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why leadership is influence (not a title) and how to lead yourself firstThe #1 leadership mistake that holds most leaders back (and how to overcome it)How feedback culture and discipline shape teams and results  If this feels like exactly the conversation you need right now, you’re not alone.   Connect with Bryce Henson: https://brycehenson.com/https://www.instagram.com/realbrycehenson/https://go.brycehenson.com/speaking  🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler   🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall   Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    27 min

  5. FEB 9

    Stop Trying to Make It Work – How to Create a Life That Feels Like You

    Are you exhausted from trying to make everything work — routines, relationships, style, parenting, even your own expectations? In this episode, we dive into the real reason you’re feeling overwhelmed: you’re managing life instead of creating one that aligns with who you truly are. Inspired by a powerful insight from Tony Robbins, we break down why the systems and step-by-step formulas you’re following may be draining your energy — and what to do instead. From how you raise your kids and choose your relationships to how you dress in the morning, this episode shows you how to stop forcing what works for someone else and start building something that works for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔹 Why trying to “manage” life is creating stress — and how to shift into creating your life instead 🔹 How to adapt advice, routines, relationships, and even style to fit your soul and your schedule 🔹 The connection between your personal relationships, your identity, and the way you express yourself through style Whether it’s a parenting challenge, a business pivot, or reimagining your wardrobe to match the woman you’re becoming — this episode will help you pause, reflect, and take one aligned step forward. 🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler 🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/ Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    22 min

  6. JAN 27

    Stepping Into Your Next Level Style

    Have you ever shopped for new pieces, added them to your closet, and still felt like your style just isn’t where you want it to be?   This episode is for the woman who knows the vision of her next level — whether that’s a career, a travel lifestyle, a confident new chapter — but feels stuck in the same shopping loop and wardrobe routine.   In today’s conversation, I share the exact three-step process I use with myself and with clients to move past “almost fits” and step into a wardrobe that feels aligned, elevated, and intentional.   We break down why hitting pause can be your most powerful move, how to notice the patterns that keep your closet feeling repetitive, and what it really takes to raise your style without buying more of the same.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to identify the silhouettes you keep buying — and why breaking that loop unlocks your next level.Why adding one true statement piece can elevate your look more than shopping endlessly.The powerful clarity that comes from removing anything in your closet that makes you feel “less than.”  Whether you’re updating your travel outfits, refining your everyday wardrobe, or simply ready to feel more like you when you step out the door, this episode will shift how you think about style.   🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler 🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall   Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    14 min

  7. JAN 13

    The 2026 Trends My Clients Won’t Be Wearing (And What Is Worth Trying)

    Not all trends are worth your money, your closet space, or your energy — and as we head into 2026, that matters more than ever.   In this episode, I’m sharing a real, honest breakdown of the fashion trends that are actually worth trying next year and the ones I won’t be recommending to my clients at all.   After 16 years of styling real women — stay-at-home moms, executives, speakers, women who travel for work and show up on camera — this episode is rooted in what truly gets worn in real life, not what looks good for a moment online.   We talk about: The 2026 trends worth trying, including Pantone’s Color of the Year Cloud Dancer, embellished jackets, sculpted elevated denim, and how to dress up athletic wear in a polished, modern way The trends my clients will not be wearing like low-rise baggy jeans, overly romantic ruffles and frilly lace, tassels beyond accessories, and the poet-core aesthetic How to tell the difference between trends that support your lifestyle and ones that only distract from it   This episode isn’t about avoiding trends altogether; it’s about choosing pieces that fit your life, feel intentional, and help you feel confident when you get dressed.   If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed while shopping or unsure what’s worth investing in, this conversation will give you clarity going into 2026. You don’t need more. You need better.   🎧 Listen now and start building a wardrobe that truly reflects you.   🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler   🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall   Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/ Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    16 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    What This Year Taught Me (Style, Identity, Business, Motherhood)

    In this week’s episode of the Make It You Podcast, I’m sharing the real lessons 2025 taught me — not the highlight reel, but the behind-the-scenes growth. From projects that didn’t work, to conversations I avoided for too long, to learning how to slow down and lead differently, this episode is a reflective close to a year that stretched me in every way — as a business owner, a leader, a mother, and a woman evolving into her next chapter.   If you’re closing out the year feeling proud, tired, clearer, or all of the above, this episode will meet you right where you are.   What you’ll learn in this episode: Why growth doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from doing things differently (including hiring up and letting go of control)How asking harder, more honest questions builds stronger relationships and better alignmentWhy resilience is built through action, not perfection — and how “failed” projects become data  As you reflect on 2025 and prepare for what’s next, this episode will help you gain clarity on what to release, what to keep, and how to move forward with intention.   👉 Ready to step into the next season feeling confident and put together?  Our Winter Wardrobe Guide is now available and packed with outfit ideas, styling tips, and practical ways to elevate your everyday looks: https://myclosetedit.com/winter-wardrobe   🎉Join the Style Insider for monthly shopping boards: https://myclosetedit.com/join-inside-styler   🎉Book a FREE 20-minute personal style call - https://myclosetedit.com/claritycall   Want more style tips? Follow The Closet Edit! Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecloset.edit/Facebook: www.facebook.com/theclosetedit/Website: www.myclosetedit.com/

    19 min
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About

Make It You is the podcast for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs who are ready to align who they are with who they’re becoming. Hosted by Tannya Bernadette — Founder & CEO of The Closet Edit, a Seattle-based luxury personal styling agency serving clients nationwide — this show explores the intersection of personal style, leadership, identity, and visibility. With over 17 years in business and features in Real Simple, KOMO 4, Seattle Magazine, Bustle, and Buy Side WSJ, Tannya brings real-world experience to conversations about confidence, reinvention, and building a life that feels as powerful as it looks. Through Make It You, she champions a new narrative: that intelligence and beauty are not opposites, that clarity and femininity coexist, and that personal presence is a strategic advantage. Because women don’t have to choose between being taken seriously and being fully expressed. From image strategy and decision fatigue to networking, money mindset, and stepping into bigger rooms — this podcast helps you simplify, elevate, and lead with clarity. Because how you show up matters.

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  • Creator
    Tannya Bernadette
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Make It You
  • Show Website
    Make It You

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