Foundational Living

Rachael Harrah
Foundational Living

Did you know that your style can be a gateway to the person you want to be and the life you want to live? Here on the Foundational Living® podcast we’re exploring what is foundational to each of us - through the lens of style, simplicity and self development. Get inspired with the actionable strategies, tips and mindset to feel more confident in your clothes, to feel more like *you* when you get dressed, and to show the world who you are through your unique style. With curiosity and kindness, your host Rachael Harrah shares her journey from overwhelmed mama to clothing designer, simplicity advocate and personal growth enthusiast, embracing our humanness, imperfections and *real* life along the way. Join Rachael every other Thursday as she guides you towards self + style development - and a whole lotta closet cleaning with her original Foundational Wardrobe™ approach.

  1. 11/03/2022

    How to Dress Your Body Type with Christina Hadinoto of Contour Lab

    Do you ever feel insecure about your body shape? You’re not alone - a whopping 91% of women have felt some insecurity about their shape at some point.    But what if the way you dress and the clothes you choose can help minimize this insecurity - and even boost your self confidence?   That’s what my guest today, Christina Hadinoto, is here to teach us all about.   Christina Hadinoto is a body type dressing expert and the founder of Contour Lab, a body type matchmaking software for the fashion industry.    In this episode Christina walks us through allllll the different body types (apple, pear, inverted triangle anyone?) and gives us her easy-to-follow, practical tips for how to dress to best flatter yours.    She also shares how to use your body type to shop better - ultimately wasting less money on clothes, keeping more clothes out of landfills and boosting your self confidence.   We also discuss body positivity, growing self love, and how Christina uses body type dressing to help her get dressed easily everyday to feel her best as a busy mom to three kiddos. —-------------------------------------- Connect with Christina and Contour Lab Online: Website: mycontourlab.com Instagram: @mycontourlab   Facebook: @mycontourlab LinkedIn: Contour Lab  LinkedIn: Christina Hadinoto Do the Body Type Test to discover your body type here.  RATE + REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show! This helps me support more people - just like you. CLICK HERE to pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and “Tap to Rate” with five stars. And just below that you can select “Write a Review” to let me know what you loved most about the episode. FREE GUIDE Ready to discern what should be in your closet so that you feel amazing and confident every time you get dressed? Download my FREE guide here: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet

    45 min
  2. 10/06/2022

    Overcoming Shopping Addiction: From $100k in Debt to Finding Herself with Isabel Varela

    Have you ever wondered if you have a shopping problem? Or even just questioned whether your shopping habits feel…healthy? Or aligned with your values?    These are the questions that my guest today, Isabel Varela, had to face when she found herself in $100,000 worth of debt - from buying clothes.   Isabel is a life coach, motivational speaker, sustainable activist and artist who teaches women how to beat overshopping and shopping addiction by growing self love and living sustainably.   In today’s episode Isabel and I discuss how she got into - and out of - debt. And how coming to terms with her shopping addiction allowed her to overcome her own insecurities + low self esteem - and find herself in the process. Plus, how you can do the same.   Isabel also shares her tips on how to build a better relationship with ourselves through our clothes, and some easy things we can do at home to make our own wardrobes more sustainable.   —--------------------------------------   Follow Isabel Varela Online: Website: isabelvarela.com Instagram: @iamisabelvarela TikTok: @iamisabelvarela You Tube: Isabel Varela Watch Isabel’s award winning documentary, Fashion Addict, here. RATE + REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show! This helps me support more people - just like you. CLICK HERE to pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and “Tap to Rate” with five stars. And just below that you can select “Write a Review” to let me know what you loved most about the episode. FREE GUIDE Curious about decluttering your closet? Get my FREE guide where I walk you through how to go from a closet that’s overwhelming and full of too much stuff to a closet filled with only the clothes you love, that make you feel your best, and that make getting dressed feel easy. Download it here: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet

    52 min
  3. 08/25/2022

    Jen Long, Designer + Founder of Noble: Doing Sustainable Fashion Right, Dressing for How You Want to Feel + Chasing Your Dreams One Step at a Time

    Get to know one of my favorite clothing brands, Noble, and the women behind it, founder + designer Jen Long.   Noble designs clothing for women + kids around 3 core pillars of value: fashionable, functional, and sustainable.    In this episode Jen and I chat about doing sustainable fashion the right way and how all of Noble’s garments are made from seed to stitch in the very same place - which is incredible and almost unheard of in the fashion industry.   Plus, Jen shares her insights on starting your own shop or clothing line, embracing vintage and over the top style, dressing as a mom, fashion’s effect on mental health and the power of small steps to reach your dreams.   Listener Note: Jen and I discuss pregnancy loss in this episode, something we have both experienced. If this topic is upsetting or triggering to you then you’ll want to skip the end of the episode when we talk about it. Please discern what is best for you and know that I fully understand + support you if you need to protect your heart by skipping over this conversation today.  —-------------------------------------- Get $10 off your first order at Noble by clicking here! I love and highly recommend their Waffle Jammies. Jen’s pick? The Utility Suit! Follow Jen and Noble Online: Website: shopnoble.com Instagram: @shopnoble Learn More About Noble’s inspiring sustainability mission here. RATE + REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show! This helps me support more people - just like you. CLICK HERE to pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and “Tap to Rate” with five stars. And just below that you can select “Write a Review” to let me know what you loved most about the episode. FREE GUIDE Ready to simplify your closet, but don’t know where to start? Get my FREE guide: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet  SHOWNOTES  Get all the links from the episode here.

    42 min
  4. 07/28/2022

    Finding Your Jewelry Style with Kat McCoy

    When it comes to simple, foundational style, accessorizing with jewelry can easily become an afterthought. In fact, I would say that jewelry is an underdeveloped part of my style. Though I love to wear it, I often just forget to put it on. Can you relate?   Fortunately my guest today, Kat McCoy, is here to help. Kat is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge where she works with clients to source or design the perfect personalized piece of jewelry.   In this episode Kat shares how to choose jewelry that aligns with your personal style, how to shop for jewelry - or design your own, jewelry styling tips from an industry pro, and her top picks for foundational jewelry pieces for jewelry minimalists like me.   We also discuss ethics in the diamond industry and how you can be sure that, if you’re buying diamonds, they’ve been honestly and ethically sourced.  —-------------------------------------- Follow Kat McCoy and Best Kept Jewelry Concierge Online: Website: bestkept.com Instagram: @bestkeptjewelry Get Kat’s Free Guide:  The 10 Jewelry Pieces You Need in Your Collection  RATE + REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show! This helps me support more people - just like you. CLICK HERE to pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and “Tap to Rate” with five stars. And just below that you can select “Write a Review” to let me know what you loved most about the episode. FREE GUIDE Ready to simplify your closet, but don’t know where to start? Get my FREE guide: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet  SHOWNOTES  Get all the links from the episode here.

    30 min
5
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10 Ratings

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Did you know that your style can be a gateway to the person you want to be and the life you want to live? Here on the Foundational Living® podcast we’re exploring what is foundational to each of us - through the lens of style, simplicity and self development. Get inspired with the actionable strategies, tips and mindset to feel more confident in your clothes, to feel more like *you* when you get dressed, and to show the world who you are through your unique style. With curiosity and kindness, your host Rachael Harrah shares her journey from overwhelmed mama to clothing designer, simplicity advocate and personal growth enthusiast, embracing our humanness, imperfections and *real* life along the way. Join Rachael every other Thursday as she guides you towards self + style development - and a whole lotta closet cleaning with her original Foundational Wardrobe™ approach.

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