Above & Beyond Style

I have a firm belief that our clothing choices are an extension of who we are, but sometimes we look in the mirror and feel unrecognizable in our clothes. You're not alone if this sounds familiar! In this new season, we are going to unpack those pitfalls and things that distract us, and shine the light on what gets in the way of building a closet we love. So let's orient ourselves toward a style resolution, which promises to keep you- and me- on track. You might also enjoy listening to S1, E12: Curate a Closet You Love. To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web (www.mfdstyle.com). Subscribe to her emails, too!

Shame has a complicated hold on us, especially when we look in the mirror or get dressed each day. As a wardrobe consultant, I bear witness to many people's shame for themselves and for their bodies. I wrote an article in August 2022 about releasing shame and reclaiming self-love, and this episode is dedicated to 4 major wardrobe scenarios that have a spiritual opportunity for healing and transformation. I reference two former podcast episodes you might benefit from listening to: The Clothes We Keep and Shifting the Self-Talk Narrative. To learn more about Maria and her work (including how to gift her services this holiday season!), follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web (www.mfdstyle.com). Subscribe to her emails, too!

Women's apparel follows no standardization of sizing, which has left millions of women feeling confused, frustrated, and at times shameful about the size they have to buy. In this episode, I discuss the psychological game of women's sizing and how it's impacted our feelings of self-worth and value. I challenge us to be conscious of the more important factors when selecting clothes, rather than fixating on sizes that no one else can see! To learn more about Maria and her work (including how to gift her services this holiday season!), follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web (www.mfdstyle.com). Subscribe to her emails, too!

Those of us in the U.S. have a very big shopping week ahead: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, NEW Secondhand Sunday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. Our consumer behavior really shapes so much of our economy, and this unique week is an opportunity to be intentional with how we shop and how we give. I tell you all about Poshmark's first annual Secondhand Sunday and why we should participate.  To learn more about Maria and her work (including how to gift her services this holiday season!), follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too! You can also shop Maria's Poshmark closet to support secondhand gifting: https://poshmark.com/closet/mfd_style.

December 1, 2022 marks my one-year anniversary of leaving traditional employment to run MFD Style full-time. Entrepreneurism is a choice, and while not everyone's cup of tea, it opened up possibilities and a lifestyle that I have wanted a long time. Listen in to this episode where I look back at my decision-making process and choosing a mindset that ultimately would sustain me as an entrepreneur.   To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!

Lindsay Morlock is a gifted intuitive, breathwork facilitator, hand analyst, and Spiritual coach. Her approach to healing is grounded in helping others to bridge the gap between the spiritual and practical realms. Through her work, Lindsay empowers her clients to understand that they already have all the answers they are searching for within themselves; they simply need to learn how to access it. She loves helping her clients connect with their own Spiritual Support Teams and ultimately to develop the most important relationship they will ever have in their lives – the one they have with their SELF. You can find Lindsay on the web (www.lindsaymorlock.com) or on Instagram (@lindsay_morlock).  To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!

Lisa McCrohan is an Integrative Coach, Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist, author, and poet. She works with clients all over the world - both individuals and organizations - to follow what delights their hearts and lead lives they deeply love at home and work. She is the author of two books: Gems of Delight and Your Light is Rising. She recently started a podcast called Delightful - it's where science and psychology meet spirituality and creativity. Her whole intention for Delightful is to offer listeners a poetic experience for their nervous systems to be soothed and gently reinvigorated. Lisa lives in Middletown, Maryland with her husband, two children, and their dog, Sherlock, with the mountains outside their back door. You can find Lisa on the web (www.lisamccrohan.com) to learn all about her poetry, publications, and coaching.  To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!

Kate Hammer is a business coach and consultant who lives in upstate New York with a family of four. She says, "Building a business takes courage, and you deserve to feel empowered in it. If you’re feeling lost, unorganized, or maybe just plain overwhelmed, 1:1 consulting from someone who cares about you and your success just as much as you do, can be a valuable investment." She will work with you to develop short and long-term strategy, brand confidence, and creative solutions to sticky problems. Kate comes to work with a tool box packed with over a decade of experience, an advanced degree in Information Management, Data Science certification, and a long list of happy 1:1 clients. She is also the host of her own podcast, “You Know How to Live,” and Season 2 will be out soon. You can connect with Kate via Instagram (@_katehammer) with a voice DM (she loves those!) or set up a 15-minute discovery call from her website (www.consultwithkate.com).  To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!

Christina Ferguson is a writer, a speaker, and the Founder of Parable. From her work across the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, Christina blends together best practices in strategy, communications, organizational change, and sales to paint new images of what is possible for mission-driven organizations and compel the action to get there. Christina holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Villanova University and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University. She is a graduate of the Leading Organizational Change program through Wharton Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Christina not only helped me craft authentic messages and language for my own website, but also she shares her virtual experience as a style client of mine. Make sure you listen for a special offer at the end of the episode! You can learn more about Christina and Parable on LinkedIn or on the web (www.findyourparable.com).  To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!

Janika (Jan) LeMaitre is a certified consultant specializing in personal brand strategy, business etiquette, and reputation self-management. She owns and operates the brand, The Better Professional. She guides her clients on how to build confidence when presenting themselves in their professional world online and in person. Additionally, Jan offers hourly advice and short & long-term project consulting services. Her clients are entrepreneurs, executives, and go-getters who understand that their brand is valuable. Like a rough diamond, her mission is to help her clients polish every facet; Her goal is to help you define the business of being you. You can connect with Jan on the web and do listen to her podcast Polish Your Persona.  To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram @mfd_style or on the web. Subscribe to her emails, too!