I feel like the call for police accountability and justice is wavering, but this is not the time. After watching peaceful protestors tear gassed and shot with "less lethal" rubber bullets, now the size of soda cans, and more black men killed by police sanctioned violence, we see there is much to be done through November. If the thought of that makes you feel exhausted or ovwrhwlemed, listen to this...

Want to beat the heat but still look put together? Unsure of what pieces to add to your summer capsule wardrobe? Today, I'm discussing my 8 summer essentials. These are the pieces that are versatile, durable and beautiful. Let's jump in!

Celebrate good times, come on!  Today's episode, I discuss my thoughts on the direction of the podcast, how I want to proceed and then share some encouragement with you.

"You dont sound black at all." "Her mom is white, that's why she has such pretty hair." In light of current events of the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and now David McAfee, I'm talking about race. How it impacts our self-esteem they way we view ourselves and other cultures. And the first steps to rooting out our own biases.

Did you know many view neutrals as the palette of sophistication and affluence?  Or that blue has a tranquil and calming effect? Today's episode, I briefly touch on the psychology of fashion (1:15), A quick and dirty review of Maslow's hierarchy of needs (3:34), How our wardrobes would look applied to this filter (6:42), Why dressing well matters (12:28), And 4 ways you can apply this dose of psychology each time you get dressed (15:17)! Tell me: what would your highest self buy/wear? Tell me in the comments on IG @burnyourleggings!

"I don't care how much money I make, I'll never spend that much on a top." "I'll never be able to afford that handbag." Sound familiar? Maybe you've heard this--or said it--a few times when clothes shopping. Today, I'm talking about how our mindset around money. I'll discuss a few ways your internal money talk keeps you from upping your style (2:09) and give you 5 tips to shift your mindset so you can start creating the closet of your dreams (9:14). I'd love to know how you are conquering your money mindset. Tell me on IG or FB!

When it comes to looking put together, we all want it but sometimes life gets in the way.  Today, I'm telling you what it really means to look put together (1:31), why it matters (1:46), and some of the tricks I use to feel polished on the most harried of days (2:58). If you have any additional tips or tricks for looking put together when pressed for time, I'd love to hear them! Send them to me on IG or Facebook!

"You can't wear navy and black together." "You're not supposed to mix gold and silver jewelry" "White after Labor Day!? Are you kidding me right now?!" I'm discussing the common style myths we've all heard, some of the history behind a few of them, and why they are not related to today's culture. Pour two fingers, have a seat, and let's talk about it. Want to know more? Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook.

When asked why they haven’t hired a personal stylist, many women mention the cost--which is understandable. They think about how much the service will cost, how much they will spend on clothing and how much time they need to invest.  But there are other costs not discussed; these are the costs of NOT improving your style.  Believe it or not, these costs are not factored when deciding to get our style together, such as: Money wasted (1:35) Daily wardrobe frustration (3:22) Time lost (5:01) and more! If you are done with the drab style and ready to burn your leggings, let's talk here!

Have you ever been told not to stand out? That you should "tone it down?" Today I'm going on a mini rant about why I disagree with this logic, how it shows up and impedes our growth (sometimes for decades), and some steps to find your way out of the shadows and into the spotlight! What are your "tone it down" stories? Send me a DM on IG @fabulousladygunner! Or chat with me in my Facebook group: Burn Your Leggings!😘