009: Why Personal Style is Deeper than the Clothing You Wear with Alayne Lebsack

12/13/22 • 54 min

In this episode with Alayne Lebsack, we’re talking about why personal style is important, and why it’s so much more than simply the clothing you wear. Can our style impact our self-expression? Our confidence? Our desire to show up more authentically in our lives, businesses, work, and relationships? How does knowing our personal style affect our overall joy and fulfillment? While her work can be categorized within fashion and lifestyle, the core of what Alayne Joy does is about cultivating authentic relationships, based on integrity, respect and openness. A born and raised Calgarian, Alayne has always had an interest and love for style and fashion - often disregarding trends and rules, but rather focusing on what she loves and loves to wear. With two boys and a hilarious husband of almost 12 years, Alayne believes in living a joy-filled life of intention and following your heart. Being a Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper was always in the back of her mind, but it took many different career paths until she felt like it was time. Her "just do it - what's the worst that can happen?!" mindset propelled her to start her first style-focused business, Apostle Boutique which she has recently sold. Four years later, Alayne launched her Styling business, and the success was immediate. Being featured in over six magazines, working on dozens of photoshoots, and styling over 100 clients, Alayne feels so fortunate that she's been able to combine her values & passions into a career that helps men and women see themselves in a new confident & powerful way. When Alayne works with her clients she wants them to feel comfortable like they are spending time with a friend, and that is exactly how I felt in my conversation with her. We talk about what is really meant by the term ‘personal style’, finding your personal style, styling tips and tricks, and how relationships are at the core of the work that Alayne does with her clients. Listen in as we talk about: What personal style really means. Personal style is so much more than the clothes we wear, the colours we choose, and the makeup we put on. Alayne shares the deeper meaning behind personal style. The challenges people experience when it comes to personal style. What are some of the most common challenges when it comes to personal style? Alayne sheds light on this. Nothing to wear? Try the ‘Closet Challenge’. If you feel like you never have anything to wear, Alayne created this challenge with you in mind and shares exactly how it works. The attachment and stories we have with our clothing. We all have an attachment to our clothes in some way, shape or form. Alayne talks about the significance behind this and why it’s so important to understand. Tips for dressing for your body shape. One of the most shared struggles we can have is dressing for our body shape. Alayne shares her best tips to help with this. Connect with Alayne: Website: https://www.alaynejoy.com/ Instagram: @alayne.joy https://www.instagram.com/alayne.joy/ Facebook: @alaynejoystyling https://www.facebook.com/alaynejoystyling Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/styledbyalaynejoy/ Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianafech/ Instagram: @tianafech https://www.instagram.com/tianafech/ Facebook: @tianafech https://www.facebook.com/tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21 WHAT PERSONAL STYLE REALLY MEANS “Personal style is so much more than what you wear. It is influenced by how you stand, move, and hold yourself; your moods of the day; your life experiences; and how you feel about yourself.” Personal style is so much more than the clothes we wear, the colours we choose, and the makeup we put on. Alayne shares the deeper meaning behind personal style. What’s involved with personal style is much more than what meets the eye – it’s about the way you were rai...

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008: Learning Through Giving Back with Catherine McGuire

In this episode with Catherine McGuire, we talk about how and why she created WholeHearted and how she’s transforming the ways in which corporations and employees give back to the community – one experience at a time. Catherine is a female entrepreneur; founder and creator at WholeHearted; an agency dedicated to enriching the employee experience through strategic programs that align with corporate values and community needs. She is best described as full of heart and action-obsessed. A true implementer, she fearlessly brings ideas to life with no detail left behind. With 10+ years experience in the events and hospitality industry, she is familiar with the logistics, nuances, and continuous evolution of in-person and virtual events. What started as a non-profit initiative at the height of a global pandemic sparked a concept that now provides leaders a way to engage their teams and customers in unique ways that build meaningful connections, and in turn more productive workplaces. From strategic live event programming to thoughtful virtual experiences, WholeHearted partners with local businesses whenever possible and aims to make an impact both within the walls of the organizations they serve and throughout the communities they support. Catherine is a new mom of a 7 month old who is juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood. You will love her story of seeing a need and an opportunity to make a difference in the world and just going for it without having all the details figured out, trusting her instincts, listening and learning along the way, and getting more clear on her boundaries. We talk about using events as a mechanism to make impact, perks and purpose when it comes to employee engagement and retention, how giving back can make an impact in the workplace, and so much more! Listen in as we talk about: Giving back in times of crisis. Early on in the pandemic, Catherine and her husband felt helpless about the state of the world. They raised funds to help those in need have fresh meals and inspired her organization, WholeHearted. Educating through experiences. Catherine shares how WholeHearted is driven by social impact initiatives and the ways in which it helps companies give back to organizations they may not be aware of. Perks and purpose. We all want to work somewhere with perks and that gives back to a bigger purpose. Catherine shares how WholeHearted accomplishes both with its mission. How giving back makes an impact in the workplace. Catherine shares how giving back in the workplace is more than just a feel-good activity and talks about the many benefits it brings. Connect with Catherine: Website: https://giveWholeHearted.com Instagram: @teamWholeHearted https://www.instagram.com/teamWholeHearted/ Facebook: @WholeHeartedteam https://www.facebook.com/WholeHeartedteam LinkedIn: WholeHearted https://www.linkedin.com/company/WholeHearted/ Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianafech/ Instagram: @tianafech https://www.instagram.com/tianafech/ Facebook: @tianafech https://www.facebook.com/tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21 GIVING BACK IN TIMES OF CRISIS Catherine shares how her organization, WholeHearted, came to life. Early on in the pandemic, it started with a non-profit initiative that Catherine and her husband had when they were stuck at home in quarantine and feeling helpless. They raised funds in their community to purchase healthy lunches from restaurants and event caterers who were struggling due to the different closures and limitations. They then wrote handwritten notes on those healthy lunches and delivered them to frontline workers in their community to show appreciation and encouragement to them. The initiative was successful and a lot more than they expected it to be, and it really opened their eyes to the power of community.

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010: Learning Through Creativity with Kiki Lally

In this episode with Kiki Lally, we talk about learning through creativity and art, especially when you’re feeling stuck. We chat about learning environments that foster creativity, building community and connections, universal design principles to improve access to creative opportunities for persons with disabilities and so much more! Kiki Lally is the owner and creative director of Pinnovate DIY Studio, an art school and events space for children and adults to create and connect. Pinnovate opened its doors in 2017 with the hopes of filling the existing gap in children's artistic programming in Calgary. Like many small businesses Pinnovate faced some big challenges in 2020 and had to face multiple studio closures. But with their small but mighty team they began virtual events and classes and even started another business called DIY Delivery. This business ships ready to go DIY crafting kits across North America and recently began a DIY Subscription service for all ages. Pinnovate has been featured in the Globe and Mail, the Creative Industries International magazine, as well as countless other publications. Recently they were the recipients of the City of Calgary Access and Achievement award as well as the Between Friends outstanding contribution award for their charitable local work throughout our city. Listen in as we talk about: Bringing together community, creativity and connection. Kiki shares how Pinnovate brings these three very important Cs together. Improving access for people with disabilities. Learn how Kiki and her team are implementing universal design principles to improve access for people with disabilities. Learning through creativity. How can we learn and grow through creativity? Kiki tells us why it’s so important to bring more creativity into our daily lives. Learning every day. This involves being self-reflective, admitting what you aren’t good at, and using failures as fuel to learn. Connect with Kiki: Websites: Pinnovate: https://pinnovate.ca DIY Delivery: https://deliverydiy.com Instagram: @pinnovate https://www.instagram.com/pinnovate/ @diydelivery_ https://www.instagram.com/diydelivery_/ Facebook: @pinnovateyyc https://www.facebook.com/pinnovateyyc TikTok: @pinnovate https://www.tiktok.com/@pinnovate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsX4vk79b-o2uj5AHo3EAgQ Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianafech/ Instagram: @tianafech https://www.instagram.com/tianafech/ Facebook: @tianafech https://www.facebook.com/tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21 BRINGING TOGETHER COMMUNITY, CREATIVITY, AND CONNECTION Art doesn't have the same barriers or challenges when it comes to making connections in different spaces, especially for those who have disabilities or are newcomers to Canada, for example. Everyone gets to be in the same creative space doing the same projects, and communicate through this shared language. When you foster a loving environment and try to create projects for all niches, ages, demographics and wants. Through art, we have the capability to do something for everybody that doesn't have barriers the same way as other things do. LOOK WHAT I MADE! The minute you are proud of something that you have created you want to show it off to your partner or your friends. You want to hang it up in your house. Creating is a joyful experience. It can result in the release of endorphins. You use different parts of your brain when you are painting, drawing, or sculpting. Kiki talks about how this creativity was lost in the previous generation. It was more about technology, IT, and the Internet. However, there is now a renewed interest and appreciation for creativity and the arts. IMPLEMENTING UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO IMPROVE ACCESS During the COVID shut downs, it was really heartbreaking to see adults with dis...