In this episode of the Get Styled podcast, Elsa chats with Luam Keflezgy, a renowned choreographer and creative director (and friend). They discuss the profound impact of personal style on identity and self-expression, reflecting on their childhood relationships with clothing, the evolution of their styles through motherhood, and the importance of first impressions in the creative industry. Luam shares her journey from a pre-med student to a successful figure in the dance world, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and creativity in personal branding. The discussion also touches on the role of mentorship and guidance in navigating the complexities of style and self-expression, as well as Luam's upcoming projects, including the revival of her podcast, Industry Talk.

With a combined YouTube audience producing over 38 million views and a loyal following, Luam Keflezgy is a global sensation in dance and choreography. Her credits include: senior producer and associate creative director on Dancing With The Stars Season 29 and 30, choreographer for Netflix’s "Karma’s World", Nickelodeon’s 2021 Kids Choice Awards, and HBO’s "Homeschool Musical". She has also been kept busy with music artists, commercials, & TV shows such as America's Got Talent, Kelly Rowland, Moncler, PEPSI, Icona Pop, Janelle Monáe, Nike, Britney Spears, Macy’s & Travis Scott.

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RESOURCES + REFERENCES

• Find Luam on Instagram
• theluam.com

SHOW NOTES
0:37 - Elsa introduces today’s special guest: Luam Keflezgy

1:38 - Elsa welcomes Luam to the podcast

2:17 - Elsa and Luam discuss what Luam’s relationship with clothing was as a girl, and her mom’s influence in the matter

9:50 - Luam chronicles the time in her life when she finally felt like the creative in her was allowed to be at the forefront

13:17 - Luam explains why dress and first impressions have always been a part of her thought process and brand

21:55 - Luam recalls how her style and priorities have shifted in motherhood - and how she is working to reincorporate her love for expression into her daily life

24:08 - Luam shares who she looks to for inspiration, and her plans for this year to “come back to myself”

32:35 - Elsa and Luam discuss risks and getting outside perspectives (instead of constantly relying on ourselves to know and do EVERYTHING)

36:41 - Luam shares what she is working on right now, and what’s next!

42:24 - Elsa wraps up the episode

In this episode of the Get Styled podcast, host Elsa Isaac discusses the impact of personal style and the limitations of style subscription services. She emphasizes the importance of personalization, quality, and education in the styling process, encouraging listeners to make informed decisions about their wardrobe choices while highlighting the value of understanding one's personal style journey.

If you’ve ever considered signing up for a clothing subscription service - or feel like your subscription is not working out for you - this episode is for you!

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SHOW NOTES

0:37 - HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025! xx Elsa

1:05 - Elsa introduces today’s topic!

2:19 - Concern #1: The lack of customization and personalization in the style subscription service business model

3:52 - Concern #2: Clothing options are very limited

5:38 - Concern #3: You - as the consumer being styled - have limited control

7:32 - Concern #4: Lack of education

8:43 - Where these style subscription services could be beneficial

9:22 - Episode wrap up!

In this episode of the Get Styled podcast, Elsa engages in a heartfelt conversation with friend and therapeutic educational consultant, Mary Warren. They explore the transformative power of personal style and how it impacts confidence and self-expression. A self-proclaimed “Anti-Shopper”, Mary shares her journey of embracing her style, the challenges she faced with clothing in her childhood, and how working with a stylist has changed her perspective on fashion. If you are ready to feel good in what you wear, than this episode might be JUST for you!

Mary Warren is a Therapeutic Educational Consultant and Parenting Coach, specializing in parent coaching and therapeutic placement. Your trusted guide in helping teens and parents reconnect and heal for over 20 years.

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• www.empowermyteen.com
  
  

SHOW NOTES
0:37 - Elsa introduces today’s special guest: Mary Warren!

1:53 - Elsa welcomes Mary to the podcast

2:54 - Mary and Elsa discuss the differences between stylists and in-store shoppers - and what led Mary to consider working with Elsa

8:06 - Mary shares how her approach to style has evolved since working with Elsa

9:53 - Mary recalls her near lifelong frustrations with clothing and clothing stores - and how she has reframed all of that with Elsa’s help

19:09 - Elsa and Mary discuss the variety and efficiency in personal styling and shopping online

22:47 - Mary shares the garment(s) in her closet that she loves the most, and why

25:17 - We think people are complimenting our clothes, but they are complimenting how we show UP in those clothes

26:48 - Mary expresses her relief in the ease of being able to shop her own closet after working with Elsa

30:00 - Mary doesn’t have a style “icon”, so here is where she draws her inspiration…

33:37 - On tailoring and replicating garments

35:57 - Mary shares one thing that she wants people to know about personal style

37:37 - Episode wrap up

In today’s episode of the Get Styled Podcast, Elsa breaks down her Signature Styling Framework (honed over 20+ years of working with women). She takes you step-by-step through her entire process to help YOU get started on your styling journey - whether solo, or with a stylist!

If you’ve ever been curious what working with Elsa is like - this episode is a must-listen! And don’t miss the links to her proprietary Body Shape Calculator and self-paced BeYOUtiful Style Academy below!

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RESOURCES + REFERENCES

• BeYOUtiful Style Academy - a self-paced styling program that gives you all the resources and support you need to create a signature style you love!
• Body Shape Calculator - find out your unique body shape complete with garment recommendations!

SHOW NOTES

0:36 - Elsa shares one thing she knows for sure after 20+ years as a stylist

1:45 - Elsa introduces what she will be talking about today!

2:01 - Elsa breaks down her Signature Styling process - step-by-step!

7:43 - How Elsa’s team continues to support clients once they’ve completed their Style Experience

8:34 - Why it’s difficult to systematize this process with general styling services that are very popular right now

9:12 - Styling as an intimate process

9:48 - Elsa’s hope for you!

10:20 - Elsa shares information about her BeYOUtiful Style Academy, for folks who want to start their style journey with a smaller investment

11:16 - Elsa wraps up the episode

Elsa revisits a profound conversation with Annika Martins in this episode of the Get Styled podcast. They explore the intricate relationship women have with their bodies and how it influences personal style, how they feel about themselves, and how they show up in their lives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, taking up space, and the power of clothing as a tool for self-expression. From Elsa: “Wherever you are on your body love journey, I hope this conversation brings you comfort in knowing that you are not alone on this journey.”

This episode was originally a bonus call in a group program Elsa formerly ran. It is interwoven with questions and commentary from participants in this course.

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SHOW NOTES

0:36 - Elsa introduces today’s conversation from her archives

2:03 - On the emotional internalization of ill-fitting garments and confusing sizing systems

4:48 - A listener brings her resistance to “taking up space” into the conversation - Annika and Elsa talk through their own experiences and tips to help alleviate resistance

12:45 - On the importance of developing the skill to be able to care for and lift yourself up (in addition to community and belonging)

14:10 - On the motivation of truly knowing the impact of your work - and putting down the rest in order to SHOW UP

17:35 - Annika shares how to find empowering role models on social media (and how to avoid diet culture messaging disguised as power)

22:13 - Annika and Elsa offer guidance around navigating social media and self-perception

29:10 - Episode wrap up

In today’s episode, Elsa welcomes friend and client, Natalie Nixon. They discuss Natalie’s upbringing in a family of textile artists, her take on the fashion industry as a business, and how her self-described “lazy default” to a nearly all-black wardrobe catapulted her into a journey of personal style, with Elsa as her guide. If you’ve ever opened your closet and thought, “Whose clothing is this? I don’t feel connected to it AT ALL!”, then this episode might be for you!

Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon is “the creativity whisperer for the C-Suite”. She is a highly sought after keynote speaker, valued for her accessible expertise on creativity, the future of work and innovation. She’s the author of the award-winning The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work and her firm Figure 8 Thinking, was named among the top women-led innovation firms by Core 77.

Natalie is a trustee of the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Design Museum; Vassar College; and Leadership+Design. Natalie received her BA (honors) from Vassar College, and her PhD from the University of Westminster in London. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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• https://www.figure8thinking.com/
• instagram.com/natwnixon
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienixonphd/
  
  

SHOW NOTES

0:36 - Elsa introduces today’s guest: Natalie Nixon!

1:36 - Natalie recalls what her relationship to clothing was like as a child

5:07 - Natalie expands on her early exposure to the idea of how clothing makes you feel an instant connection or disconnect from community

6:23 - Natalie shares her venture into entrepreneurship - and her struggles with what she calls her “lazy default”

10:12 - Natalie explains how the fashion industry is the only industry that understands what consumer behavior is driven by

11:46 - Elsa and Natalie discuss the importance of another point-of-view when your style is feeling stagnant

13:18 - Elsa and Natalie discuss why designers make some of the business decisions that they do

16:08 - Elsa chronicles how to take our power back as consumers who want to develop our personal style - and Natalie shares how working with Elsa made that process easy on her

20:37 - Natalie talks about how her personal style impacts her and the audiences she speaks to

24:35 - Natalie shares the connection between her love of learning and the creative process

31:12 - Elsa reflects the importance of the creative process and play when it comes to style

33:13 - Natalie shares who she looks to for style inspiration

35:37 - Elsa wraps up the episode

In today’s episode of the Get Styled Podcast, Elsa welcomes friend and fellow stylist, Lauren Messiah! We’ll cover Lauren’s journey into style, her philosophy and approach to style, and how her career has evolved over time. Plus, Lauren and Elsa dish on why celebrity styling is no longer on their vision boards! If you’ve ever considered working with a personal stylist - or becoming one yourself - this episode might just be for you!

Lauren Messiah is revolutionizing the way people dress through her comprehensive approach to elevating one’s life through style, working from the inside out. With her signature method of combining style with personal development, Lauren bridges personal styling and life coaching to curate a closet and look that supports one’s goals and takes the stress and self-doubt out of looking one’s best. The stylist, educator and digital influencer has coached over 6,000 clients globally through her online courses.

Lauren's latest book, Style Therapy: 30 Days to Your Signature Style (Abrams), as a 30-day active approach to building a personal style and shedding emotional baggage. Through her book, she empowers readers to shop like a stylist, find clothes that support goals and build confidence to tackle any situation with the right look and attitude.

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• https://laurenmessiah.com/
• Follow Lauren on Instagram
• Find Lauren on LinkedIn

SHOW NOTES

0:42 - Elsa introduces today’s special guest

2:23 - Lauren recalls her journey into the styling world

11:02 - Lauren reflects on what her relationship to styling was as a young person

14:28 - Lauren shares her definition of “style”, and Elsa and Lauren discuss their similar approaches to style

19:18 - Lauren and Elsa reflect on their time as a celebrity stylists - and what led each of them to leave that world

22:07 - Lauren details how she met Steve Harvey, launching a conversation about how we are always communicating - especially through style

25:45 - Lauren chronicles how her personal styling work evolved into The School of Style (and why it was so desperately needed at the time)

34:47 - Lauren talks about what she has been focused on since exiting The School of Style

41:23 - Lauren shares what she wishes everyone knew about clothing and personal style

44:42 - Episode wrap up

In today’s episode of the Get Styled Podcast, Elsa tackles one of the most common and consistent topics she hears from women when it comes to style. She’s heard this from potential clients, to friends, loved ones, and of course, all over the social media-verse.

And that is the subject of waiting for our body to be thinner before we invest in our style.

This episode is all about the pervasive myth that smaller bodies = “easier” to dress. That small bodies are “the norm”. And that small bodies are better. Spoiler alert - it’s NOT true.

Today I’m tackling the belief that we need to be in a smaller, thinner body, BEFORE we go through the process of identifying our personal style, or working with a stylist, or before we can feel beautiful and confident in our skin.

This is something SO many women struggle with, so let’s dive in and put this myth to bed once and for all.

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• Body Shape Calculator

SHOW NOTES

0:43 - Elsa introduces today’s podcast topic!

1:49 - On wanting to be healthy, and how that has been flipped into a societal obsession with thinness

2:23 - When we hold the belief that we are only worthy/beautiful at a certain size, here is the signal it sends…

3:45 - Elsa shares a utilitarian tool to fast track feeling better in your body, no matter what size you are (pssst - it has to do with your clothing!)

5:21 - Elsa implores: what is the cost to you if you put off feeling better about yourself?

6:42 - When we talk about style, it’s not really about the clothes…

7:20 - How to style and honor your body as it works for you and toward your goals

8:55 - On the true danger of this “waiting for a thinner body” mindset - and the importance of investing in style (whatever that looks like for you) on this journey

12:06 - Elsa describes considerations in shopping and wardrobe updates so you can develop your personal style even as your body changes

13:25 - On the power of dressing this deserving version of you, while looking forward to what the happiness and confidence will do for you in 6 months and beyond

14:04 - Elsa shares her process when considering an investment/purchase

15:30 - Elsa offers us a challenge as she wraps up the episode