Closet Philosophy

Ep. 40: Everything is made up, so don't get hung up on size, beauty, or anything else

This episode kicks off the 4th season of Closet Philosophy, so we had lots to talk about. The overarching theme is that beauty ideals are mercurial. Jennine and Kristen h

Ep. 39: Author Christine Morrison on how style has guided her life decisions—from relationships to where she lives to her career and publishing her first book at 56

We are so excited to welcome author Christine Morrison to the pod this week! Christine is a seasoned writer, editor, and brand builder who recenlty published her first bo

Ep. 38: What to wear over 50—don't Google it

This will not be a surprise to anyone who's been following along with the pod: We think fashion rules, especially when they correspond to age, are really dumb and you sho

Ep. 37: What happens when you wear the wrong thing?

The desire for acceptance and belonging is deeply human. And fashion is one way that we signal who we are and what group we belong to. So it's not weird to freak out a li

Ep. 36: Your insecurity is probably your superpower

We all can be really hard on ourselves at times. And it's no wonder, with messages all around us about the things we should really fix on our faces and bodies. Its never-

Ep. 35: Alicia Rose is giving menopause the punk rock treatment it needs

Our guest this week is Alicia Rose, who is bringing a revolution to the conversation about perimenopause and menopause with an upcoming documentary called Menopunks. The

Ep. 34: Style cheerleader and Sr. UX director Asta Gaur on how to dress for the occasion, the location, and still be fully you

Asta Gaur is a Google exec by day and your internet style cheerleader by night. On Instagram, she shares unfiltered takes on dressing in a male-dominated industry, daily

Ep. 33: Dress for the Life You're Actually Living

In this episode, Jennine and Kristen talk about something that's often overlooked in personal style advice: how your wardrobe needs to match the life you're actually livi

Ep. 32: What happens when you stop trying to be pretty

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Kristen and Jennine explore what it means to age visibly, dress authentically, and resist the pressure to always be striving for you

Ep. 31: From big tech and law to gold and clay: Two founders on creativity, identity, and the courage to pivot

What does it really take to leave a prestigious, intellectually demanding career and step fully into a creative life? Two women who did exactly that join us for this ep

Ep. 30: Less is really more: Limitations are the secret to better style

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Kristen and Jennine dig into a counterintuitive idea: less really can be more — especially when it comes to personal style. Jennin

Ep. 29: How to find your style by editing, not adding to your closet

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Jennine and Kristen explore one of the most misunderstood ideas in personal style: that having more clothes actually makes getting d

Ep. 28: Season 2 kickoff! Why Shopping Won't Give You Good Style (and What Will)

We're kicking off season 2 of Closet Philosophy with a conversation about overconsumption, emotional shopping, and the cultural forces that keep us chasing "more." Jenn

Ep. 27: Jennine's tips on how to rescue, restore, and love your clothes again

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Kristen and Jennine dive deep into the art and satisfaction of caring for your wardrobe. From repairing damaged handbags to reviving

Ep. 26: Beyond body positivity—A conversation about body liberation with Chrissy King

In this episode, Jennine and Kristen speak with writer, speaker, and educator Chrissy King, author of The Body Liberation Project. Chrissy dives deep into how fashion, fi

Ep. 25: Plus size representation, photography, and finding beauty in every body with Lydia Hudgens

In this episode, Kristen and Jennine talk with photographer Lydia Hudgens, whose new book Plus: Expanding the Frame features 100% plus-size models and is the first of its

Ep 24: Jennine and Kristen explore beauty, aging, and authenticity

Ep. 24: Exploring beauty, aging, and authenticity In this episode of Closet Philosophy, Jennine and Kristen dive deep into the complicated relationship between beauty s

Ep. 23: Midlife career reinvention, authentic style, and navigating change with Dilara Casey

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, hosts Jennine and Kristen sit down with career consultant Dilara Casey to explore what it takes to reinvent your career and style in

Ep. 22: Menopause, perimenopause, and personal power with 'The M Factor' producer Denise Pines

In this episode of Closet Philosophy, hosts Jennine and Kristen sit down with Denise Pines, an influential filmmaker and leader in the effort to normalize conversations a

Ep. 21: Jennine and Kristen on the power of visibility after 40

Jennine and Kristen dive deep into the complex experience of visibility for women as they age, sharing candid stories and discussing cultural, psychological, and societal