The Secrets of Stylish Women

S2 Ep 07: Captain Gabrielle Harding: Claiming Space in the Sky and in Style

Captain Gabrielle Harding is a Boeing 737 Captain and Line Check Pilot for United Airlines—the first Black woman to hold that title on United’s Boeing fleet. A Hampton Un

S2 Ep 06: Style, Faith, and Finding Your Voice: A Conversation w/Rahimah Yoba

In this episode of The Secrets of Stylish Women, Rahimah Yoba—costume designer, poet, and creative with more than 30 years of experience—sits down with personal stylist a

S2 Ep 05: What not to wear when you want to be taken seriously

In this candid solo episode of The Secrets of Stylish Women, personal stylist and style strategist Lauren M. Simmonds shares three real-world stories of high-achieving wo

S2 Ep 04: When was the last time you dressed up just for you?

In this episode of The Secrets of Stylish Women, personal stylist and style strategist Lauren Simmonds takes you inside her unforgettable day at the Earn Your Leisure Pow

S2 Ep 03: Style Short: Forget the Coat Check—Make an Entrance

Ever had a look so good you couldn’t risk coat check? That was me. I had the dress, the fur, and a vision. So I skipped the coat check, took the stairs, and made my entra

S2 Ep 03: The real benefits of a personal stylist

Hiring a personal stylist isn’t just about saving time or avoiding endless mall trips—it’s about unlocking a more powerful, self-assured version of yourself. In this epis

S2 Ep 02 Style Short: The Ripple Effect of Bold Style: Elevating Yourself & Others

Your style isn’t just about you—it sets the tone for how others see you and even how they show up themselves. When you own your look with confidence and intention, you gi

S2 Ep 02: The DIVA Essentials™: Your Blueprint for Signature Style

Your style should work for you, not leave you feeling stuck or uninspired. That’s why I created the DIVA Essentials™ Framework—a simple, strategic approach to defining yo

Style Short: I Wore the Wrong Thing to Work—Here's What Happened, Part II

That wake-up call changed everything. I revamped my entire approach to professional style, started dressing with more intention, and finally understood just how much pers

Style Short: I Wore the Wrong Thing to Work—Here’s What Happened, Part I

Sometimes, you don’t realize you’ve made a style mistake until someone points it out. That’s exactly what happened to me at work in the ‘90s—and let’s just say, I wasn’t

Style Short: Make Them Notice: The Power of Presence

Your style should do more than just look good—it should make them notice you. In the season premiere of The Secrets of Stylish Women, we’re talking about how to show up

S2 Ep 01: Meet Personal Stylist Lauren Simmonds: The Fearless Fashionista®

In this episode of The Secrets of Stylish Women, personal stylist, style educator, and author, Lauren Simmonds shares how professional women 40+ can use style as a powerf