Today’s guest is someone I’ve admired for years, and I know you’re going to walk away from this conversation feeling seriously inspired. I had the privilege of sitting down with Julie Wainwright, founder of the billion-dollar luxury resale powerhouse, The RealReal.

Julie launched The RealReal at age 52—not long after someone labeled her “unemployable.” Fast forward just a few years, and she became one of only 23 women in history to take a company from startup to IPO. And if you’ve ever sold or shopped designer pieces on The RealReal, you’ve personally experienced her revolutionary impact on the fashion industry.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What inspired Julie to launch a company that changed the way we shop luxury fashion
• Her advice for becoming a better problem solver and taking bold action in your life
• Her perspective on how to spot trends and shop smarter online
• And, maybe most importantly, how to rewrite the narrative around age and self-worth—because Julie is proof that it’s never too late to chase your big dreams

Plus, she’s sharing a peek into her brand new book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion-Dollar Business That Rocked the Fashion Industry, which drops tomorrow! Fashion and business? You already know I’m all over this one.

So whether you're here for the style talk, the business brilliance, or just some good old-fashioned motivation—trust me, you’re going to love this conversation. Let’s get into it.

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Welcome back to HER Style Podcast! I’m not happy about how fast this year is flying, but the bright side is that it’s already time for another monthly Q&A round-up episode! I absolutely love receiving your questions, hearing what you’re curious about and want to dive deeper into, and having the opportunity to to help you solve some of your top shopping and styling challenges —for free!– right here on the show.

Today, we’re covering questions from our friends, Emily, Suzanne, and Allison. We’re talking about the best skirt lengths and styles for short legs, how to pick a wedding guest dress you can actually rewear, and my top styling tips and rules of thumb when it comes to cardigans. This one is going to be packed with practical advice to keep you feeling your most stylish all season long!

Pull up a chair and get cozy. We’re about to dive into this month’s listener Q&A!

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Please don’t ask me how, but it’s already JUNE, which means swimsuit and BBQ season is officially here for those of us in the northern hemisphere. And with the summer season comes a lot of conversations in our community about how we look and feel in our bodies. As much as I love empowering you to show up at your most confident on the outside, we can’t ignore the importance of taking care of ourselves on the inside.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated about changes in your shape, size, energy, or overall mood, I want to help you get to the root cause and find some practical solutions to start feeling better today. So I recruited my sweet friend, Lara Frendjian, onto the podcast to lend her expertise.

Lara is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach with over 10 years of experience helping women achieve their health and weight loss goals. She’s also host of the Master Your Metabolism After 40 podcast and a goldmine of information on naturally balancing your hormones, losing weight without diets or deprivation, and reclaiming your health at absolutely any age.

In this episode, Lara shares some of the top signs of perimenopause to look out for, why your weight might be fluctuating —even though you’re doing all the right things— and what to do about it, her top secrets to unlocking your vitality in your 40s and beyond, and the #1 thing you can do right now to start transforming your health and setting yourself up for long term success!

I know you are going to soak up every word of this conversation. So grab a notebook and pen, because you are going to want to jot down all of Lara’s practical tips to look good and FEEL good after 40!

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I don’t know about you, friend, but I will admit that every so often, I’ll have a day when I DO NOT feel like getting dressed. Whether I’m running on too little sleep, I’m not feeling 100%, or the weather is dreary and I know I don’t have to see anyone other than my immediate family, I will seriously contemplate staying in my pajamas. Do you ever have these “ugh” days when putting together an outfit feels like too much? If you’re in a style rut or your wardrobe isn’t working for you right now, I know it can be even harder to find your motivation.

So let me start by saying this is a totally normal experience, but we don’t have to stay stuck in it. You can look and feel great even with very minimal effort. And today, I’m going to help make the art of getting dressed —even on your worst days— even easier for you! In this episode, I’m sharing my “down day” styling strategies and mood-boosting hacks so you can take all the work out of putting yourself together. Go ahead and refill your mug and let’s dive in!

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Welcome back to HER Style Podcast, my friend! I’m so glad you’re here, because we’re taking on one of the biggest challenges I hear about in our community. If you’ve ever stared into your closet for way too long, feeling like you have nothing to wear or confused about how to put your pieces together... that changes today.

I’m about to make getting ready faster, easier, and —dare I say— a whole lot of fun! In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into 7 outfit planning habits that will seriously change your mornings forever. No spreadsheets or apps necessary. You can pick one or two that resonate with you or try them all! The goal is to find something that works for you.

I promise, integrating even 1 of these fast and foolproof habits into your week will make a big difference in your experience of getting dressed. It doesn’t have to be tricky or time-consuming. Stick around and I’ll show you how!

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At 240 episodes in, I think you already know about my love of fashion. But there’s another facet to looking and feeling your best that I don’t talk about as often here on HER Style Podcast and I think it deserves a little attention today: makeup and beauty!

I have loved playing with different makeup applications since my teen years, when my parents gifted me the book, Teenage Beauty, by Bobbi Brown. Eventually, that followed with Bobbi’s Beauty book, an extensive collection from Kevyn Aucoin, and many dollars spent on various eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and blush variations over the years.

While I’ve settled into a comfortable everyday makeup routine in recent years, I’ve been feeling inspired to mix it up lately. So I decided to research what’s trending in the beauty industry this spring and summer. I stumbled upon 5 major themes that I’m confident will work for all of us! So in today’s episode, we’re talking about all things cosmetics, what looks I’m trying this season, and how to figure out what’s right for you, too. If you want a few new foolproof makeup tricks to try, this is the episode for you!

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We are on the official countdown to summer over here! We opened our pool yesterday, which I probably won’t go in beyond my ankles until it warms up. But my wild and crazy boys are happy to take the cold plunge. Either way, it’s all very exciting! I know our schools run a little later than some, but my son is working through an alphabet countdown for the remaining days. Today is the letter H for hula hoop day, so I can’t wait to hear all about that later this afternoon.

But I digress. My point is that we are charging full speed ahead into a new season and I want to make sure your closet is ready for the occasion! Let’s make sure you have what you need to feel amazing in the months ahead.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the basics for a cohesive summer closet, the trends you might want to consider adding in right now, and how to make smart shopping and styling decisions that will work well for your unique lifestyle, preferences, physical features, and budget.

Are you ready to build a summer capsule you’re going to be excited to wear on repeat? Then let’s get to work, my friend!

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In today’s HER Style Podcast episode, we’re diving into 4 sneaky reasons why your closet doesn’t feel like you yet so you can pinpoint the problem. Even more importantly, I’m going to help you figure out exactly how to turn things around so your closet can start feeling completely and authentically YOU and getting dressed can finally feel exciting and easy!

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