The Redneck Connecktor | Helping Business Owners Land Premium Clients Without Cold DMs or Pitchy Networking | Building Trust-First Businesses in a Low-Trust World | Founder of the Hounds of Business Community

Most business owners don’t fail because they’re lazy or clueless.
They fail because, in a low-trust world, they’ve been 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅.

Played by networking groups where everyone’s just waiting their turn to pitch.

Played by coaches who promise clients but never had to make payroll.

Played by “systems” that feel sleazy and suck the joy out of business.

That was me once too, all heart, no clue. Until I discovered a better way:

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭.

Because when trust becomes your strategy, clients stop hesitating, partnerships start compounding, and business finally feels right again.

Now we help entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners:

🐺 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 on LinkedIn & YouTube without playing algorithm games.
🐺 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 without cold DMs, funnels, or fake engagement tactics.
🐺 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 that replace solo ad spend for good.

We do it through three layers:

 1️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠- my 4 C’s framework (Clarity, Connections, Community, Conversion).
 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲- a vetted pack of professionals who actually care about each other’s success.
 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦- visibility, partnerships, and introductions most people never get access to.

The Results

🐾 1.5M+ views in 90 days
 🐾 Members going from ignored to inbound, stalled to booked, and “coffee chats” to clients
 🐾 Partnerships with Level Up Academy, Kindness Worldwide, The Connector Community, Global Tea Break Network, and more

I’m not here to sell magic buttons.
I’m here to show you the game, the rules, and how to pick the 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

If you’re serious about growing your network & net worth without chasing, pitching, or selling your soul, we should talk.

👉 Grab the free 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://crm.houndsofbusiness.com/master-attractor
👉 Or pull up a chair at our next 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduGurToqHdMRgxOel3B0ItmZOiU7dxkz

Because business grows at the speed of trust.
𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.

Mike Ashabraner

Most entrepreneurs think they have an expertise problem, but in reality it is actually a visibility and authority issue.

They’re smart.
They’re qualified.
They’re creating content.

But it feels scattered.
Inconsistent.
Disconnected from real demand.

In this HOB Live conversation the one and only, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down how to re-engineer your content, messaging, and actions so they stop feeling reactive and start working like an engine.
Not noise, trends, but a true engine that fits you and eventually works even when you are not.

This is not about posting more folks and it’s certainly not about performing on social media, or chasing algorithms.
It’s about clarity, positioning, systems, and knowing exactly:
What you want to be known for


Why it matters
How to show up consistently

And how to make your name synonymous with credibility

Dr. Roseann teaches that content shouldn’t feel like something you “keep up with.”

It should build authority.
Compound over time.
Create demand.
Move your business forward.

In this conversation, we’ll unpack:
-Why so many experts create content that goes nowhere

-The biggest mistakes people make when trying to build authority

-The difference between being visible and being recognized

-How to stop blending in without becoming performative

-What a real thought leadership engine looks like in practice

-The first step to move from expert to recognized leader

-Just how Dr. Roseann got to 2 million podcast downloads and created raving fans while building thought leadership

-How to use a book as the flywheel for your business 

If you’ve ever felt invisible despite doing “all the right things,” this is where you recalibrate.
Because influence on purpose isn’t louder. Rather, it's clearer, more intentional, and most importantly, designed to last.

The Redneck Connecktor | Helping leaders build trust first businesses that attract premium clients without cold outreach or performative networking | Founder of the HOB, a safe community for entrepreneurs

Jennifer Thompson, ~April Wyett~ and 3 other connections attending

Influence on Purpose: Building a Thought Leadership Engine

Melanie Lippman

Founder & CEO

Empowering Female Leaders to Redefine Their Style on Their Terms | Imperfectly Polished Style Coach, Public Speaker, & Confidence Curator | Let’s Connect and Build a Fun Positive Network

You’ve built the résumé, earned the title, and command a room with your expertise.

But still — you hesitate.

You’re second-guessing what to wear before a high-stakes meeting, scanning your closet like it’s a pop quiz you forgot to study for.

You’ve been told to “dress the part,” but never shown how to do that without erasing who you are.

You’re smart enough to know this isn’t just about clothes.

It’s about perception. Presence. Power.

And the truth?

The way you show up is either reinforcing your authority — or diminishing it.

I’m Melanie Lippman, and I help high-achieving women use style as a strategic tool to get seen, get respected, and get results.

My clients are powerhouse women in male-dominated spaces:
🧠 Lawyers who want to own the courtroom without hiding behind black blazers
🎤 Speakers who want to take the stage and be unforgettable
🏛️ C-Suite leaders who are done shrinking to fit in

They’ve outgrown dressing to be “appropriate.”
Now, they want to be undeniable.

Inside my work, we:

✔ Unpack the beliefs keeping you stuck playing small
✔ Craft a personal brand that reflects your leadership
✔ Use color psychology and image strategy to spark trust, memorability, and authority
✔ Build a repeatable wardrobe framework that eliminates friction — and fuels confidence

And the best part?

You start hearing things like:
🗣️ “You’re glowing — what changed?”
🧠 “I’ve never forgotten that outfit you wore on stage.”
💼 “We want you for the keynote.”

Because style, when done right, isn’t fluff.
It’s a signal. A shortcut. A silent amplifier of your power.

And when you finally trust yourself to wear what you used to fear was too much?

That’s when the real visibility begins.

Ready to lead with presence — not just performance?

You can work with me through:

The Style Code — where we build your personal brand using psychology-backed image strategy
BE SEEN — my signature program to help you become the obvious choice in your industry
 Or bring me into your organization to equip women leaders with tools for visibility and authority

📩 Message me “BE SEEN” to learn more 

Let’s make you the most respected, complimented, and remembered woman in every room you enter.

Chief Executive Officer

CEO & Founder of AMPLIFY Image Consultancy that empowers women in leadership to shed their dad's blazer and learn how to dress on their own terms.

This is my last week of radiation.
For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November. 

I had a lumpectomy in December and have been undergoing treatment ever since.

It’s been a season.

And one of the unexpected things that has gotten me through it?
Getting dressed.

Wearing something that makes me smile to an MRI.

 A jacket that sparks conversation in a waiting room.

 An outfit to my pre-op appointment that reminded me who I am outside of a hospital gown.

Clothes are powerful.

Not because they fix everything.

 But because they remind you that you’re still you.

And as I move into this home stretch, I’ve decided something:
I’m going to have fun getting dressed.

Life is lifey right now. For all of us.

But one thing we have control over every single day is what we put on our bodies.

We have to get dressed anyway.

 So why not make it intentional? Strategic. Even joyful.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting a free 5-day challenge called The Power Outfit Project.

Five days.

 No shopping.

 No pressure.

Just simple nightly outfit prompts that will help you use what you already own in a way that feels powerful and easy.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your closet…

 If you’ve been wearing the same three outfits on repeat…

 If getting dressed feels like one more decision…

Come do this with me.

Let’s make getting dressed the easiest — and maybe even the most fun — part of your day.

The first prompt goes out tomorrow night.

Join us here:
https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

I’d love to take you along for the ride.
– Melanie 💋

From selling $100K bracelets to styling $1M salaries — I help high-achieving women in the boardroom, courtroom, and on stages turn their presence into profit and their image into influence.

I almost didn’t share.
So many of you reached out after I posted about my breast cancer journey.

You called me brave.
 You thanked me for sharing.
 You told me it mattered.

And here’s what’s interesting.

I am someone who shares.

I talk about the patriarchy.

 I call out the way women are judged more harshly than men — all day, every day.

 I teach women how to take up space in rooms that weren’t designed for them.

And yet… this story?
I almost kept it to myself.

Because it was deeply personal.

 Because it felt vulnerable.

 Because there was a part of me that wanted to put up a wall.

Which is fascinating.

Because the work I do with my clients is about the opposite.

I teach women to use their clothes to create connection.

To let people see them.

To communicate:
 I am sharp.
 I am playful.
 I am strategic.
 I am layered.

Not to hide behind “appropriate.”
 Not to blend in with corporate furniture.

 Not to armor up so tightly that no one can get close.

And here I was, about to do exactly that.
Put up the wall.

What this season has reminded me is that connection is powerful.
Being different is powerful.

Emotional intelligence in male-dominated spaces is powerful.

We have been told for so long that we are the odd one out.

But being perceptive, expressive, nuanced — that is not a liability.

It’s leverage.

And that’s exactly why I’m inviting women to join me this week inside The Power Outfit Project.

Because clothes are not shallow.

They are a lens.

A way to explore:
 Who am I right now?
 What do I want to amplify?
 Where have I been shrinking?

This isn’t about trends.
It’s about self-discovery.

 About closing the gap between who you are inside and how you walk into a room.

Five days.

 Simple prompts.

 A deeper conversation with yourself.

If you’re ready to explore your edges instead of hiding them, come along for the ride.

We start tonight... click the link below 

https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

Let’s stop putting up walls.

Let’s start living our truth... and there's no one better to guide you than someone who lives it!
xo, melanie

Don’t be the woman calling me from the Centurion lounge on your way to speak on stage…telling me packing was torture.

You close deals... big ones.
 You build the companies.
You mange milions.
 You’re leading the panel.
 You’re flying first class.

But deciding what to wear?
Spiraling.

 Second-guessing.
 Trying on five outfits in a hotel room.
 Texting friends photos.
Your husband is sick of all the boxes.

 Panic-overnighting something from Neiman Marcus on to the airport because nothing feels right.

That disconnect is wild.

You’re powerful everywhere…
 except in your closet.

And here’s the truth no one is saying:
If packing for a keynote feels harder than delivering the keynote, your wardrobe is not a strategy.

It’s a stressor.

You should not be walking into a room of 500 people wondering:
 Is this too much?
 Is this not enough?
 Do I look credible?
 Do I look like I belong here?

At your level, getting dressed should feel strategic.
 Like alignment.
 Like amplification.

Not like a costume crisis in a Marriott mirror.

If you are a woman in leadership and packing for high-stakes moments still feels like psychological warfare…
That’s not a confidence issue.

 That’s a system issue.
And it’s fixable.

The question is:
 How many more stages are you going to step onto feeling almost ready instead of fully expressed?

Let’s talk.

“𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬?”
That’s what I was asked after presenting to a group of financial executives this week —
and while the question makes sense…
it’s the wrong one.

Because most women were taught to ask:
👔 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦?
👗 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨?
📏 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮?
🧩 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯?

But when 𝐲𝐨𝐮 step into a meeting that matters —
a meeting where there’s something on the line,
where you have a message, a mission, or a goal to hit —
the real question becomes:

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫?

To feel anchored in your voice.

To own your seat at the table.

To walk out with the deal, the yes, the respect.

Because when you’re stuffed into a blazer that feels like armor...
Tugging at a skirt that rides up with every step...
Muted in tones that make you feel invisible...
You’re not showing up as the most powerful version of yourself.

You're performing.

Power dressing isn’t about formality — it’s about function.

→ What color makes you feel focused and sharp?
→ What silhouette reminds you you belong?
→ What small detail gives you the edge to hold the room?

Yes, understanding the room matters.
But honoring 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 in that room is what changes outcomes.

That’s exactly what happens inside 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧 —
my 12-week image and identity strategy program for women in executive leadership.

This isn’t about fashion.

It’s about becoming a woman whose presence enters the room before she does — and lingers long after she’s gone.

We take you from:
→ “Does this look okay?”
→ “Do I fit in here?”
→ “I hope they take me seriously…”

To:
✔️ Feeling certain in what you wear — every time.
✔️ Using your wardrobe as a tool to get what you want.
✔️ Showing up aligned, credible, magnetic — and never second-guessing it.

This is a full transformation — in how you shop, how you dress, and how you see yourself.

The end result? You don’t just look the part. You 𝘰𝘸𝘯 the room.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, message me the words 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧 and I’ll send you the details.

Let’s make sure the room sees 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

You know that moment.
 
It’s 7:42am.

You’re already mentally in your 9:00 meeting.

You put something on… and your body tightens.
 
Not because it’s ugly.
Not because it doesn’t fit.
Because it doesn’t feel like you at this level.
 
So you change.
 
Then you change again.
 
Then you go back to the blazer you’ve worn 200 times because at least it’s safe.
 
And the whole time there’s this low hum running in the background:
“Why is this still hard for me?”

“Clothes shouldn’t matter.”

“Other women just know how to do this.”
 
It’s not dramatic.

It’s micro.
 
Micro second-guessing.

Micro self-doubt.

Micro tug-of-war.
 
But it bleeds into your whole day.
 
You walk into the room already slightly contracted.

Already negotiating your space.
 
And here’s the part no one says out loud:
You actually have good clothes.
 
You just don’t have a system.
 
That’s why I’m running The Power Outfit Project
February 23–27.
 
Five days.

Less than six minutes a day.
 
No shopping.

No weight loss plan.

No closet purge.
 
Just one strategic prompt each evening that shifts how you use what you already own.
 
By the end of the week, getting dressed won’t feel like a character debate.
It’ll feel clean. Decided. Powerful
.
If you’re done starting your day in negotiation mode click below to join:
https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

Women in the C-suite — this might sting.
If you’re still struggling to get dressed in the morning, that’s not a clothing problem.

That’s a leadership leak.
You manage teams.
 You manage budgets.
 You manage risk.

But you’re letting your closet manage you.

You’re worrying about:

Is this too bold?

 Is this too feminine?

 Is this appropriate?

 Will they judge me?

When the real question is:

Does this reflect my level?

 Does this reinforce my authority?

 Does this make it easier for people to trust my leadership?

If you’re panic shopping before events,
 overthinking what to pack,
 taking 30 minutes to get dressed,
 or defaulting to the same three “safe” outfits…
You are not operating at your edge.

You are operating in protection mode.
High-level women don’t leave messaging to chance.
And make no mistake — your wardrobe is messaging.

If getting dressed takes more than five minutes, you don’t have a busy schedule.

You have a broken system.

Getting dressed should be the easiest part of your day.

Decided. Strategic. Done.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting a free 5-day challenge: The Power Outfit Project.
You sign up.
 You get a prompt.
 You implement.
 You refine.
No shopping.
 No excuses.
 No more “what do I wear?” spirals.

If you’re ready to close the gap between your position and your presence — you need to be in this.

Click the link below to join
https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

Let’s raise your standard.

If your company polo only fits men well, that’s not team unity.
 That’s patriarchy in cotton form.

You’re told to wear it to show collaboration.

 To show alignment.
 To show you’re part of the team.

But the shirt?

Cut for a male frame.
 Designed around male proportions.
 Sized with a male torso in mind.

Too long.
 Too boxy.
 Pulling in places it shouldn’t.

So you show up representing the company…
 While feeling like your body was never considered in the first place.

And that’s the deeper issue.
Patriarchy isn’t always loud.
 Sometimes it’s subtle.

 Sometimes it’s stitched into the uniform.
Uniforms communicate culture.

They say:
 “This is what leadership looks like.”
 “This is the default.”
 “This is who we built this for.”

If women have to adapt their bodies to the system instead of the system adapting to them, that isn’t inclusion.

It’s assimilation.

And women in male-dominated industries have been assimilating for decades.

Speak like this.

 Dress like this.

 Blend in.

 Don’t be “too much.”

Even something as small as a polo shirt reinforces that message.

And the solution isn’t radical.

There are companies that make women’s cuts.

 Better proportions.
 Better structure.
 Better colors.

You can create cohesion without erasing identity.
But first we have to name what’s happening.

So I’m curious —
If you’ve ever put on a company polo that wasn’t designed for your body…
Did it make you feel like part of the team?

Or like an afterthought?

Let’s talk.

I have no idea why I haven’t done this in two years.
Because every single time … women get insane results.

Promotions.

Compliments.

New visibility.

Renewed confidence.

A totally different relationship with their closet.

And here’s the wild part:
They don’t lose weight.

They don’t buy a single new thing.
They don’t overhaul their entire wardrobe.

They use what they already own.

I’m officially bringing back The Power Outfit Project — and if your closet feels overwhelming, uninspiring, or like it belongs to a past version of you… you need this.

This is for the woman who:
• Is busy and doesn’t have 45 minutes to spiral every morning
• Feels like she’s outgrown her clothes — but not sure what to replace them with
• Has a closet bursting at the seams but rotates the same 3 outfits
• Wants to look as accomplished as she actually is
• Is ready for her wardrobe to start working for her, not against her

In just 5 days, you will:
✨ Reset your style without dieting or shopping
✨ Re-energize how you show up at work, conferences, and meetings
✨ Build go-to outfits that feel aligned, powerful, and easy
✨ Stop second-guessing and start walking into rooms with certainty

And this time, I’m not doing it alone.

Linkedin's not just another boring financial advisor Ariel Lee— who’s done this challenge with me before and experienced the transformation firsthand — is co-hosting with me.

We’re combining strategy + experimentation + a little bit of bold energy to help you finally feel like yourself again when you get dressed.

This isn’t about fashion.
It’s about identity.
Momentum.
Visibility.

And stepping into the next version of you.
If your closet needs a reset…
If you’re craving a recharge…

If you’re ready to stop playing small in what you wear…
Come join us.

The Power Outfit Project
February 23–27

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Link to join:
https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV
Let’s make getting dressed the most powerful part of your day again.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Too many brilliant female litigators default to "professional" instead of 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 — and it's costing them credibility, confidence, and connection with the jury.

In this quick video, I’m revealing 3 things I would never let a client wear to trial — and why these choices directly impact how your message lands in high-stakes situations.

🛑 If you're still overthinking what to wear before opening statements, cross-examinations, or closing arguments — it's not just a style issue.

It’s a strategy gap.

That’s exactly what I’m teaching in 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦, a private, high-impact masterclass for women in law who are ready to align how they show up with the outcomes they want — in and out of the courtroom.

🗓️ Wednesday, Feb 18 at 1PM ET

🎟️ Reserve your seat now: https://lnkd.in/gxfj3KGk

Seats are extremely limited — because this isn’t a webinar. It’s a curated conversation designed for impact.

Most people think I’m a stylist…
Here’s what I really am (the deep powerful stuff women go crazy for)

I’m the person who helps you rebuild the muscle of self-trust — so you can show up as the woman you actually are, not the version you think the room can “handle.”

I help you see the version of yourself that existed before shame, dress codes, and tone-it-down comments made you shrink.

I help you stop fearing being "too much" — and finally realize it was never your job to be small.

I teach you how to take up visual space without apology, so your presence enters before you even speak.

I help you stop hiding behind safe neutrals, baggy silhouettes, and black-on-black uniforms.

I give you the strategy and mirror work to stop dressing defensively — and start dressing intentionally.

I help you wear color like a CEO, style like a storyteller, and clothing like a tool — not a disguise.

And when that work is done?

You walk into boardrooms and courtrooms and don’t just look like a leader — you feel it.

 You become the most complimented woman in the room — not because you’re trendy, but because you’re magnetic.

 You start making more money — because your presence now matches your performance.

 You stop playing small — and people start treating you accordingly.

 You stop second-guessing your body, your taste, and your worth.

My clients go from:
 → Frumpy to elevated
 → Invisible to unforgettable
 → Dressing for the job to embodying their next level

Style is just the entry point.

 The real transformation is becoming a woman who fully occupies her own identity.

What’s something people often get wrong about you?

 That thing they think you do… but it barely scratches the surface?

Drop it in the comments — I want to hear it. 👇
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And if you’re ready to experience this kind of transformation — to look in the mirror and finally see the woman you know you are — message me the word READY.

Let’s build the wardrobe that matches the power you’ve worked so hard to earn.

Women in leadership — when was the last time you actually had fun getting dressed?

Not “this will do.”
 Not “this is appropriate.”
 Not “at least it’s safe.”

I mean fun.

The kind where you put something on and think,
 “Yes. This feels like me at this level.”

Most high-achieving women I work with don’t struggle because they lack clothes.

Their closets are full.

They struggle because getting dressed has become a risk-management exercise.

Is this too much?
 Is this too feminine?
 Is this authoritative enough?
 Will I be taken seriously?

So they default to predictable.
Black.
 Navy.
 The same three outfits that feel “proven.”

And slowly, getting dressed becomes another decision to manage instead of a tool to leverage.

Here’s what I believe:
Your wardrobe should not be something you tolerate.
 It should reinforce your leadership.

 It should support your confidence before you walk into the room.
 It should feel aligned — not negotiated.

That’s why I’m hosting The Power Outfit Project — a free 5-day experience for women in executive leadership.

No shopping.

 No weight loss plan.

 No closet overhaul.

Just daily prompts and strategy to help you:
• Get crystal clear on what actually works for you
 • Use what you already own more strategically
 • Get dressed in minutes without second-guessing
 • Bring a little energy — and yes, even fun — back into your wardrobe

Because executive presence isn’t just how you speak.
It’s how you show up.

If you’re ready to stop managing your closet and start using it as an asset click below to join

https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

There might be a way you could win your next case…
 because of the blazer you’re wearing.

Before anyone rolls their eyes — stay with me.

In court, you are perceived before you ever open your mouth.
 And perception shapes credibility. Credibility shapes trust.
 Trust shapes outcomes.

 Law firms hire me to ensure their top litigators use their wardrobe as a strategic tool — one that builds authority, strengthens presence, and supports persuasion in high-stakes environments.

There are a few blazers I immediately remove from a trial attorney’s closet:

• Blazers with zippers – They read dated and distract from your message.

 • Shrunken, too-tight blazers – If you’re fidgeting, adjusting, or feeling restricted, your focus isn’t fully on the case.

 • Double-breasted styles – Often overwhelming and visually bulky, pulling attention to the buttons instead of your argument.

 • Boxy “boyfriend” cuts – They don’t hide anything. They distort proportions and dilute authority.

 • Long, oversized “butt-covering” jackets – They skew frumpy, not formidable.

 • Overly embellished sleeve buttons or dated tailoring details – Subtle signals that you’re not current.

This isn’t about fashion.

It’s about communication.

Your clothes are speaking before you do.

 The question is — are they reinforcing your authority or quietly undermining it?

If you’re a female attorney and you want to learn how to use color, fit, and structure to command the courtroom and influence outcomes…

Comment COMMAND and I’ll send you the details to join us.

Your argument deserves alignment.

The most powerful women I know are still changing their outfits five times before a big meeting.

Managing teams.
Running portfolios.
Trying cases.
Presenting to boards.

And still standing in front of their closet thinking:

“Why does nothing feel right?”

This week inside the Power Outfit Project, I’ve watched women realize something in real time:

It’s not a clothing problem.

It’s a decision fatigue problem.
A proportion problem.
A strategy problem.
A hiding problem.

Brilliant women devolve to low-risk outfits.

Black.
Gray.
Safe blazer.
Safe cardigan.
Safe everything.

Not because they lack style.
But because they’ve been conditioned to believe that visibility is dangerous.

Especially if you’re plus-size.
Especially if you’re in law.
Especially if you’re the only woman in the room.

Here’s what’s fascinating:

The second they put on something intentional —
A color that lights them up.
A silhouette that honors their proportions.
A combination they would’ve never tried before.

Their posture changes.

Their tone changes.

Their energy changes.

Clothes are not trivial.
They are behavioral architecture.

If getting dressed still feels harder than leading your team…

It’s not because you’re bad at style.

It’s because no one ever taught you the system.

And once you have the system?
Getting dressed becomes the easiest part of your day.

Tell me —
When was the last time you actually enjoyed getting dressed?

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She didn’t change her argument.
She changed her outfit.
And the jury leaned in.

Same case.
Same confidence.
Same meticulous preparation.

But instead of wearing black —
which built a wall and created a sense of severity, even distrust —
we chose burgundy and blush.

And everything shifted.

Burgundy signaled quiet authority.

Blush softened the message just enough to invite connection.

Together, they said: I’m confident, but I’m human.
And the jury felt it.

The response?

⚖️ “I like her.”

⚖️ “I trust her.”

⚖️ “I want to hear more.”

Because while your voice may carry power —
your presence delivers the first verdict.

And most women in law are dressing defensively instead of strategically.

👉 Wearing black because it’s “safe.”
👉 Matching the men in the room because that’s the silent rule.
👉 Choosing clothes that say “don’t look at me” — when they need to say “listen to me.”

Your outfit can either build connection —
or create distance.

It’s not about dressing to impress.

It’s about dressing to influence.

That’s why I’m hosting COMMAND THE COURTROOM

A private, high-impact masterclass for women in law who want to use their wardrobe as a tool of presence, trust, and influence.

🗓 Wednesday, February 18 at 1PM ET

👩‍⚖️ For litigators, trial attorneys, judges, expert witnesses, and legal leaders.

💬 Small and intimate by design — not a webinar.

💡 Built for immediate insight, practical tools, and lasting change.

🔒 Free, position will be checked to create a safe space

You already know how to command a room with your voice.

Now it’s time to let your image do the same.

🔗 Click link to join 
https://lnkd.in/gxfj3KGk

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Drop a 💬 below:
Have you ever sensed that what you wore changed how you were received?
I want to hear.

Plus-size women in the C-suite: discomfort is not a leadership strategy.

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that to be taken seriously, we had to suffer a little.

Tight blazers.
Stiff fabrics.
Heels we can’t wait to kick off under the conference table.
Clothes that “hold everything in.”

As if physical restriction equals professional credibility.

It doesn’t.

You manage teams.
You oversee millions in revenue.
You make decisions that impact entire organizations.

Why are you tolerating pants that dig into your stomach all day?

Why are you adjusting your jacket before every presentation?

Why are you bracing yourself in your own body before you walk into a room?

Discomfort is not authority.

Restriction is not power.

And squeezing yourself into something that irritates your nervous system all day does not make you more competent.

In fact, it does the opposite.

When you’re physically uncomfortable, part of your energy is always negotiating with your body.

And high-level leadership requires full presence.

The most powerful women in the room are not the most uncomfortable.

They are the most aligned.

There is a way to look polished, strategic, and commanding — without punishing your body.

There is a way to feel expanded instead of restricted.

There is a way to use clothing as a tool for authority instead of armor against judgment.

And for plus-size women in executive leadership, that alignment changes everything.

If this resonates, it may be time to raise the standard for how you show up.

Not by shrinking.

By leading.

…

If this is hitting, it’s because you’re done tolerating low-level standards.

You’re ready for your wardrobe to match your title.
Your presence to match your power.
Your clothes to feel as intelligent as you are.

I work privately with a small number of executive women who are ready to stop negotiating with their closets and start leading fully embodied.

If that’s you, head to the top of my page and apply.

Let’s raise the standard.

🏆 Best Super Bowl Commercial of the Night?
 Dove takes the win — by telling the truth.

1 in 2 girls drop out of sports because they’ve been criticized for their bodies.

Let that sink in.

And it doesn’t stop on the field.

That fear of judgment?

 Of being “too much”?

 Of not fitting the mold?

It follows women into the courtroom.

 Into the boardroom.

 Onto stages, Zooms, and leadership teams.

💡 There's a stat that says 67% of women in leadership admit to holding back because of body image. Not skill. Not smarts. Not experience. Image.

But here’s what I know:
 When women stop hiding behind their clothes and start expressing who they are — with intention, alignment, and unapologetic joy — everything shifts.

They show up. Speak up. Lead louder.

 And yes — they start playing full out again.

Because joy is louder than criticism.

 And style? Style is power — when it’s rooted in self-trust.
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If you’re building a version of leadership that doesn’t shrink to fit,

 If you’re ready to stop overthinking what to wear — and start using it as a strategic tool of presence...

Let’s talk. Message me IMAGE 

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Women in leadership...what if there was a way to walk into a huge presentation feeling completely confident… completely empowered… completely yourself?

Not “professional enough.”
 Not “safe.”
 Not “appropriate.”
Your most expressive self.

And then — cherry on top — you get compliment after compliment because people can feel it.

That’s exactly what we’re unlocking inside the Power Outfit Challenge.
We just started.

And this was one of the results:
“I just gave a HUGE presentation and wore a floral sundress with a cropped suede jacket and got 18,363,628 compliments throughout the day.
People notice when you’re being authentically yourself.”

Here’s the truth:
Executive presence isn’t about blending in.

It’s about alignment.

When you finally trust yourself to dress like the woman you actually are, everything shifts — your posture, your voice, the way people receive you.

So my question is…

Why aren’t you in here?

We’re just getting started.

Click the link below and join us.
https://lnkd.in/ey689iVV

Let’s unlock it.

Most women in law were never taught how to use style as a tool of influence.

They were told to:
 • Blend in
 • Wear black
 • Look polished — but not too polished
 • Never be “too much”

But here’s the truth no one talks about:

👉 Blending in doesn’t protect your credibility — it actually undermines it.

 👉 Hiding in black isn’t neutral — it’s affecting your outcomes.

 👉 Winging it with your wardrobe chips away at your confidence, one meeting at a time.

You’re leading cases, testifying under pressure, managing litigation teams —
 And your presence should match your power.

That’s why I created:
COMMAND THE COURTROOM

A private, high-impact masterclass for women in law who want to use style as a strategic advantage — in and out of the courtroom.

🗓️ Wednesday, February 18th at 1PM ET

 🎯 Invite-only. Built for litigators, trial attorneys, expert witnesses, judges, and legal execs.

This is not a webinar.
 It’s a curated conversation designed to spark immediate insight and action.

You’ll learn:
✔ The 3 biggest style mistakes that silently undercut your authority — and how to fix them fast
 ✔ The psychology of visual leadership — so your presence builds trust before you speak
 ✔ A proven system to prepare for trial, court, panels, or press — without second-guessing a thing

You don’t need more outfits.
 You need certainty.

This is for the woman who’s done playing small — and is ready to use her wardrobe as a tool of leadership, not a liability.

 Seats are limited and approval is required.

🛑 Why is your closet overflowing… but you still wear the same 3 outfits on repeat?

It’s not because you’re lazy.
 It’s not because you don’t care.
 It’s because getting dressed is exhausting — and no one ever taught you how to make your wardrobe work for you.

If that hits a nerve, come hang out with me and the incredible Ariel LeeTODAY at 3 PM ET right here on LinkedIn.

We’re going live to talk about:
 👗 Why most women feel totally disconnected from their clothes

 🧠 How to use your wardrobe as a strategic tool (not a stressor)

 🪄 And how you can feel confident again — without buying a single new thing

✨ Come for the mindset shifts, leave with a style breakthrough.

Click  below to join us at 3 PM!

https://lnkd.in/gs8jMkVa

 Let’s make getting dressed feel good again.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩
Women: We are 𝐬𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬, even when they make zero sense.

A client messaged me this week before a Women & AI conference asking:
“The dress code is 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘺 — what does that even mean?! What do I wear?!”

I had to laugh. Because what it 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 means is:
“We want you to look good… but not 𝘵𝘰𝘰 good.”
“Be impressive… but make it look effortless.”
“Be powerful… but also don’t intimidate anyone.”
“Look comfortable… but stylish.”
“Don’t be too much… but don’t be boring either.”
“Just get it 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 — without knowing what right is.”
It’s fashion gaslighting. ✨ 

And it’s designed for women who are used to coloring inside the lines.

Women who’ve spent their careers following the rules —
and now second-guess themselves the moment the rules get blurry.

Here’s the truth:
You 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩.

There’s no magic formula for looking “power comfy.”
But there is power in wearing clothes that make you feel like YOU.

👉 So what would you wear if there was no dress code at all?
👉 What makes you feel 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘱 and 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 on your terms?
That’s what you wear.

Let’s stop trying to decode dress codes like they’re the SATs.
Let’s stop shrinking in order to get it “right.”

And let’s start using clothes as tools — not costumes — for the rooms we’re in.
I’ll be sharing more tomorrow on how to stop dressing for approval and start dressing with intention.

Until then, I’d love to hear from you:
What’s the most 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 or 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘺 dress code you’ve ever seen?

Let’s make a list in the comments 👇

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