In this deeply personal episode, Sonya shares a raw and powerful reflection on what it means to show up when life is anything but polished. After navigating her husband's unexpected AML diagnosis, she redefines presence—not as performance, but as grounded resilience. If you’re in a season where life feels heavy, this conversation will remind you that your quiet strength still leads.

Key Takeaways:

• The overlooked kind of presence that matters most
  
• Why emotional endurance is leadership
  
• How to dress when you're carrying an invisible load
  
• The role of simplicity, comfort, and intention in style during hard seasons
  

You can lead and still be real—no mask required.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

➡ FREE 4-EPISODE PRIVATE PODCAST FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING WOMEN
Own The Room

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
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  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

Are you standing in front of your closet thinking, "I’ve changed, but my wardrobe hasn’t caught up?"

You’re not alone. In this episode, Sonya takes you behind the scenes of a real-life leadership style transformation, sharing what high-achieving women need to know when their presence and wardrobe no longer reflect who they’ve become.
This isn’t about trends. It’s about alignment. You'll discover how styling becomes the final step—not the first—and why your wardrobe should reinforce your leadership identity, not confuse it.

🔑 Key Learnings & Timestamps
[00:00:00] Why more clothes won’t solve a deeper misalignment
[00:02:00] A behind-the-scenes look at Sonya’s VIP style transformation day
[00:03:00] The strategy work that must come before shopping
[00:04:00] When style feels off—it’s rarely about the outfit
[00:05:00] 3 mindset shifts to move from tweaking to transforming
[00:07:00] Why structure in your wardrobe frees your mind
[00:08:00] Style as a leadership tool, not a daily stressor

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

➡ FREE 4-EPISODE PRIVATE PODCAST FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING WOMEN
Own The Room

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

Have you ever felt like the version of yourself you’re showing up as no longer fits who you are becoming? In this episode of the Style & Strategy Podcast, Sonya dives deep into the “in-between season”—that space between internal transformation and external expression.

This episode is for high-achieving women who feel a disconnect between their current style and who they are now evolving into. Whether you’re transitioning careers, returning from a break, or stepping into a bigger leadership role, this conversation will help you reconnect with your identity and redefine how you show up.

[00:01:00] What is the In-Between Season?
[00:03:00] Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Style
[00:06:00] The Internal vs External Disconnect
[00:08:00] Why We Stall When It’s Time to Evolve
[00:09:30] Identity First: Not Just Clothes
[00:11:00] The Wardrobe Reflection Exercise
[00:14:00] The Power of the Before Stage

✅ What You’ll Learn

• What the in-between season really means and why it matters
• How to spot the signs that your outer appearance isn’t aligned with your inner growth
• Why dressing from identity—not trend—creates confidence
• How to reconnect with the future version of yourself through wardrobe awareness
• A practical mindset shift for high-achieving women in transition

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Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

➡ FREE 4-EPISODE PRIVATE PODCAST FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING WOMEN
Own The Room

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya takes us inside her personal wardrobe and shares how she turned “almost” pieces into aligned staples through strategic tailoring. From shortening a dress to adjusting a skirt’s silhouette, she reveals how simple alterations can breathe new life into your wardrobe, without buying anything new.

This isn’t just about clothes—it’s about evolution. You’ve changed, and your wardrobe should reflect that. Tailoring isn’t a last resort; it’s a leadership move grounded in sustainability, clarity, and self-alignment.

Key Takeaways

• Sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t what you buy next—but what you refuse to give up.

• Tailoring can turn “used to love” into “love again.”

• A small adjustment can restore energy and confidence in how you show up.

• Sustainability meets leadership when you refine instead of replace.

• Style clarity = less waste, more trust, and a wardrobe that supports your next level.
  
  

What You’ll Learn

• Why tailoring is an act of alignment—not repair.

• How Sonya revived three pieces (pants, a dress, and a skirt) to match her current life and leadership energy.

• The style strategy question: “Can this be tailored to the woman I am now?”

• How Human Design and gut-based decisions help guide smart edits.

• Why tailoring should be part of your strategy, not a backup plan.
  
  

What to Try This Week

Before you donate or discard, pause and ask:

• Can it be shortened?
  
• Can it be softened?
  
• Can it be tailored to fit who I am today?

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

In this special behind-the-scenes episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya pulls back the curtain on her own seasonal wardrobe review, revealing how she realigns her style without a total overhaul. If you’ve been feeling like your clothes don’t reflect your energy, leadership, or lifestyle anymore, this episode will walk you through the exact questions and filters she uses to course-correct with ease and intention.

You’ll learn why personal style isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. And how, when you use strategy, identity, and human design to guide your wardrobe, clarity becomes your default.

00:00 Introduction to the Style and Strategy Podcast
00:46 Seasonal Wardrobe Review: Realignment, Not Reinvention
03:32 Shifting Style Preferences: From Florals to Geometric Prints
07:30 The Role of Human Design in Style Decisions
10:08 Building a Strategy for Effortless Style
12:17 Conclusion: Refining Your Style, Not Reinventing

What You’ll Learn:

• How Sonya uses wardrobe reviews to reconnect with her current leadership energy
• The exact questions to ask during a seasonal style reset
• Why florals no longer feel aligned—and what’s taken their place
• How a colour capsule and alignment filter can eliminate overthinking
• The role of sacral authority in making confident style decisions

💬 Feeling called out in the best way?
Sonya’s programs guide you through identity mapping, leadership trait anchoring, and building a wardrobe and strategy that signal exactly who you are—and where you're going. No more outdated energy. Just the real you, seen and experienced clearly.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

Is your presence communicating the leader you’ve become—or the version you’ve outgrown?

In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya shares a surprising and powerful leadership lesson inspired by the Blackberry movie. Once the ultimate status symbol, Blackberry’s downfall came not from a lack of innovation, but from holding onto an identity the world had moved beyond.

Sonya draws a compelling parallel between this and what she sees often with high-performing women: incredible capability, impressive results—but a personal brand or visual presence that hasn’t caught up.

This episode is a wake-up call to examine whether your presence still reflects who you were… instead of the leader you are now.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Innovation isn’t just for tech—it applies to your personal brand, too.
• Holding on to an outdated style or identity can silently stall your presence and influence.
• The most ambitious and successful women often delay updating their personal presence.
• Leadership today requires courage, authenticity, and clarity—and your style should reflect that.
• Ask: “Am I showing up as the woman I’ve already become?”

✅ What You’ll Learn

• How Blackberry’s downfall mirrors what happens when your style and brand don’t evolve.
• Why high-achieving women are most likely to fall into the outdated-presence trap.
• How presence is more than elevation—it’s clear, consistent, unapologetic alignment.
• What it takes to build a personal brand that reflects your next season, not your past one.

💬 Feeling called out in the best way?
Sonya’s programs guide you through identity mapping, leadership trait anchoring, and building a wardrobe and strategy that signal exactly who you are—and where you're going. No more outdated energy. Just the real you, seen and experienced clearly.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya challenges the idea that a standout look is the solution to your confidence or visibility. She shares why even the most complimented outfit can feel like a mask if it's not aligned with your true leadership identity.

Sonya breaks down the hidden cost of chasing "one-off wins" in your wardrobe and how they create a false sense of readiness. You’ll discover why the key to effortless confidence isn’t more fashion inspiration—it’s a style system built from the inside out.

🔑 Key Takeaways
- A great outfit can hide the problem, not solve it—if your wardrobe doesn’t align with your leadership identity, it will feel like a costume.

- Confidence comes from clarity, not just from what you wear but how well it reflects your values, vision, and presence.

- One-off wins vs. a style system: why you need structure, not just inspiration.

- Identity mapping is the first step in curating a style that leads—not just looks good.

- When you align your internal leadership traits with your external expression, shopping becomes easier, and your presence becomes magnetic.

Key Takeaways:
•60% of leadership impressions are shaped by nonverbal cues—use them strategically.
•Your presence should reflect your current power, not a past version of you.
•Aligning your visual presence and leadership language can create massive shifts in perception.
•Real impact doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from showing up in alignment with who you already are.
•Personalized presence is more significant than cookie-cutter professionalism.

What You’ll Learn
•The real reason you might feel drained or doubtful even in your “best” outfits

•Why Pinterest boards aren’t enough to build a leadership-aligned wardrobe

•How Human Design and identity work contribute to real, sustainable presence

•What it means to build a style system—and why it changes everything

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya shares a powerful client transformation story that highlights a common disconnect: your expertise and accomplishments are solid, but your presence doesn’t reflect the impact you’re truly making.

You’ll learn how this leader—already delivering results and leading a high-performing team—made subtle but strategic shifts in her style, communication, and self-expression to own the room with clarity and confidence. From color psychology to leadership language to presence anchoring, Sonya breaks down how to elevate your presence without performing or pretending.

Key Takeaways:
•60% of leadership impressions are shaped by nonverbal cues—use them strategically.
•Your presence should reflect your current power, not a past version of you.
•Aligning your visual presence and leadership language can create massive shifts in perception.
•Real impact doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from showing up in alignment with who you already are.
•Personalized presence is more significant than cookie-cutter professionalism.

What You’ll Learn
•The one shift that changed how a senior leader was perceived—without changing what she did.
•How to use color, structure, and language to anchor your presence authentically.
•Why you don’t need to perform presence—you just need to express it.
•The importance of aligning your weekend look, supplier meetings, and boardroom presence into one cohesive brand.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio