Ep 29: Unrealistic Perfectionism and Beauty Standards with Hillary O'Dell [Part One]

What if you could wear a piece of art that truly reflects who you are on the most important day of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Hillary O'Dell, a New York City bridal designer who's revolutionizing wedding dresses. Hillary shares her journey from fashion student to successful designer, revealing the ups and downs of the industry. Get ready for honest talk about pursuing dreams in the Big Apple, the magic of creating one-of-a-kind wedding gowns, and how brides often discover themselves through the design process. This fun, peek into the world of bridal fashion will leave you inspired and craving more!Topics covered:Hillary's background and journey into fashion design.Her approach to bridal design, focusing on authenticity and individuality.Challenges of working in the fashion industry, especially for newcomers.The financial realities of pursuing a career in fashion in New York City.Hilary's philosophy on creating wedding dresses that reflect each bride's uniqueness.How brides learn about themselves during the dress creation process.Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:If you have 5 minutes, read this article from The Greater Good Magazine called “How to beat stereotypes by seeing people as individuals.” https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_beat_stereotypes_by_seeing_people_as_individualsIf you have 50 minutes, I have another article from Better Help called “22 ways to overcome gender stereotypes.”https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/stereotypes/22-ways-to-overcome-gender-stereotypes/_______________________________________________Connect with Hillary:Website: http://hilandel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hil.an.del ______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]