STYLE AS SOUL WORK | The Dharma of Dressing with Chellie Carlson

This is not just about clothes, it is about style as soul work, fashion as dharma and the way what we wear can shape how we feel, what we call in and how we move through the world. In this episode, I speak with Chellie Carlson, LA’s top transformational wardrobe stylists, to explore the intimate relationship between fashion, feeling and the future self. We dive into her journey of stepping into business at 40, her perspective on whether style is innate or cultivated and why she sees what we wear as a living expression of soul and self. Together, we explore how style is more than surface; it is sensation, a way of attuning to the body and a mirror for the vision we hold for our lives. From the philosophy of saving an outfit you love for “someday,” to using your wardrobe as a visual anchor that calls in who you are becoming, Chellie shares her wisdom on how to bring more depth, joy and intention to the way we dress. You will also hear her reflections on the energy of being seen, the one piece in her wardrobe that makes her feel unstoppable and how we can all use personal styling as a form of empowerment. We cover everything from wardrobe audits to investment pieces, and how to elevate everyday outfits in ways that shift not only how you look, but how you feel. Through the exploration of this episode, you will gain a deeper understanding of: The soulful connection between style, feeling and self expression Why fashion can be a dharmic path and a catalyst for transformation How to use clothing as a tool to embody your future self Practical styling tips that can bring both confidence and clarity Chellie’s approach to helping women claim style as an extension of their essence This episode invites you to reimagine style as a language of the soul, a way to align with who you are becoming and embody that truth every single day. GUEST @chelliecarlson website HOST  @tarraleerullo Watch on YouTube  Subscribe to cosmic monthly newletter About Tarra Lee Chapters (00:00:03) - A Taste of Star Being(00:00:26) - Shelley on Fashion as Soul Work(00:02:23) - Shelly Carlson(00:03:38) - Shelley on Her Soul Work(00:10:39) - How I Built My Business on the Side(00:16:27) - You're Not Born With A Style(00:22:05) - When You're Editing Your Closet(00:24:14) - How to Gain More Money With Your Style(00:32:39) - The Secret to A Stylish Wardrobe(00:36:34) - Using Your Clothes as a Way of Calling In Your Future Self(00:42:58) - The Secret to Pushing Your Inner Woman(00:47:36) - The Art of Dressing Well For Women(00:51:50) - Shelley Bowen's Style(00:53:36) - What's Trending in Your Wardrobe Right Now?(00:55:12) - Investment in Your Wardrobe(00:59:15) - Do you have any other personal styling tips that can really elevate?(01:02:06) - Shelly Carlson on Her Style Board