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Stressed But Well Dressed

Stressed But Well Dressed

By: Dahlia Stroud
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"Stressed But Well Dressed" delves into the link between stress, confidence, and clothing, helping listeners build a "well-dressed mindset" for success. Dahlia hosts weekly conversations with a diverse range of guests—psychologists, founders, authors, designers, coaches, TV personalities, journalists, a firefighter, a former cult member, marketeers, and even Miss Great Britain—to explore the impact of stress on identity, confidence, and mindset from unique perspectives across a range of topics. Expect thought provoking conversations, practical tips for success and a bit of fashion in the mix!Dahlia Stroud Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Season 13, Episode 3: A moment to ALIGNE (with guest Ginny Seymour)
    Mar 27 2026

    Dahlia is joined by Ginny Seymour, CEO of fashion brand ALIGNE to discuss clothes, confidence and cultivating a community through a brand.

    Ginny shares her background in fashion retail and the journey that she has taken the ALIGNE brand on since she became CEO in 2023. She shares how under leadership they pivoted the brand design and presentation, creating a clear handwriting for ALIGNE and more recently partnering with SheerLuxe - the biggest activation for both brands to date.

    The conversation covers how to embody the role of CEO of one of the hottest new fashion brands, London vs New York street style and why ALIGNE is focused on psychographics not demographics creating what Ginny describes as an 'attitude' of confidence.

    Ginny Seymour is the CEO of ALIGNE, the London-bornwomenswear brand she re-founded cand reimagined in 2023 with a clear mission: to redefine contemporary fashionthrough design-led, accessibly-priced hero pieces made for modern women. Under her creative and strategic leadership, ALIGNE has established a distinct aesthetic rooted inconfident silhouettes, sharp tailoring, and refined essentials designed to power everyday life withease and confidence.


    Born in Toronto, Seymour began her career in New York as a Contemporary Buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue and brings more than 20 years of global fashion leadership acrossdesign, merchandising, product development, e-commerce, marketing and operations. Hercareer spans senior roles at Saks Fifth Avenue, Holt Renfrew, Hudson’s Bay Company, Roots Canada and Astrid & Miyu, shaping brand and product strategies across NorthAmerican and the UK.
    Since relaunching ALIGNE as a DTC-first brand in 2023, Seymour has overseen significant growth in the UK – where the brand is designed and creatively led – whilethoughtfully expanding into the U.S. market. ALIGNE recently launched with Nordstrom and opened a New York operational hub to support international scale and community growth. Known for its tailoring, outerwear and denim, ALIGNE has cultivated a growing global community of women who value confidence, craft, and clothing with purpose.

    Beyond fashion, Seymour is a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment, mental health, and women’s sport. She champions initiatives that create pathways for women tothrive, including support of Smart Works, the UK charity helping women re-enter the workforce, and programs uplifting athletes from grassroots to professional level.Seymour is based between New York and London, where she lives with her husband and two sons.

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    32 mins
  • Season 13, Episode 2: Clothes, Divorce and Dating (with guest Liv Lewis)
    Mar 20 2026

    Dahlia is joined by Liv Lewis, known on instagram under the handle 'Ultimate Girl Gang' to discuss stress, dress, divorce and dating.

    Dahlia and Liv dive into an honest, grounded conversation about how divorce reshapes your identity, exploring what it really means to move from being part of a partnership to rediscovering yourself as an individual. They unpack the emotional, practical and deeply personal shifts that happen when a long-term relationship ends, and how that transition forces you to confront who you are without the structure of a couple.

    Liv shares her lived experience of going through a divorce—what the process demanded of her, how it changed her day-to-day life, and the unexpected ways it challenged her sense of self. She talks openly about the emotional fallout, the rebuilding phase, and the slow, sometimes uncomfortable work of understanding what you want, what you value and how you want to show up in the world after a major life change.

    The conversation explores how significant transitions—like divorce, separation or the end of a long-term relationship—can shape your identity and push you into a new chapter of personal growth. Dahlia and Liv discuss how to rebuild confidence from the inside out, how to reconnect with your own voice, and how to create a life that feels aligned with who you are becoming.

    They also touch on the lighter, practical side of starting again: what to wear when you begin dating after divorce, how style can support confidence, and how clothing can help you express a renewed sense of self. It’s a thoughtful, relatable discussion for anyone navigating identity shifts, rediscovery and the realities of life after divorce.

    Liv Lewis lives in the Cotswolds with her 4 daughters and runs the instagram account 'Ultimate Girl Gang'. Her love for fashion has seen her previously holding roles at Christian Louboutin and Net-A-Porter.

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    30 mins
  • Season 13, Episode 1: Do we need International Women's Day? (with guest Tea Colaianni)
    Mar 13 2026

    Dahlia is joined by Tea Colaianni founder and chair of WiHTL the collaborative community driving inclusion across Hospitality, Travel, Retail and Leisure industries to reflect on International Women's Day.

    The conversation unpacks the purpose of the day and whether it is still relevant in 2026. Dahlia and Tea talk about the need for companies to have clear policies and practices - and how stressful it can be for employees who work in a culture where policies and practice don't appear to align.

    The discussion includes Tea's view on the theme for 2026 which was 'Give to Gain' and whether women should actually feel the need to continue to 'give' in order to gain equality.

    Tea shares examples of where she has challenged the status quo, how she has built her confidence and the real business value of inclusive leadership.

    Tea Colaianni has more than 30 years experience in consumer facing industries gained in organisations like Hilton Hotels and Merlin Entertainments. A lawyer by training, after a successful executive career as Chief People Officer, Tea has built a broad advisory portfolio serving on multiple boards as a Non-Executive Director. She is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at The Watches of Switzerland Group Plc and Non-Executive Director at SD Worx NV. Tea was previously Vice-Chair and Chair of the ESG Committee at Canford School. Tea is the Founder and Chair of WiHTL & Diversity in Retail, a member organisation counting over 115 of the most recognisable brands in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail industries worldwide with a mission to create diverse and inclusive working environments and positively impact 5 million employees globally by 2030


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    35 mins
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