Stressed But Well Dressed

Dahlia is joined by Antonia Johnstone, Re-Founder and CEO of Sign of the Times, oe of the UK's largest luxury resale marketplaces. Dahlia and Antonia discuss the value of a circular marketplace, the luxury market and what to look for when investing in a piece that is going to hold or grow its value. They talk the celebrity wardrobes they would love to raid, how to maximise the value of your wa...

In this episode, Dahlia sits down with Kelly Lundberg to talk about the foundations of a strong personal brand. Kelly explains why the most effective brands come from knowing yourself well — your tone, your values, your way of speaking — and staying consistent with them. The conversation focuses on how easy it is to slip into messaging that looks polished but doesn’t feel true, and how to recognis...

Dahlia is joined by Kim Palmer — founder of the Clementine app and co‑author of Not Everything Is Urgent — for a conversation about the architecture of urgency, the psychology of confidence, and the cognitive mechanics behind hypnotherapy. Rather than treating stress as a personal failing, they look at the structural forces that keep women in a state of permanent acceleration, and why “quiet confi...

Dahlia is joined by Bonita Norris, a record breaking mountaineer who is the youngest person in the world to have climbed both Mount Everest and the North Pole Bonita Norris has stood higher on the planet than almost anyone — but what makes her story powerful isn’t just the summit, it’s the preparation. In this episode, we talk about the part of mountaineering no one romanticises: getting dressed....

Dahlia is joined by Victoria Emes, comedian, content creator and co-founder of wellness business FitBtch. Victoria shares her the journey of her career from working in a high school to full time content creator becoming a household name as one of the funniest women on the internet. The podcast goes behind the scenes on how Victoria built her online audience, why she's always leaned into comedy in...

Dahlia is joined by Baroness Tina Stowell . From Downing Street to the House of Lords to leading major institutions, Tina has spent her career doing something most people underestimate: reading a room, building trust, and getting people to move together . They talk about the human side of leadership, why being underestimated can be an advantage, and how presentation — from tone to clothing — shape...

Dahlia is joined by Barbara Nixon, Executive Coach and host of podcast Smash The Ceiling to discuss clothes, confidence and removing our self limiting beliefs (how to smash the ceiling). Barbara talks about how we build our identity at work, how we get clear about what we want and develop the confidence to ask for it with clarity and conviction. From being told to 'look like' a manager to...

Dahlia is joined by Marisa Hordern, founder and creative director of jewellery brand Missoma. Dahlia and Marisa discuss the sentiment jewellery holds whether it is bought for yourself, gifted or passed down through generations. Marisa shares the story of the brand from kitchen table creation to becoming a globally recognised brand - and what she aimed to create in the jewellery space. Marisa Horde...

Dahlia is joined by Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman, co hosts of award winning podcasts Self Care Club and 40ish to get the low down on tried and tested self care practices and what to wear to turn 40. Lauren and Nicole have tried hundreds of different types of self care (everything from goat yoga to vagina steaming) to understand whether any of these things actually improve your life style. The...

Dahlia is joined by Rebecca Coxon to discuss family, fertility and uncovering a secret that shaped who she is today. Rebecca shares what she has coined her 'inconceivable' story of finding out the facts about her family history. Rebecca discusses the story behind her book 'Inconceivable' published in March 2026, sharing her perspective on family relationships shaped both by her gen...

Dahlia is joined by Kasia Bromley, designer and founder of ACAI Outdoor wear. Kasia swapped a career in high fashion to find a way to combine her love of clothes and her desire to spend more time outdoor. She moved North and started working at a cycling brand. Realising that the market for outdoor womenswear was limited and most products were 'male centric' she identified a gap in the market to br...

Dahlia is joined by Ruby Hammer MBE one of the UK's leading makeup artists to discuss the beauty landscape today and share her story. Ruby reflects on her upbringing in Nigeria, the influence her mother's style had on how she now dresses and the resilience she has built through her career. Dahlia and Ruby discuss the beauty industry today, why to buy certain products and how to understand what wor...

Dahlia is joined by Daniel Rubin, founder and chair of Dune London the global shoe brand. Daniel shares the journey of building Dune London, where he started and how the way we wear shoes has changed over time (you guessed it we now absolutely love our trainers). Dahlia and Daniel discuss what it takes to grow a brand and how to constantly reassess and pivot in line with what the customer needs an...

Dahlia is joined by Harriet Glover to discuss clothes, courage and a cancer diagnosis. The episode shares Harriet's story and her determination to use clothes to demonstrate that whilst she was being treated for cancer, that diagnosis would not define who she was. Harriet was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in March 2025, just four months after giving birth to her second daught...

Dahlia is joined by writer and journalist Justine Picardie to talk about her new book Fashioning the Crown and the role clothing plays inside the royal family. The conversation looks at how dress becomes part of the institution’s communication from confidence and presentation to the quieter work of “dress diplomacy.” They explore how clothing shapes the way the monarchy is understood, why certain...

Dahlia is joined by Ginny Seymour, CEO and founder 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 ALIGN...

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 d...

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 stre...

Dahlia is joined by Becky Pritchard to discuss how clothes became her anchor when her son was diagnosed with a rare condition. Becky's family life was uprooted to London whilst her son received treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a six month period and during that time Becky had to dig deep to build strength, courage and resilience. A chance meeting with a stranger allowed her to see...

Dahlia is joined by Tamu Thomas to discuss why our work should add value to our lives but so often ends up depleting us. Dahlia and Tamu discuss how to make our work work for us and what to do when it doesn't. Tamu gives practical tips on how to get honest about the work we are doing and how it is making us feel. She explains how to rewire your nervous system after burnout giving listeners pra...

Dahlia is joined by Galina Sobolev, designer, stylist and former model to discuss clothes, confidence and cultural influences on how we dress. In this episode, Dahlia speaks with fashion designer Galina Sobolev about her life, her move from Odessa to New York, and the experiences that shaped her career in the American fashion industry. Galina shares how immigration, early ambition, and the cultura...

Dahlia is joined by Anna Mathur to discuss stress, psychotherapy and gaining support from those around you. Anna is a psychotherapist and best selling author and explains in the value that therapy can offer in our everyday (rather than being reserved for moments of crisis). Dahlia and Anna discuss ways to source support in our lives, understanding boundaries and recognising how and where in our ne...

Dahlia is joined by fashion designer and artist Oliva Rubin to discuss the creativity, clothing and how to continue to follow your dreams. Olivia takes listeners behind the scenes on the development of the Olivia Rubin brand including what inspired her, how it grew, how she connected with customers and the moment she knew it was time to pivot. Dahlia and Olivia discuss the importance of staying tr...

Dahlia is joined by Kate Rand, former CEO of Cocoon Club to discuss what it means to find the perfect handbag. Dahlia and Kate discuss the state of the nation in relation to luxury handbags and how costs have sky rocketed in the last few years dramatically changing the market. Kate explains the world of handbag rental via Cocoon and they discuss craftmanship, choice and the rise and fall of the 'i...

Dahlia is joined by Chloe Pierre, founder of Thy. Self an inclusive wellness community and author of the book 'Take Care' to discuss the role of 'wellness' n society today. Chloe explains how the wellness journey and why a recognition that wellness was lacking inclusion drove her to create Thy. Self. The conversation includes a discussion on who we have over commercialised and glam...