After a successful weight loss journey in 2011, Joanna founded Copper + Rise, a New York City-based style coaching service dedicated to personal and professional empowerment. A passionate stylist and trained executive coach, Joanna pairs her seasonal sensibilities with leadership development techniques to help clients rise to the next level.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• How Joanna made the jump from organizational psychology to fashion styling

• Joanna’s personal transformation that led to her style philosophy

• The importance of closet editing as the first step in building a wardrobe that sparks joy

• How letting go of clothing that doesn’t fit or doesn’t work for you turn getting ready in the morning from stress to joy

• Learn fashion tips from Joanna that will help you find the perfect clothing items regardless of your body type

• Learn about "The Line, The V and the Rule of Three!"

Joanna's favorite styling tip:
“If you chose to wear something voluminous on the top, wear something tighter on the bottom and vice versa. And if you wear pants that are cropped, your top needs to be shorter as well. It’s all about proportions.”

What sparks joy for Joanna:
"I’m planning an event in New York for curvy girls. It’s important to me to show women that they are not tied to some traditional concept of fashion. It’s important to me that all women are recognized.”

To connect with Joanna, visit her website at Copper and Rise and her Instagram @CopperandRise

Gems:

“My ideal client is someone who just doesn’t have the time to think about what they are going to wear that day.”

“When you think about your closet, what percentage of your clothes that you actually wear?”

“My thought is that if you want to keep that sentimental dress, then let’s get a nice box and call it your ‘Nostalgia Box’! “

“How you feel and how you want to make other people feel should be the only consideration when it comes to what you decide you wear.”

“As Tim Gunn always says, “That’s a lot of look!”

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
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Special Guest: Joanna Lovering.

Ania is a licensed clinical and school psychologist working for nearly two decades with children and adults. She founded The Fashionologist to help women align themselves with who they are at this very moment. She combines her expert skill as a therapist, passion for clothing, and solid research to back up her understanding of the value of clothes in order to provide a personalized, simple, and strategic experience with each client.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:
-Learning about feeling “powerfully confident and in control” when it comes to your fashion choices

-Clothes Cognition Theory is a thing!

-Hear about studies that demonstrate the importance of clothing in our mood and in our daily interactions. Here are two studies that Ania spoke about: Enclothed Cognition and the White Lab Coat and Informal Clothing Effects Negotiation

-How Ania uses her background in psychology in working with her clients

-The importance of good closet organization in feeling empowered about your clothes

-Learn some simple tips for recognizing if your closet is working for you or against you

-Listen to previous episodes on fashion in our series, Closet Joy:
- Ep 38 | Closet Joy Part I: Find Your Style with Jessica Louie
- Ep 39 | Closet Joy Part II: Build Your Capsule Wardrobe with Courtney Carver
- Ep 40 | Closet Joy Part III: Buy It Once with Tara Button

Ania is at TheFashionologist.com

You can also find her on Instagram @TheFashionologistNyc

Ania has a special offer for Spark Joy Podcast listeners! Mention you heard her on the Spark Joy Podcast and get 20% your first Mindful Closet Edit

Ania’s favorite closet styling tip: “Have only your seasonal clothes either in your closet or at least keep the things you can wear in the front...and, hangers! They should be good solid ones. Good hangers show respect for your clothing.

What sparks joy for Ania: Her kids and being able to spend some good unstructured time with her kids over the holiday.

Parting words of Wisdom: Ania’s favorite quote comes from Coco Chanel: “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”

Gems:

• “Clothes have a systemic influence on the wearers psychological processes and abilities.”
• “I function as a coach; as a wardrobe strategist.”
• “It takes a lot of courage to invite me into their closet and I take that very seriously.”
• “My job is not to toss out items they don’t need, but to shift their thinking toward what is working for them.”
• "People don’t always realize what they are projecting out into the world with their clothing.”

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Ania Schwartzman.

Today’s episode of Spark Joy is Part one of a three part series dedicated to closet joy. We’ll talk to three guests who are revolutionizing the way we view fashion and style.

Dr. Jessica Louie is an entrepreneur, critical care pharmacist, and assistant professor. She is the founder and CEO of Petite Style Script and Find Your Script.

With a broad background of experiences, she centers her focus on sparking joy and inspiring confidence in life.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

-How Jessica became interested in KonMari and then went on to start Petite Style Script

-Along with fashion, Jessica is an advocate for pharmacists with her blog and website at: Find Your Script

-She found that focusing on fashion helped her convey her confidence and her competence in her field.

-Learn how Jessica went through the KonMari process and how the process was key in helping her discover her calling in both fashion and advocacy.

-Jessica’s take on capsule wardrobes and how she has made it work for her.
The work that she does in

-Her focus on using the clothing items you have more effectively and adding in your own personality to the decision making process.

-How Jessica sees the role of KonMari in developing a sense of style that brings you joy!

Gems:

“There were times when I just laughed out loud in my car while listening to Marie Kondo because it resonated so much with me.”

"I wanted to hold myself accountable for my shopping going forward.”

"I wanted other to own clothing that they love and that they invest in quality pieces because it’s really about quality over quantity.”

"This isn’t minimalism, I don’t talk about any definitive number of items to own.”

“I focus on people who are re-building their wardrobes after KonMari or after a major transition.”

Jessica’s favorite tidying tip: “Learning how to fold. It seems very simple but getting your clothes off your hangers and learning how to appreciate and fold them properly really makes a big difference, I think!”

What sparks joy for Jessica: “A canvas painting of New York City that is up on my kitchen wall exactly where I can see it. It brings make great memories of visiting New York and is very inspirational.”

To connect with Jessica visit Petite Style Script

Jessica is on Facebook at Petite Style Script on Facebook

Jessica's Twitter: P Style Script on Twitter

Here is Jessica’s info on Seasonal Capsule Wardrobes: Seasonal Capsule Wardrobes

On Jessica’s blog she offers capsule wardrobe style tips and a free kit for starting your own capsule wardrobe: Capsule Wardrobe Starter Kit

Each season Jessica conducts a virtual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Spring Capsule Wardrobe Challenge

And, Jessica is becoming a Certified KonMari Consultant. Yay, Jessica! Jessica’s KonMari Page

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Jessica Louie.

Our guest, Doug Marshall, is an entertainment and lifestyle writer, on-camera host, and social media content strategist. He recently had an article published in Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine on how to KonMari your closet and participated in a follow-on TV segment with Fox9 in the Twin Cities.

Doug is a Spark Joy fan who KonMari’d his closet over 10 days in preparation for a big move from New York to Minneapolis. The impact the process had on his life still shines through his spirit and he sparks joy by continuing to share his story via media outlets, blogs and social media.

In this episode, we discuss KonMari from the male perspective, how Doug KonMari'd his closet over ten days and the impact the process had on his life. We talk about ways to get over the initial hurdle of getting started, and some physical and emotional challenges to anticipate. We also discuss how Doug has attracted opportunities to continue to share his closet transformation, which has inspired others to let go.

To connect with Doug, you can find him on Instagram @theworldofdoug or visit him at www.theworldofdoug.com.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

• How Doug went from saying "I will never do that [KonMari]" to writing a blog article about the impact the tidying process and appearing on Fox 9's The Jason Show

• How the KonMari Method helped Doug move from New York to Minneapolis

• The highs and lows of executing KonMari in the span of 10 days

• How Doug's body reacted to anxiety related to preparing for the decluttering process

• How Doug related to Marie Kondo's use of organization to feel safe in a world she had no control over

• How by examining his relationship to what stayed made room for Doug's style to be revealed to him

• How Doug's shopping habits are way more deliberate post-KonMari

• How Doug's husband reacted to his tidying quest

• How Doug attracted opportunities that helped him establish his voice

• How KonMari serves as a gateway to new beginnings and creative projects

What sparks joy for Doug: "Opportunities like this!"

Gems:

"I'm a big believer that if you put something out into the universe, the universe shows up for you."

"I trust her [Marie Kondo], I can do this."

"There was so much stuff in my closet that wasn't sparking joy, that I couldn't see the stuff that did."

"By the time I got rid of what didn't spark joy, my style revealed itself to me."

"I don't buy anything in a store now if it doesn't spark joy."

"I want to feel clean, free, grounded, and on time."

"Whatever you get rid of will come back to you in a different form."

"My mind is more clear and I'm open and available for more opportunities."

"There is literally nothing in my life right now that does not spark joy."

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Doug Marshall.