In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya takes us inside her personal wardrobe and shares how she turned “almost” pieces into aligned staples through strategic tailoring. From shortening a dress to adjusting a skirt’s silhouette, she reveals how simple alterations can breathe new life into your wardrobe, without buying anything new.

This isn’t just about clothes—it’s about evolution. You’ve changed, and your wardrobe should reflect that. Tailoring isn’t a last resort; it’s a leadership move grounded in sustainability, clarity, and self-alignment.

Key Takeaways

• Sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t what you buy next—but what you refuse to give up.

• Tailoring can turn “used to love” into “love again.”

• A small adjustment can restore energy and confidence in how you show up.

• Sustainability meets leadership when you refine instead of replace.

• Style clarity = less waste, more trust, and a wardrobe that supports your next level.
  
  

What You’ll Learn

• Why tailoring is an act of alignment—not repair.

• How Sonya revived three pieces (pants, a dress, and a skirt) to match her current life and leadership energy.

• The style strategy question: “Can this be tailored to the woman I am now?”

• How Human Design and gut-based decisions help guide smart edits.

• Why tailoring should be part of your strategy, not a backup plan.
  
  

What to Try This Week

Before you donate or discard, pause and ask:

• Can it be shortened?
  
• Can it be softened?
  
• Can it be tailored to fit who I am today?

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

In this special behind-the-scenes episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya pulls back the curtain on her own seasonal wardrobe review, revealing how she realigns her style without a total overhaul. If you’ve been feeling like your clothes don’t reflect your energy, leadership, or lifestyle anymore, this episode will walk you through the exact questions and filters she uses to course-correct with ease and intention.

You’ll learn why personal style isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. And how, when you use strategy, identity, and human design to guide your wardrobe, clarity becomes your default.

00:00 Introduction to the Style and Strategy Podcast
00:46 Seasonal Wardrobe Review: Realignment, Not Reinvention
03:32 Shifting Style Preferences: From Florals to Geometric Prints
07:30 The Role of Human Design in Style Decisions
10:08 Building a Strategy for Effortless Style
12:17 Conclusion: Refining Your Style, Not Reinventing

What You’ll Learn:

• How Sonya uses wardrobe reviews to reconnect with her current leadership energy
• The exact questions to ask during a seasonal style reset
• Why florals no longer feel aligned—and what’s taken their place
• How a colour capsule and alignment filter can eliminate overthinking
• The role of sacral authority in making confident style decisions

💬 Feeling called out in the best way?
Sonya’s programs guide you through identity mapping, leadership trait anchoring, and building a wardrobe and strategy that signal exactly who you are—and where you're going. No more outdated energy. Just the real you, seen and experienced clearly.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio

Is your presence communicating the leader you’ve become—or the version you’ve outgrown?

In this episode of the Style and Strategy podcast, Sonya shares a surprising and powerful leadership lesson inspired by the Blackberry movie. Once the ultimate status symbol, Blackberry’s downfall came not from a lack of innovation, but from holding onto an identity the world had moved beyond.

Sonya draws a compelling parallel between this and what she sees often with high-performing women: incredible capability, impressive results—but a personal brand or visual presence that hasn’t caught up.

This episode is a wake-up call to examine whether your presence still reflects who you were… instead of the leader you are now.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Innovation isn’t just for tech—it applies to your personal brand, too.
• Holding on to an outdated style or identity can silently stall your presence and influence.
• The most ambitious and successful women often delay updating their personal presence.
• Leadership today requires courage, authenticity, and clarity—and your style should reflect that.
• Ask: “Am I showing up as the woman I’ve already become?”

✅ What You’ll Learn

• How Blackberry’s downfall mirrors what happens when your style and brand don’t evolve.
• Why high-achieving women are most likely to fall into the outdated-presence trap.
• How presence is more than elevation—it’s clear, consistent, unapologetic alignment.
• What it takes to build a personal brand that reflects your next season, not your past one.

💬 Feeling called out in the best way?
Sonya’s programs guide you through identity mapping, leadership trait anchoring, and building a wardrobe and strategy that signal exactly who you are—and where you're going. No more outdated energy. Just the real you, seen and experienced clearly.

Links & Resources:

➡ Download the Wardrobe Checklist for Professional Career Women – Get a curated list of must-have wardrobe staples that blend versatility, style, and impact:
https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/checklist

➡ Unlock the Leadership Presence Roadmap and how up with ease & presence—without overthinking what to wear:
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/workshop

➡ Join ACTIVATE The proven 8-Week Strategy to Elevate Your Brand, Style, and Leadership Presence—Without the Guesswork.
www.sonyachoilarosa.com/activate

• Book Your Complimentary Brand & Style Strategy Audit Call
• Download the free guide: Kickstart Your Personal Brand
• Connect with us on social media for more tips and updates!
• • https://www.sonyachoilarosa.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sonyachoilarosa
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/schoilarosa/
  • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hVnG5R8WhmYsYbID5auWg
  • https://www.facebook.com/brandandstylestudio