Meet Susan Padron

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Susan Padron. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Susan, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

After giving birth to my son and losing my sense of self, I rediscovered myself through healing and authentic personal style, and I’ve helped hundreds of people do the same. I have a clear memory of myself standing in my closet, as my 10 months of maternity/family leave was coming to an end, and not recognizing the person that used to wear my old clothes. So much of myself, my identity, and my daily life had changed since becoming a mom. I had to take the time to get to know myself all over again in order to know where to begin with figuring out what to wear. My personal style was always an extension of who I am, and when you don’t know who you are, your style is no longer aligned. It took me years to learn the right questions to ask myself and uncover the truly authentic version of me that was desperate to come out. I had to release all of the “shoulds” and expectations that I had internalized in how I thought I needed to look. What I started to do was paying close attention to what I was drawn to and what I liked, and instead of second guessing myself, or seeking out other people’s opinions, I allowed my own approval to be enough. I gave myself permission to make my own decisions about what I wanted to wear, what my style could look like, and how I wanted to be seen. Through my experience, I have been able to streamline the work, to help guide my clients through self discovery and finding their unique personal style.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I am an intuitive personal stylist, and I work with driven, change makers, to help them fully express themselves through their personal style. I guide people through the bullshit, fatphobic style “rules” they’ve internalized, so that they can finally be the version of themselves that they’ve always wanted to be. It’s not a makeover, it’s giving yourself permission to stop blending in. You don’t have to stand out, but you deserve more than fading into the background. When you wear clothes that feel like you, you communicate who you are without having to say a word. You are showing the world that you are ready to be seen, to find your people, to seek out what’s meant for you. My intuition guides me to know when to push you, when to pull back, and where your healing needs to happen. The clothes are a visual catalyst for all the inner work that we do together.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Adaptability – being able to adapt or be flexible can really help you to remain calm in most situations. It allows there to be space to take a step back and truly evaluate a situation to come up with a different solution.

2. Communication – communication also means that you know how to listen. Listening to someone not only gives you information, but it also helps you to check for true understanding. If the person you’re talking to doesn’t understand, it’s on you to find multiple ways to explain it, so that they hear you.

3. Growth – keep growing as an individual and as a business. Growth can mean education, therapy, or pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Find your community! Seek out people who are at the same stage as you, and find a mentor that is aligned with your journey and values.

How would you describe your ideal client?

My ideal client is someone who is too busy taking care of everyone and everything else to focus on what they should be wearing. Their top priorities are often other people or their careers, and the thought of shopping overwhelms them. They have likely lost some connection with themselves in the last few years, and that bleeds into their personal lives. They often feel like they don’t fit in or belong when they go out with their friends. They might even cancel plans, because they don’t have anything in their closet. All they want is to feel good in their body, right now, without having to change anything about themselves, because their body is enough. They are ready to find clothes that feel like them, celebrate their body as it is right now, and feel ready to tackle their busy day.

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