72: The Morning Practice that Changed my Life

March is coming up and with that comes St. Patrick's Day and all things green. It got me thinking about colors, and how green specifically can be an intimidating color to wear, no matter the time of year or festivities.

After listening to the podcast episode, you’ll know what color undertone you are and how to best accentuate it, how to wear whatever color you want, plus have the tools at your disposal to save you from buyer's remorse in the future.

Bonus inside the episode: I specifically break down how to choose cosmetics and even jewelry tones to best suit you! Join me for today's colorful conversation! 

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Meet today's guest, Devoreaux Walton, an author and confidence coach who serves as the CEO and Founder at The Modern Lady, a lifestyle company that educates and empowers women to live their best lives. Walton and her team teach women worldwide how to elevate their lives with elegance – helping them to unlock and unleash their feminine power through coaching, courses and community.

Walton knows the power of mindset, wardrobe and charisma, and teaches timeless life principles for women to upgrade the essence of their chic selves to truly thrive. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Washington University in St. Louis graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Walton is candid about sharing lessons learned from her corporate career at Google and IBM to inform and inspire her clients. A southern belle from Atlanta, Georgia, Walton currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her Maltipoo daughter, Nyla. To learn more please visit www.TheModernLady.com.

This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health, and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

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Oh no, do you look frumpy or like a frazzled mess? This not only keeps you from feeling AH-mazing when you look in the mirror, but it also keeps you from reaching your potential every day. Not to mention, these three mistakes are actually VERY common mistakes a lot of women are making. 

How we look on the outside IS a reflection of how we feel on the inside. Find out today if you are making one or more of these mistakes, PLUS find out how to fix them and my cheats/hacks for helping you look your best, every day! 

To listen to my episode I mention in the podcast ALL about the biggest style mistakes women make, click here.  

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In today's podcast, meet Gretchen: Gretchen is one of my in-person styling clients. When she and I first started working on her style and image, she thought it was just a surface issue. She she *thought* just needed some "new clothes."

As we started working together, I discovered the issue was much deeper than just not having enough clothing in her closet or having items that fit/flattered her figure (which side note, there usually is a deeper issue that becomes a limiting belief).

The issue was that now being an empty-nester, her kids had grown and moved out, Gretchen truly didn't feel inspired by her closet anymore, hadn't actually shopped for herself in almost 30 years (she still had maternity clothing in there), and was still in the mode of everyone-first-but-me-last mentality. This left her feeling lackluster, uninspired to even get dressed, and worse, like she wasn't WORTHY of dressing for who she was WORTHY of being seen. 

Does this sound familiar/similar to you?

Listen in to find out HOW by working with a stylist, Gretchen was able to transform her self-worth, spark her love life again, and even travel the world with her spouse. Because let's be honest, if she KNEW how to feel worthy again and transform her self-image, she would have done it on her own already. I guided her and gave her a unique framework to develop her confidence again through the power of style. 

To listen to my past episode #51, You Can't Give from An Empty Cup, click here. 

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Meet today's guest: Elise Fleming is a 27 year-old high school PE teacher, a fitness influencer, and certified personal trainer, while still finding time to coach volleyball and track+field. If anyone has an excuse to not have time to take care of her health, it would be THIS girl.

Join Elise and Deidra on the episode to learn quick exercise hacks and on-the-go snack ideas to stay healthy and reach health goals. Elise also shares her personal story of healthy living and quitting her own EXCUSES! Elise and Deidra both agree that they are secretly best friends with author Rachel Hollis, and may or may not bust out in song during this episode...

Get your Journey play-list ready and take notes while Elise shares the best ways to quit your own excuses, find simple ways to exercise, and even how she manages to keep energized in order to be at her best. Even better? Elise shares about the way she connects with other women in-person at meet ups, some of them being everything from coffee or wine sessions to fun boxing lessons! Find out how you can connect by listening in. 

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This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

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I'm going to be real, this was literally...the...hardest...episode... I have ever recorded. I tried not to cry or get too emotional on you.

Why? Today I am sharing my deepest and fear and current struggle, with my weight, self-image, body-image, and even my fear in regards to *trying* to start a family. Or what I call, trying to have a MOMbod in a 6-pack world. 

TRUTH: I am 10 pounds heavier than my normal self. That means most of my jeans currently don't fit, I don't fully look at myself in the mirror right now, and I am trying to be okay with it. I know, that all sounds super shallow.

YES I am already debating in my head whether or not to even share this episode, or this description right now, because it might make me seem like a shallow person. 

BUT I am going to challenge myself to be real, vulnerable, and to share the hard things. I am sharing this today to vocalize what I am struggling with. If I am struggling with the negative self talk, the destructive behavior, and body image issues, I know other women are struggling too.  

Find out WHY I am actually NOT trying to lose the weight, why I feel like it is important to share and be vulnerable about my current struggle, and HOW we can be there for one another. By sharing today's episode, I hope to inspire you to not give up on yourself - no matter what your struggle is. 

For the previous episode/interview I mention with Pastor Arron Chambers, check out that episode right here.

This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

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Are you having a bonkers winter where you are at, my dear? I am going on day 3 this week, day 7 total, of being snowed in - we seriously haven't been able to get our cars (even my husband's truck) out of our road because of snow drifts for miles. 

It may sound crazy, especially if you live on a road that the city plows, but out in the sticks for us country bumpkins, it is just another day in the frozen tundra.

Just the other night in order to get home, we had to take a snowmobile to our place, with luggage! You have to listen to that story at the end of the podcast today, as well as all of our adventures of the snowstorm of February 2019.

Here's the thing: I could get upset, feel sorry for myself, and even complain all day long. But that wouldn't get me out of the house, or create any positives in my life.

So rather than whine, I decided to think about the biggest life lessons this snowpocalypse has taught me, and how you can create Snow ANGELS out of Snow, no matter what the storm of life is dumping on you.

I hope you enjoy today's episode and the 5 biggest life lessons from the snow!

This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

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It is Valentine's day my loves! In celebration of love, relationships and marriage, join my husband and I as we chat with our actual marriage coach+pastor, Arron Chambers. Arron is unapologetic in his approach to coaching (not cheerleading) the couples and individuals he works with. I cannot say enough about how incredibly insightful and impactful Arron's coaching has been for my marriage.

Tune in to find out his action steps, tips, and tools for a closer and Christ-centered marriage.  

It is the month of love, and as a special episode in honor of Valentine's Day, I wanted to share an episode with my forever Valentine, my husband, Dr. Chris Murphy.

Join us as we discuss our 5 tips for a healthy, happy, fun, and strong marriage. During the "interview" with my spouse, we answer 5 questions with the best ways we have learned to show up for each other, make the most of our limited hours together, and continue to grow both individually and as a couple.

Some of our answers are similar, but I bet a few of our answers will surprise you. Plus we are sharing the dorky ways we have fun together and continue to surprise one another even after 8 years of marriage.

Both Chris and I hope that by sharing what works in our marriage that we can help you become closer in your relationship with your partner and increase the love, passion, and happiness you share with your person.

We are by no means perfect or have it all figured out, but let us know what you think of today's episode by leaving a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play, as it will help us improve the messages/episodes in the future.

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Be sure to listen to his podcast, Happy Healthy Hormones right here as well. 

This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

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As a former army brat who grew up in Germany and Korea who went on to become a member of the Air force, Tanji is no stranger to discipline and a strong work ethic. After separating from the armed services, Tanji went on to get involved in Fitness training and competitions, as a fun way to promote a healthy lifestyle.

You might even recognize Tanji from her role as “stealth” on NBC’s American Gladiators. 

I hope you listen in to the episode today to hear incredible insight from Tanji, as well as amazing stories of how she not only redefines the traditional standard of femininity and beauty, but get her TIPS on how to push yourself to the next level - no matter what your goals are. PLUS you will find out how I was lucky enough to meet the official Tanji Johnson in person!

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This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at:

FREE Wardrobe Checklist

www.StyleByDeidra.com & www.TheSynergyChallenge.com

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