Alison Lumbatis was the very first guest on my podcast. Two years later, it’s still one of my most-downloaded episodes. We talked about how she started her business, Outfit Formulas, and how the simple act of getting dressed can change your whole day.
But what drew me to Alison’s work ran deeper than practical style tips—it’s how she used her platform to inspire genuine confidence in women.
Recently, Alison found herself in a new chapter of life, something she likens to getting caught in a wave and spit out on a deserted island.
“Everything got quiet at once,” she said. It was this feeling of suddenly having all this white space after years of being busy with kids, schedules, activities, and everything else.
Alison responded by staying quiet. She let herself grieve the life that was behind her rather than fill her newfound time with more work, social activities, and hobbies.
Eventually, she started writing about this uncharted season of life and sharing it online. She got such a great response from other women, which inspired her to create “Rediscovering Me,” a community for women to have conversations, connect, grow, and learn from each other through shared experiences.
Since writing, reflecting, and having authentic conversations is my jam, I invited Alison back to the podcast this week.
Here’s what we talked about:
Following breadcrumbs of joy
Recovering from burnout and letting go of the pressure to be “on” all the time
Returning to writing to process and make sense of a new season
Allowing your definition of home to evolve as life changes
Remaining growth-oriented while letting go of the need to fix, track, measure, and constantly improve yourself
Learning to navigate a new season of life without feeling like you have to have it all figured out
