From Imposter Syndrome to Styling Kim Kardashian | Chris Appleton

From Imposter Syndrome to Styling Kim Kardashian | Chris Appleton

February 22, 2026 · 55 min · Season 3 · Episode 8

About this episode

Chris Appleton shares his journey from a troubled childhood to styling celebrities, offering insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing self-identity.

Before Hollywood. Before Kim Kardashian. Before Jennifer Lopez. Chris Appleton was a troubled kid from Leicester who was bullied and felt ashamed of who he was. But he embraced himself, realising his roots aren’t what define him. Chris shares powerful tools on how to manage your inner critic, how to push through imposter syndrome and why discomfort is often the doorway to your next level.  Stop letting your past define your future. Your past is a chapter. Not the whole story. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations around mental health. Chris’ Book Your Roots Don’t Define You is out now.  New episodes every Monday! Get in touch with your questions, stories and dilemmas over at risewithroxie@bauermedia.co.uk Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/risewithroxie www.tiktok.com/@RiseWithRoxie #RISEwithRoxie #roxienafousi

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Host: Roxie Nafousi

Guest: Chris Appleton

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Books & works: Your Roots Don’t Define You

Places: Leicester

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