Rule Breaker, Style Maker

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker features an exciting conversation with special guest Courtney Blood, where we will be exploring themes of growth & success, ageism, lovers, haters and navigating public opinions. Courtney is a Personal Stylist, Presenter, Content Creator, and Founder of her styling business Monday Project Co. Courtney took a leap of faith and walked away from a 30 year corporate career to pursue styling, and has utilised her expertise to help her clients to style strategically and disrupt the fashion industry’s perception of ageing. At the time of recording, she’s already surpassed 250K social media followers from zero since late 2022, where Courtney shares her biggest passion inspiring her audience to make sustainable and empowered choices when shopping and selecting outfits.Follow Courtney: @mondayprojectcoFollow Lauren: @laurendibartoloFollow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute

If you're a fashion history buff or gallery goer, this episode is for you! Lauren chats to leading fashion curator and writer Paola Di Trocchio, who has had a 20 year career at the NGV and is currently completing her doctoral thesis which includes a close study of fashion journalist and style maverick Anna Piaggi. Throughout this conversation, Paola reveals what goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition, including insights the public may not know about sourcing items, research, acquiring and conserving historical pieces, in order to put together an considered (and celebrated!) exhibition. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Paola: @pditrocchio

This Style Series episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker explores the topic of first impressions, and how us humans often make assumptions based on appearance. Host Lauren Di Bartolo and ASI National Trainer Claire Jenson deep dive into why we do this, and how we might impact what someone thinks of us based on how we present ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Lauren: @laurendibartolo Follow Claire: @clairejensenstyle

This episode features a conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Courtney Holm, founder of circular fashion label A.BCH. As a designer, educator, and entrepreneur, Courtney shares her extensive knowledge on sustainability and fashion, how she's disrupting the industry, and how we can be more sustainable consumers within our own wardrobes. Follow ASI: @australianstyleinstitute Follow A.BCH: @abch.world Follow Lauren: @laurendibartolo

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, features a conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Australian model, creative, entrepreneur, and advocate for Indigenous equality Nathan McGuire. Nathan is the founder of Mob In Fashion, and has had a 10 year career as a fashion model and creative. This episode features inspiring stories from his experiences as a model on set, his passion for diversity and inclusion of First Nations creatives in the Australian fashion industry, and advice for those wanting to get involved in the field. Instagram: Follow Nathan: @nathan.mcguire Follow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute

Season 2 of Rule Breaker, Style Maker kicks off with an interview recorded in front of a live audience. Host Lauren Di Bartolo interviews panelists Nikki Hind (Australia's first blind fashion designer) and Cait Burke (Editor of Fashion Journal) in conjunction with Vision Australia at the launch event for their new book 'Dressed For Success'. This inspiring conversation delves into Nikki's story as a blind designer, the panel's experiences with fashion, and why fashion needs to continually strive to be a more inclusive industry. Follow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Nikki: @nikki_hind Follow Cait: @caitemmaburke Follow Vision Australia: @visionaustralia

In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren and Claire discuss a topic that impacts anybody who wears clothes: Sustainability. We're becoming more conscious consumers across the board, and what we wear and buy greatly impacts the environment. This episode features interesting consumption statistics, and practical tips to maintain a sustainable fashion lifestyle. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute

In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Claire interviews our usual host Lauren Di Bartolo about her career and business achievements. Lauren is the founder of Australian Style Institute, a professional stylist of over 15 years, and an expert in human behaviour. We explore how sometimes taking the first step is all that you need to achieve your dreams. Follow Australian Style Institute on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Lauren Di Bartolo: @laurendibartolo

In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren welcomes guest Jacqui Challinor, executive chef of hatted restaurant NOMAD. Jacqui has an impressive career story to tell, as she delves into being a female head chef in a male-dominated industry, her journey with alcohol, and learning how to stand up for herself. Jacqui stresses the power of taking a chance, and how saying yes to opportunities has opened so many doors. Warning: This episode contains themes of sexual abuse and alcoholism. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute & @laurendibartolo Follow Jacqui: @jacquelline_challinor

In this episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren welcomes guest fashion designer Godwin Hili of Godwin Charli. Godwin's upbringing and success story is remarkable: he explores themes of bullying, resilience, society and sexuality, passion and the importance of self care. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute & @laurendibartolo Follow Godwin Hili: @godwinhili & @godwincharli

Body shape, for many of us, it has one of the biggest impacts on our style. Lauren is joined by Australian Style Institute National Trainer Claire Jensen to discuss their insight and personal experience with body shape and style.