Built For Luxury Mikaela Ian

In this episode, Mikaela Ian and guest Brandi Nicole explore personal style, luxury, and the importance of fit in clothing. 


2:35: Brandi discusses her unconventional journey into the fashion industry, transitioning from a career in education reform to personal styling and coaching.


4:42: Brandi shares her personal struggles with weight gain due to health issues and the impact it had on her confidence and wardrobe.


7:22: Brandi reflects on the intersection of style, fashion, and fit, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body shape and proportions.


9:13: Brandi distinguishes between style and fashion, highlighting the personal nature of style and the pressure imposed by the fashion industry.


11:12: Brandi emphasizes the significance of fit in clothing, advocating for a focus on how clothes make individuals feel rather than adhering to specific sizes or trends.


13:53: Discussion on the misconception that fashionable clothing requires a hefty budget, with Brandeis stressing the importance of fit and personal style over brand labels.


18:39: Brandi challenges the notion of universal fashion "must-haves" and encourages listeners to consider their individual body shapes and preferences when selecting clothing.


22:35: Brandi shares her personal journey with body image and shorts, highlighting the importance of embracing one's body and challenging societal norms around clothing choices.



Note: Timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly in different podcast platforms.

Mikaela is hosting a free training on Sunday, May 5th at  11am EST called Luxurious Lifestyle Blueprint. She will share her three-step system to creating a luxurious lifestyle on your terms. Click here to register.

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In this episode, Mikaela Ian addresses the lies you’re telling yourself as to why you can’t have a luxurious lifestyle: 


Lie #1: It's All About Money: Addressing the misconception that luxury living is solely dependent on financial wealth. Mikaela emphasizes that luxury is subjective and can be attained through various means beyond monetary wealth. (2:05-4:43)


Lie #2: Life Circumstances: Mikaela challenges the notion that certain life circumstances, such as being a single parent or going through a major life transition, prevent individuals from achieving their desired lifestyle. She encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and pursue their aspirations regardless of external factors. (4:49-6:41)


Lie #3: It's Too Late: Discussing the common belief that age limits opportunities, Mikaela debunks this myth by citing examples of individuals who achieved success later in life. She urges listeners to challenge self-imposed limitations and embrace the potential for growth and fulfillment at any stage of life. (6:48-9:57)



Note: Timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly in different podcast platforms.

Connect with Mikaela:


Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mikaelaian⁠⁠


YouTube:⁠ ⁠Built For Luxury ⁠⁠



Mikaela is currently building a new membership community called Luxurious AF. It’s for women who want to stop playing small and give themselves permission to create a luxurious life on their terms.

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In this episode, host Mikaela Ian share five mistakes that are holding you back from creating a luxurious life on your terms.

Highlights:


Mistake 1: Lack of clarity on what a luxurious life entails. Clarity is crucial for manifestation. (1:51)
Mistake 2: Failure to shift mindset and overcome limiting beliefs about what's achievable. (5:13)
Mistake 3: Absence of boundaries leading to people-pleasing behaviors. Boundaries are essential for self-preservation. (8:19)
Mistake 4: Settling for low standards, hindering the attraction of high-quality experiences. (10:04)
Mistake 5: Postponing luxury until a certain milestone, instead of embodying it daily. (12:24)

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Connect with Mikaela:


Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mikaelaian⁠⁠


YouTube:⁠ ⁠Built For Luxury

In this episode, host Mikaela Ian interviews Francesca Murray of One Girl, One World, a content creator, travel host, and speake about luxurious travel experiences without breaking the bank, along with insights into Francesca's journey as a Black content creator.

Highlights: 

Journey into the Travel Industry: Francesca shares her journey into the industry, highlighting her early days as a blogger when representation in travel media was limited.

Travel Style: She describes her travel style as "high-low," combining budget-conscious choices like Airbnb with occasional stays in luxury hotels, often leveraging points for such experiences.

Travel Hacks: Francesca advocates for off-season travel to access luxury experiences at lower costs, citing personal examples of affordable stays in premium accommodations.

Challenges as a Black Content Creator: Francesca reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced in the industry, highlighting shifts in representation and industry attitudes post-2020.

Connect with Mikaela:


Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mikaelaian⁠⁠


YouTube:⁠ ⁠Built For Luxury ⁠⁠



Connect with Francesca: 


Instagram: @onegrloneworld



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In this episode, Mikaela Ian addresses the struggle with embracing a luxurious lifestyle despite financial capability, mom guilt and self-worth issues. Here are the highlights: 

Personal Story: Mikaela shares her journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, revealing internal struggles with self-worth.  01:06 - 03:58

Identifying Self-Worth Blocks: Mikaela identifies low self-worth as the root cause of resistance to luxury living.03:58 - 06:10

Mom Guilt: Mikaela discusses how mom guilt can hinder personal indulgence, emphasizing the importance of self-care. 06:10 - 07:00

Overcoming Money Guilt: Encouragement to overcome guilt associated with spending money on oneself, stressing the importance of living in the present. 07:00 - 08:52

Embracing Worthiness: Mikaela urges listeners to challenge self-limiting beliefs and embrace their worthiness to pursue luxury living. 08:52 - 10:54

Note: Timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly in different podcast platforms.

Connect with Mikaela:


Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mikaelaian⁠⁠


YouTube:⁠ ⁠Built For Luxury ⁠⁠



Sign Up For I’m That Girl mini course:⁠ https://mikaelaian.simplero.com/thatgirl

In this episode, host Mikaela Ian discusses the art of dating in a luxurious way with guest Emyrald Sinclaire, a love, relationship, and dating coach from Manifesting with Emyrald. They delve into various aspects of dating, self-indulgence, and attracting high-caliber partners. Here are the highlights:


Dating in a Luxury Way: Emyrald shares insights on dating from a luxury perspective, emphasizing the need to maintain standards and not lower them out of societal pressure or perceived pickiness.


Emyrald's Journey: Emerald discusses her transition into becoming a love and relationship coach, driven by her own experiences and mistakes in dating.


The Myth of "No Good Men": Emyrald challenges the notion that there are no good men out there, emphasizing the importance of mindset and self-development in attracting high-caliber partners.


Red Flags in Dating: Mikaela and Emyrald discuss red flags to watch out for in dating, including incongruence between words and actions, lack of emotional intelligence, and negative attitudes towards past relationships.


Overcoming Self-Worth Issues: Emyrald emphasizes the need for self-love and healing past traumas to overcome feelings of unworthiness and attract fulfilling relationships.


Unexpected Places to Meet High-Caliber Men: Emyrald shares surprising places her clients have met quality partners, including business class flights, health food stores, spas, hiking trails, and restaurants.



Connect with Mikaela:


Instagram:⁠ ⁠@mikaelaian⁠⁠


YouTube:⁠ ⁠Built For Luxury ⁠⁠



Sign Up For I’m That Girl mini course:⁠ https://mikaelaian.simplero.com/thatgirl

Connect with Emyrald Sinclaire


Instagram: @manifestwithemyrald


Website:⁠ https://emyraldsinclaire.com/ 



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