Empowering Women To Be Bold & Authentic Through Style With Naana Badu
In this episode, I connect with Naana Badu, a dynamic stylist, image consultant and speaker dedicated to helping women of color elevate their personal and professional presence through style. Naana shares her journey from corporate to full-time styling, the challenges she faced, and how she pivoted to build a thriving business. We discuss the importance of investing in personal style, how fashion impacts career advancement, and breaking outdated professionalism norms.
In the conversations I have with my clients one of the biggest themes I hear is this level of permission. I need you to know you can wear what you want to wear because you are the professional. You are the authority. You are the expert. You are the leader. You are that chick.
Naana Badu
Key Topics Covered
Naana’s transition from corporate life to creative entrepreneurship
How investing in coaching and continuous learning transformed her business
The ABCD method for personal style and branding
The role of style in advancing women’s careers
Overcoming limiting beliefs about personal style
How to negotiate wardrobe allowance with employers
What women should look for when working with a stylist
Strategies for using bold fashion choices to stand out in professional settings
Rapid Fire Fun:
Naana’s go-to Black-owned fashion brand
Her favorite ‘90s/2000s Black sitcom
A powerful motto she lives by
For the women I work with, they are really looking for a transformation in their wardrobe. They used to dress one way because that was their identity 10-20 years ago. Now they're in a leadership position. They're starting their own company and they're like ‘I'm that chick. But my wardrobe is like I'm an intern.
Naana Badu
Connect With Naana
Ready to redefine your personal brand and elevate your professional image?
Connect with Nana Badu and learn how you can use style to leave a lasting impression.
