In this bittersweet episode, we're chatting with our co-host Signe as she bids the podcast farewell (as an official co-host) to focus more on her growing young family. We talk about the highs and lows of content creation, her plans for the future, and just have a great hangout as friends as a send off. Thank you to Signe ⁨@UseLess_dk⁩ for everything over the years! Alyssa and Christina will continue to share weekly slow fashion episodes on the podcast, returning in Sept 2025 for SEASON 4!

Please show Signe some love in the comments! We will miss you!

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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

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In this episode, we dive into the clothes we LOVE but feel like we don't necessarily "pull off" like we wanted to, and how our personal style has shifted over time. We also talk about the push and pull between our fantasy looks, how personality plays into what we wear, and why some trends just don’t always work...and how that can be a good thing!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction, Comfort Eating and Body Image
03:00 Exploring Fashion Choices and Personal Style
05:59 The Balance of Romantic and Sporty Styles
09:00 Understanding Personal Preferences in Clothing
12:01 The Influence of Personality on Fashion Choices
14:57 Patterns, Prints, and Their Appeal
18:00 The High-Waisted Dilemma and Body Proportions
19:47 Body Image and Fashion Choices
22:56 Personal Style Preferences
26:34 Understanding Body Types
30:01 Finding Balance in Fashion
33:58 The Concept of Flattering
37:00 Reflection on Personal Style

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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

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In today's episode, we sit down with Izzie Kalaja, the Director of Operations and ESG (Environment, Sustainability and Governance) from Frankie4, the contemporary comfort footwear brand changing how women experience shoes. We talk about how the brand is blending style and support, and Izzie shares her journey from consulting into a dedicated sustainability role within the company.
We get into the realities of building a business that’s both responsible and viable—what it really looks like to make thoughtful choices around materials, transparency, and communication in the fashion world. We also chat about personal style, how fashion trends are evolving, and why platforms like Substack and long-form content are starting to feel more appealing.

Discover more about Frankie4 here: https://frankie4.com/
Find Frankie4 on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/frankie4footwear/ or at @frankie4footwear

Chapters

00:00 Early Morning Vibes and Coffee Culture
03:06 Introducing Frankie Four: A New Era in Footwear
06:01 The Comfort Revolution: Customizable Footbeds
08:57 Sustainability at Frankie Four: A Core Value
12:04 Izzie's Career Journey: From Consulting to Sustainability
18:14 Balancing Business and Responsibility
21:02 Consumer Awareness: Understanding Sustainable Practices
27:09 The Language of Responsibility vs. Sustainability
39:50 Navigating Brand Complexity and Consumer Trust
41:55 Transparency in Brand Communication
45:56 Sustainable Footwear: Lifespan and Recycling
48:03 Fashion Trends and Personal Style
55:55 Engaging with Sustainable Content

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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

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