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The Style of Confidence: Bridget Bell on Embracing Your True Self
Episode 262
Monday, 9 February, 2026
In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde is joined by Bridget Bell, celebrity stylist, personal stylist, and founder of Style Ambition, for a warm and honest conversation about confidence, identity, and the emotional side of getting dressed. With more than two decades in the fashion and television industry and over 150 celebrity shoots behind her, Bridget brings deep experience and relatability to the topic of personal style. Her work goes far beyond clothes. It’s about helping women feel seen, comfortable, and confident in who they are right now. Julie and Bridget explore how style often becomes tangled with self-doubt, body changes, and life transitions. They talk about why so many women hide behind “safe” outfits, hold onto clothes that no longer fit their lives, and delay investing in themselves until they feel “ready”. This conversation unpacks how thoughtful dressing can become a form of self-leadership. From capsule wardrobes and proportion to fit, colour, and illusion dressing, Bridget shares practical insight alongside deeply human reflections on ageing, weight fluctuation, and visibility. If you’ve ever stood in front of your wardrobe feeling frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of yourself, this episode will help you rethink style as a source of ease, confidence, and self-respect. Conversation Talking Points Why style feels emotionally vulnerable for many women Moving from fashion design into personal and TV styling The psychology of “safe” clothes and hiding in black Dressing the body you have, not the one you’re waiting for How wardrobes reflect identity and self-belief Capsule wardrobes that actually work in real life Proportion, fit, and illusion dressing Vulnerability, social media, and building confidence publicly Style as an expression of self-leadership Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome and introduction01:10 Meet Bridget Bell03:00 From fashion design to styling06:40 Television and celebrity work09:20 Style and vulnerability in leadership12:15 Creating a safe styling experience14:40 The “when I lose weight” mindset17:30 Dressing the body you have today19:50 Confidence and transformation22:30 Vulnerability on Instagram25:15 Proportion and illusion dressing28:40 Why clothes go unworn30:10 Building a functional capsule wardrobe33:20 Sizing, tailoring, and fit35:40 Celebrating 20 years in styling38:10 Final reflections39:30 Closing LinksLearn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Bridget:Website: https://styleambition.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbellstylist/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
