Today I’m bringing you a super inspiring episode with the one and only Tori Kruse! Tori is an entrepreneur, author, and a highly sought-after speaker. As the Founder and CEO of Tori Kruse Enterprises, she’s carved a niche in partnering with female speakers and leaders, aligning their internal power with their external image.

Tori’s journey is not just about personal style; it's a deeper dive into how one's presence can truly mirror their essence – including personality, aspirations, and inner beliefs.

Dressing for Success: Tips on Fashion, Public Speaking & Mental Wellness with Tori Kruse

In this episode, we delve into how she leveraged her pageantry and sports reporting experiences into becoming a pivotal figure for women looking to enhance their confidence. She shares her best advice for getting dressed when you’re not feeling your best, and tackling a fear of public speaking.

We also chat about how to tune into your intuition, find your passion, and the importance of giving and receiving support – key components for a healthy mindset. Tori opens up about the importance of self-care and mental health in her life, sharing insights that are sure to resonate with many of you.

Tori is a beacon of empowerment, especially for women, fostering an abundant mindset and encouraging them to embrace their unique confidence. For anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and amp up their confidence, Tori's got some real, practical advice!

(00:04:10) Tori’s Early Life & Start in Pageantry

• Where Tori grew up and how she got involved in pageantry
• How To Build Unbreakable Confidence & Resilience With Demi-Leigh Tebow #75
• Having the discipline to move forward when starting something new
• Hiring help to take your skills to the next level
• Lessons learned from her entrepreneurial parents and growing up traveling
• How Tori navigated her career while still working towards her pageant goals

(00:14:22) How To Stand Out in Your Career & Achieve Your Goals

• Advice for anyone looking to break out of your shell and become more confident
• Tips for listening to your intuition or finding your passion
• The importance of supporting those around you and receiving support
• How she made an impression as an aspiring sports reporter
• What led to her win at Miss Missouri USA

(00:29:20) Leveraging Personal Style To Bring Out Inner Confidence

• How she became a coach, speaker, and stylist
• How to derive confidence from fashion
• Tips for getting dressed when you’re not feeling your best
• Advice for walking into a room with confidence
• A hack for confronting a fear of public speaking

(00:42:46) Tori’s Tips for Self-Care

• How Tori takes care of herself
• Read: You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
• Read: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
• Read: The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
• Tori’s favorite ways to decompress

Guest Info:

• Website: torikruse.com
• Listen: The Tori Kruse Show
• Instagram: @officialtorikruse

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