In this episode of the HerStory Podcast, host Kylie King sits down with the vibrant Antoinette Stonham, the force behind All About Style Sydney. Antoinette is a passionate personal stylist and the proud winner of the 2022 ALIBI Award for “Enduring Brilliance,” an honour reserved for those who have thrived in business for over a decade.

Antoinette shares how turning 50 sparked her desire to turn her background in pattern making and design into a business that empowers everyday people. From breaking the stigma that personal styling is only for the “rich and famous” to becoming the resident stylist for a major shopping center, Antoinette’s journey is a masterclass in determination. She reveals the secret to her longevity in a tough industry (a healthy dose of stubbornness) and why dressing for your personality is the ultimate confidence booster.

What You’ll Learn in Episode 3

• The inspiration behind starting All About Style and bringing personal styling to Western Sydney.

• Why turning 50 can be the perfect time to launch a passion-led business.

• Overcoming the “Sea of Black”: How to use colour to feel empowered and take on the day.

• Antoinette’s biggest business challenge: Turning the struggle of social media into a learning opportunity.

• The “Enduring Brilliance” secret: Why being stubborn and blocking out negativity is essential for long-term success.

• Why “slow and steady” wins the race in the world of entrepreneurship.

• The importance of continuous education in your field to stay 18 months ahead of trends.

• Future goals: Antoinette’s vision for mentoring and coaching the next generation of stylists.

• Practical tips for stress-free shopping: How a stylist saves you time and “fitting room tears.”

• Antoinette’s #1 style tip: Why you should always dress for your personality and lifestyle, not for others.

All About Style, a dedicated Personal Stylist Business by Antoinette Stonham launched in 2013 after Antoinette decided to combine her expertise, her passion for fashion and a belief that fashion and dressing for your shape and confidence was possible at any budget.

Just one session with Antoinette can change your life. Antoinette has a way of removing the self-doubt and teaches you Love, Look and be Beautiful. Antoinette, can and has worked with all body shapes and sizes. Men and women with all confidence or self-conscious concerns. All About Style one to one services of wardrobe edits and personal shopping trips are fun, informative, confidence building and totally empowering. Antoinette is experienced in conducting workshops and training sessions. As a public speaker, she not only educates but motivates you to feel confident.

Antoinette believes:
Style is a package. It’s how you speak, how you walk into a room and the way you stand.

Find Antoinette:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/allaboutstylesydney
Instagram: www.instagram.com/allaboutstylesydney
Website: www.allaboutsyle.com.au

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