The one where style becomes a doorway to identity, confidence, and self-expression.

In this episode of MindKind, Liz is joined by stylist and educator Tina Abeysekara, founder of Style on Purpose, for a deeply thoughtful conversation about how what we wear is so much more than just clothes.

Together, Liz and Tina explore how personal style evolves as we grow and move through different seasons of life, why fast fashion can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, and how our wardrobes often hold emotional ties to former versions of who we were.

Tina shares her journey from a background in environmental science and law into sustainable fashion and styling, and why mindful clothing choices are not about rules or trends, but about alignment, confidence, and values. The conversation also dives into the psychology of clothing, including how what we wear can instantly shift our mood, sense of power, and how we show up in the world.

Liz reflects on her own recent identity shift, sharing how her rainbow-obsessed son has inspired her to embrace bolder colour and self-expression, and how reconnecting with authenticity has sparked a new evolution in her style.

They also unpack why letting go of old clothes can feel so hard, how wardrobes can represent past identities, and what it really means to feel safe enough to be seen in what makes you feel good.

This episode is an invitation to dress for who you are now, not who you used to be, and to see style as a form of self-trust, self-expression, and care.

You can find Tina on Instagram at @tinaabeysekara and @styleonpurpose, and explore her work at tinaabeysekara.com.
Connect with Liz on Instagram at @themindsetco__.