Ep. 18: Revealing yourself through style, story, and self-trust with Alicia Johnson

In this inspiring conversation, we talk with Alicia Johnson—global marketing strategist, Ford model, and author of Buried Treasure: A Field Guide to the Life-Changing Magic of Revealing Yourself. Alicia shares how she re-entered the modeling world in her 60s through a twist of serendipity, the challenges and biases that still exist for older plus-size women in fashion, and how personal style can be a radical act of self-acceptance.

We explore the deeper meaning of authenticity, why self-trust is the foundation of showing up fully, and how movement—not dieting—can be a key to reclaiming joy. Alicia also offers practical tools for reconnecting with your body, noticing where emotions live physically, and using clothing to express your most powerful self.

We dive into:

The magical story of Alicia’s unexpected contract with Ford Models
The ongoing cultural double standard for older women’s bodies
How hope differs from optimism (and why it matters)
Practical style advice from tailoring to designer investment pieces
Why authenticity is an active, ongoing practice—not a buzzword

If you’ve ever wondered how personal style intersects with healing, agency, and joy, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to reveal yourself—inside and out.

About Our Guest

ALICIA ELLE JOHNSON
Model and author

Find Alicia online: aliciaellejohnson.com
Instagram: @alicia_elle_johnson
Substack: @aliciaellejohnson

This isn’t a podcast about fashion.

It’s a podcast about meaning. About how we show up in the world.

And how we take up space—on purpose.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss next week’s episode—because we’re just getting started unpacking what style can really do.