The Financial Confessions · The Financial Diet

De-Influencing, Consumerism, And How To Shop In A Broken System

November 20, 2023·1 hr 11 min·5 clips
Heather Hurst shares her style mantra: 'Just because I admire something doesn't mean I need to own it.'
Host Chelsea Fagan interviews Heather Hurst (Pig Mommy) about de-influencing, consumerism, and personal style in a broken system. They explore Heather's journey from corporate work to vintage reselling and styling, critiquing fast fashion, social media influence, and the pressures of constant growth. The conversation delves into topics like sustainability, body image, ageism, and finding authenticity beyond trends.

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A smart, warm conversation about style, secondhand shopping, and the tension between promotion and honesty.

The episode moves through style, consumerism, and the question of what is actually worth buying, with Chelsea Fagan and Heather Hurst, aka Pig Mommy, keeping the discussion anchored in taste, thrift, and the pressure to make new things seem essential.

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You want style talk that actually says when to stop buying.

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