Gentle Healing Dreams-Portland

Vanessa is now a certified facilitator of Chances to Change, an interactive experience that invites four participants to explore meaningful questions, uncover insights, and share perspectives in a supportive setting. It’s part game, part guided reflection, and always full of surprising moments.

All Dream Conduit sessions become part of our collection of podcasts and videos. While we record, we do not put your face on the internet unless you want it.

‘If you love something, wear it all the time... Find things that suit you. That's how you look extraordinary.’ - Vivienne Westwood

Do you sometimes desire to wear something bold, vibrant, loud, or simply just out of the ordinary?

And yet you hesitate. Why?

Is it the judgement of others?
Do you think the things you like look good on other people but not on me?
Are you uncertain how to find 'what looks good' on you?

And so you resign yourself to the same-old-same-old cycle of safety and nondescription.

Legitimately, why stress over pieces of textile we use to cover ourselves with? It's not that serious.

‘What is the difference between fashion and style? Fashion says, “Me, too,” and style, “Only me.” ’ - Geraldine Stutz

Style is like cooking, is like sports, is like music; you can enjoy cooking but you don't need to strive to be a chef (and some people hate to cook),

you can watch and play sports and have no desire to be an Olympian athlete (and some people have absolutely zero interest in sports)

you can have a favourite band without enjoying concerts, you can even play an instrument without seeking to becoming a professional musician.

'Style' can be as simple as having a colour you wear frequently or as fully realized as head-to-toe outfits with coordinating accessories, matching makeup, an intentional silhouette, and matching underwear.
And everything in-between.

As often or seldom as you desire.

Whether it's for specific occasions, everyday comings-and-goings, or even while you're having a leisurely day inside, because sometimes it's fun to look cute as a button just for yourself.

‘Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There’s no how-to road map to style. It’s about self-expression and, above all, attitude.’ - Iris Apfel

Join us for an edifying discussion about not just how to go about exploring and finding your own sense of stye but HOW to navigate those anxieties and fears that may be holding you back from engaging with your desire to stylize.

Do you speak the way you like to speak?
Do you eat the foods you like to eat?
Do you watch the TV shows you like to watch?

Why shouldn't you be wearing what you want to wear, too?

All Dream Conduit sessions become part of our collection of podcasts and videos. While we record, we do not put your face on the internet unless you've approved.