The View In Your Mirror

Hosted by Lisa Rubin & Katie Harms

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Meet Lisa Rubin and Katie Harms. They share a love of closets and the stuff in them. Lisa is a professional Wardrobe Consultant who has worked with hundreds of C-Suite clients to help them build their personal brand. Katie is a Living Spaces Specialist who helps her clients find zen where they live. They join together to share stories and strategies for how you approach your day, your career & your life. Along the way we share conversations with fabulous people who give us their own thought provoking insights

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October 6, 2026Episode 51 hr 0 min

S11 E5: Mich Berthiaume: How Mentorship Turns Memories into a Living Legacy (and the magic behind Dayton's)

What can a mentor’s influence set in motion? Mich Berthiaume, of Mich Markets, joins for a conversation about the mentors, memories, and ideas that shape a career. Recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine as one of its 100 People to Know, Mich is a leading expert in Minnesota-born brands. Minnesotans..remember Dayton's? Mich shares how lessons from her Dayton’s-era mentors inform her work. She reflects on the mentors who shaped her career, the importance of helping small businesses grow in confidence, and her hopes for a more vibrant downtown Minneapolis. She shares her work to create the Dayton’s holiday market, bring back the iconic Santa Bear, and the building of opportunities for local entrepreneurs at major events and destinations. This is a conversation about mentorship and opening doors for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Minnesota Sports and Events _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) and Sweet Ivy Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

September 14, 2026Episode 2141 min

S11 E4: Every Piece Has a Job: A Professional Wardrobe Masterclass with Lisa Rubin

In this episode of View in Your Mirror, Katie turns the spotlight on co-host and wardrobe consultant, Lisa Rubin. Lisa shares ten core principles behind a powerful executive presence and a truly “working” wardrobe. Speaking directly to professional women navigating boardrooms, client meetings, and a post-remote return to office, Lisa explains how what you wear communicates before you speak, shapes your confidence, and can either support or sabotage your goals. She breaks down how to build a lean, high-quality wardrobe where every piece has a job, how to respect the occasion without losing your personal style, and why details like fit, alterations, undergarments, and accessories matter. If you’re ready to elevate your presence, reduce decision fatigue, and align your visual brand with your professional ambitions, this conversation with Lisa is a masterclass in dressing with intention. _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ), Sweet Ivy , and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

August 20, 2026Episode 31 hr 14 min

S11 E3: Owning the Room: Presence, Parenting, and Punchlines with Miss Shannan Paul

Minneapolis-based comedian, keynote speaker, event MC, and benefit auctioneer Miss Shannan Paul joins for a powerful, joy-filled conversation about standing in your own spotlight—on stage, at work, and at home. She moved from “the smart, funny kid” to a multi-dimensional event leader, sharing what it really takes to walk into a room full of strangers and make them feel like they’ve known each other for years. She talks candidly about navigating male-dominated spaces, rejecting the “there can only be one” mindset, and choosing collaboration and abundance over competition. We also go deep into parenting her exceptional 18-year-old son, who is on the Autism Spectrum, and how comedy, curiosity, and flexibility shape the way she parents and cares for herself. Shannan introduces her streaming series “Comedy Through Chaos,” where stand-up meets real-life storytelling on grief, burnout, identity, and “financial face plants,” reminding all of us that humor can be a bridge through the hardest chapters of life. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Pacer Center _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ), Sweet Ivy , and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

July 31, 2026Episode 201 hr 29 min

S11 E2: You Asked, She Answered, Listener Questions for Dr. Mindy Goldman (Part 2)

We promised a Part 2: we bring listeners’ biggest midlife concerns straight to Dr. Mindy Goldman—Chief Clinical Officer at MIDI Health and one of the country’s leading menopause experts. Together, we tackle real-world questions about starting or restarting HRT past the “10‑year window,” staying on hormones into your 60s, and what estrogen actually does vs. what progesterone is for. Dr. Goldman also clarifies the confusion around bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones, and shares the exact questions she wants women to ask their own clinicians so they can move beyond fear and finally have informed, confident conversations about HRT. We also discuss where research is happening, where its going, weight management, testosterone, and cardiovascular disease risk management in the setting of menopause. Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ), Sweet Ivy , and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

June 30, 2026Episode 11 hr 20 min

S11 E1: Menopause Isn’t Optional: Dr. Mindy Goldman Answers Questions on Perimenopause, Menopause & Your Options

We sit down with Dr. Mindy Goldman, one of the country’s leading experts in menopause and cancer survivorship. She is now the Chief Clinical Officer at MIDI Health, the rapidly growing telehealth company transforming midlife care for women. If you’ve ever been told “you’re too young,” “it’s just stress,” or “we don’t do hormones after 60,” this episode will give you language, science, and permission to advocate for yourself. In this episode, we cover: The real story behind the Women’s Health Initiative Modern hormone therapy, decoded Who is actually a candidate for HRT today Testosterone and GLP‑1s for women Who, What, Where is Midi Health And more! Listen until the end... Dr. Mindy Goldman even shares what SHE is using. The options are broader than you’ve been told and your view in the mirror is absolutely worth fighting for. Our Non Profit Spotlight is U’ilani Fund To our listeners, stay tuned for Part 2 _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ), Sweet Ivy , and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you!

May 28, 2026Episode 1259 min

S10 E12: Cooking Up a Second Act: Stephanie Hansen’s Recipe for Reinvention of Stephanie's Dish

We sit down with Stephanie Hansen – cookbook author, TV host of Taste Buds with Stephanie, and author of the novel The Moon Tavern – to explore what it means to age well, work with purpose, and own your value in midlife and beyond. In this candid conversation, we cover: Perimenopause, menopause, and why they’re determined the next generation of women will have better information Stephanie’s winding path through radio, entrepreneurship, cookbooks, and fiction How travel and food in Croatia shaped The Moon Tavern Stephanie's core mantra: no one really knows what they’re doing – they’re just doing it Navigating the emotions of turning 65 You’ll walk away inspired to start where you are, say your dreams out loud, and curate a third chapter that feels full of flavor, purpose, and possibility. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Every Meal _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein

April 23, 2026Episode 1151 min

S10 E11: Peg Guilfoyle, How Noticing Joy (and Listening Deeply) Changes the Way You Show Up

Katie and Lisa begin with a candid chat about writing, confidence, and how they’re using both life experience and AI to organize their creative ideas. They’re then joined by author and cultural historian Peg Guilfoyle, who shares how a lifetime of reading, theater work, and close observation led to her book An Eye for Joy —and why, especially in a heavy world, training yourself to notice small moments of goodness can shift your mood, deepen your connections, and change how you move through your days. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Neighborhood House _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem Social Media by Shelby Epstein

April 10, 2026Episode 1056 min

S10 E10: Designing a Magical Life with Tyanne (Ty) Hitchcock

What happens when an East Side St. Paul, Minnesota girl turns a love of nature, kids, and creativity into multiple careers—from fairy bedrooms to restaurants, hospitals, and luxury moss walls? In this episode, Ty (Tyanne) Hitchcock shares how she went from Refunk Your Junk to Morgan Evan Thorne, winning ASID showcase awards and landing Minneapolis–St. Paul Magazine features, then reinventing herself again with Ty Hitchcock Creates , designing large-scale moss walls for restaurants, hospitals, and luxury homes. She opens up about navigating the 2008 crash, her husband’s NFL career, becoming a grandmother, parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes, and still saying yes to a new passion project (now available). Hear how she built a life and career on self-led creativity, deep observation, and genuine connection, proving you don’t need a formal roadmap to design a magical, meaningful path. Our Non Profit Spotlight is NFL Alumni Caring for Kids _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) and Beem St. Louis Park. Click here: Complimentary Session at beem

March 25, 2026Episode 91 hr 9 min

S10 E9: How Restaurants Hold Us Together with Stephanie March, longtime voice in the Twin Cities food community and editor at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Longtime Twin Cities food voice, Stephanie March, former food editor at Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and founder of the nonprofit Salt Cure Fund, returns to the View in Your Mirror to explore the real meaning of hospitality and the vital role restaurants play in our lives. Stephanie shares how restaurants build community, provide comfort, and act as third places where families gather, business deals happen, and milestones are celebrated—while also being one of the country’s largest employers. The conversation weaves in the deep emotional ties people have to restaurants, the challenges the industry has faced since COVID, and why supporting local, independent hospitality businesses matters now more than ever. In honor of Women's History Month, we also celebrate the many women whose stories have shaped our podcast. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Salt Cure Fund _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Beem St. Louis Park and Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) Social Media by Shelby Epstein

March 4, 2026Episode 756 min

S10 E8: Andi Rosenstein:Turning Threads into Stories - The Woman Behind Fitigues and The Duce

Visionary entrepreneur and designer Andrea (“Andi”) Rosenstein joins us, she is co-creator of the iconic clothing brand Fitigues and co-founder of The Duce, a one‑of‑a‑kind event space in downtown Phoenix. Andi shares how a chance meeting with her husband, Steve, in Chicago’s apparel center led to a decades‑long partnership in life and business—from building Fitigues into a national brand that helped pioneer elevated, gym‑inspired casual wear, to selling the company and later buying it back nearly 20 years later. She explains the instinct, intuition, and love of “things that have been loved over time” that guide her creative decisions. You’ll hear candid stories about risk‑taking, timing, and following a vision before the market catches up; what it’s like to build brands alongside your spouse and sons; and how threads of family, style, and place have woven through every chapter of Andi’s life. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue of Arizona _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com , www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net , www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Beem St. Louis Park and Jester Concepts (owner of Rustica Bakery ) Social Media by Shelby Epstein