In this episode of who we are through becoming and unbecoming, one of Texas' finest designers joins me in a conversation centered on turning our stories as women into conversation pieces that create a ripple effect of impact everywhere they're worn.

Cynthia is the founder and designer of Glammed Jefa, a bespoke hat design brand created for women who have walked through fire and still chose to rise. Her work is not trend-driven it is story-driven. Every piece she designs begins with a woman’s transformation story, and then translates that journey into a wearable reminder of her strength, resilience, and the season of life she is stepping into. Before becoming a designer, Cynthia was an educator and Spanish linguist, and her life has always been centered around voice, identity, and helping others see their potential. After losing both of her parents, she turned my grief into creation, and what began as healing became purpose. She discovered that when a woman sees herself in the mirror wearing something that reflects who she has become, it changes how she stands, how she walks, and how she sees herself.Glammed Jefa exists for the woman who leads with presence. Her mission is simple: to create pieces that remind women they are not invisible they are powerful, they are seen, and they have arrived.

If you'd like to collaborate with Cynthia for your very own Glammed Jefa hat, you can find her on Facebook and Instagram @GlammedJefa or email her at glammedjefa@gmail.com

⏰ Episode Time Stamps ⏰

0:00 The WHY behind the GLAM

11:11 Supporting other women in their healing

15:00 Not just a hat, a journey of rebuilding

21:52 The next stage for Glammed Jefa

29:29 Feeling like an orphan after the passing of parents and being adopted into a supportive village

32:15 Protecting peace and settings boundaries

36:43 Women being able to recognize themselves again

39:30 A once in a lifetime Glammed Jefa special delivery

44:37 Healing for the generations after us

47:53 Storytelling through one of a kind hat designs

51:56 Language as a bridge to becoming creative

55:00 Inspired by women from all walks of life

58:22 Making her inner child proud

59:25 Glammed Jefa's current blank canvas

1:02:49 Where the name Glammed Jefa came from

Note: The book in the episode by Dr. Gabor Mate that I could not remember the name of is "When The Body Says No," and I highly recommend it.

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