The Leap

I was initially kind of hesitant to even reach out to Rita and start working with her in the first place, because I had found her through YouTube videos and I was afraid that the situation would be awkward or weird. Luckily, Rita is exactly the same person in videos as she is in person: incredibly smart and observant, so sweet and kind, and she was able to give helpful advice for the place I’m at in my life—specific to my needs and preferences.

I had a GG call with her in the summer and when the fall leap course was announced I wasn’t really sure I wanted to join. I was scared to be vulnerable with strangers on the internet and feel like I was failing publicly. In a video Rita was talking about the leap and she said something like, “it’s not that you can’t do the work that we do in the leap by yourself, it’s that this is an expedited process and instead of growing your style slowly over a couple of years you can use the tools and focus to grow your style in a couple of months.” hearing that I knew that it was the right choice for me.

I needed a push to get out of the rut I was in. And in the end, to no one’s surprise, the thing I feared the most—sharing my style journey with other people in the course turned out to be the best part about it. I know I’m going to be friends with people after the course is over and that I’m excited to see how people keep growing post-leap.

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 2

I just finished the Leap Course, and I highly recommend it. I came into the course hoping to personalize my wardrobe and get ready for a few upcoming events. Years ago, I had a closet full of pieces I loved. I enjoyed wearing vintage and edgy styles. Time passed, my body changed, and I found myself needing to rebuild my closet.

I poked around in a few style systems, learning cuts of clothing and colors that suit me best. Those were helpful in picking out clothes, but there was still something missing. I could pick out outfits that were technically suitable, but I would still sometimes feel uncomfortable in my clothes.

The Leap Course reconnected me with inspiration, an embodied experience of
dressing, and a desire for creative expression through style. I came to understand how much I value contrast and patterns, shoes with ankle straps, variety, and comfortable pants. I was able to identify frustrating gaps in my wardrobe, and with guidance go find pieces that are both practical and coherent with my other clothes and overall vibe. One of the coolest things is that in the future when I’m struggling in my closet, I’ll have practical steps to move forward and find garments I love that function well for me.

I liked the class structure. The exercises were clear and helpful, and the community has been super supportive. There is so much kindness and possibility here. I appreciated the smaller, private group for testing out new clothes and processing personal style choices. It was lovely seeing the different goals we each had, and the many ways success showed up for us during the course.

All in all, I’d say it was a 10/10!

When I first signed up for the Leap I felt like I was stuck in a style rut. I really struggled to put together outfits I liked, and often felt like I had nothing to wear even though I had a lot of clothes! After taking the Leap I don’t feel stuck anymore, and have come to love my wardrobe and the outfits I put together.

One of my favorite things about the way the course is designed is how it challenged me to think about what I want out of style, and helped me create a plan with actionable steps on how to achieve my goals. I think taking the Leap seemed intimidating at first but the exercises and weekly modules broke it down into bite-sized chunks. Having that time and a structured schedule really helped and made me feel like I could actually achieve my original goal of being able to put together outfits I liked.

But The Leap is also much deeper than just creating pretty outfits. In the course, you uncover your dreams and aspirations. I feel like I learned so much about myself, which was crazy to me because I already had a good sense of who I am. But there were a ton of things regarding the way I dressed that I never questioned or thought much about before. And taking the time to think more deeply about my own style gave me a lot of insight into my goals and the type of person I want to become.

Now I feel like getting dressed up lights me up and the outfits I create make me really happy. I am so glad I took this course, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to take their own style to the next level.

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 2

I’ve done a lot of research on style and style systems and I’ve also done a similar costing style course before by a professional stylist. But I didn’t feel I ever made a breakthrough or received the info and help I needed to feel good about the direction my style was taking. Feeling the need to close this gap and feel truly confident with my style direction, I took this course.

And it truly exceeded my expectations!

I wanted to grow through the course and also to learn the info I need to keep growing beyond the course. I wanted to build style habits and to make real progress in my wardrobe and styling processes. Rita and Nicky truly helped me to do all of this and more! They really are holding your hand and walking you through every step you need to make progress in your style. I feel that I now have access to the style habits processes that will help me!!

The community has been amazing beyond words. Everyone made it so fun. And since the course is 3 months long, I was able to get soo much out of it. I don’t think you will find anything like this anywhere else. Quality and quantity will exceed expectations!The Leap ⬩ Cohort 2

Rita and Nicky did a magnificent job designing this course. Everyone starts on a level playing field no matter where you are with your style. Each week’s exercises and prompts are meant to build momentum as you do them, and before you know it, you have a very clear picture of your style dreams/vision with actionable steps to get there.

The community aspect was the best part for me. My cohort is AMAZING! We’re all so different but bonded over our shared goals. Sharing our outfits, doing the exercises together, and supporting each other through our triumphs and struggles in a safe space, made the experience so much more rewarding and fun. That’s coming from a person who normally hates group work lol.

I learned so much about myself…my hopes and dreams, my struggles, and most importantly, my strengths and courage. I had my fair share of challenges throughout the course but none that I didn’t overcome. I’m walking away a much better version of myself. I’m so much more confident. My style feels personal and authentic. I have new style friends. Everything I hoped to get out of this course happened because I said yes.

To anyone reading this that’s on the fence, I can confidently say this will be a life-changing experience, a complete game changer! Rita and Nicky are geniuses and will provide all the resources and tools you need to succeed. You get what you put in.

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 2

The STBR Taking the Leap course has helped me exactly the way I hoped it would: through practical and easy to implement exercises that noticeably improve my style experience in a relatively short amount of time.

The course is well structured and the exercises, although challenging at times, are designed to make you think in fresh new ways about crafting your personal image. For me the Style Dreams exercise especially was a true game changer, it helped me uncover subconscious desires that not only immensely uplifted my mood, but also instantly upgraded my style expression as well after implementing.

As with anything else, the more time you dedicate to working on the course material the more you’ll get out of it, and personally I’m so happy that I allocated several hours each week to work on the exercises. The efforts are paying off manifold already, and I’m getting stopped by strangers more frequently as well to snap a photo or compliment my outfit.

If you are serious about taking your style to the next level and are willing to do the work it takes then this course is an excellent guide for that process.

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 1

Loved the course. Like everything Rita and Nicky do, it’s well thought through, properly structured, with a lot of information and exercises that will yield results if you put in the work (it does require work, and that’s a great thing). The format is really open-ended and helps self-discovery, which I appreciated.

Basically, you get to ask yourself very insightful questions, and work through the answers with a group of people who are doing the same thing. I got to find my own end result, and I also got the tools to adjust that, if there’s ever a need. The community was wonderful (and helped me see things from a variety of perspectives) and Rita and Nicky were supportive when I got stuck.

This framework really freed me from the confines of other systems, and allowed me to look the way I REALLY want to look. If you’re after your own thing and focused on having something that works for you, rather than fitting into boxes… This is for you!

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 1

I went into The Leap thinking I’d find a better style…but I actually uncovered a deeper part of myself that had been hiding away for years. Rita and Nicky are certified geniuses, and the course helped me think about my clothes and style and self in a completely new way.

As someone who had already been down the Kibbe/color season rabbit hole before joining I still got so much out of the group support and feedback. Thank you guys so much!”

The Leap ⬩ Cohort 1