Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
Trust Your Innersense ™ with Joanne Starkman invites you to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself. Rooted in self-love and everyday rituals, this podcast explores what it means to live with intention—starting with the relationship we have with our bodies, our breath, even our hair. Joanne, a holistic beauty founder and gentle guide, shares real conversations and mindful practices to nourish your inner and outer world.
Each episode feels like a cozy cup of tea with a wise friend—full of heart, honesty, and tools you can actually use. From soulful storytelling to simple shifts in daily habits, you'll find inspiration to soften, listen inward, and move through the world a little more rooted and real. Trust Your Innersense is a quiet nudge toward the truest version of you.
Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
51 - Personal Color Analysis: How to Find Your Best Colors & Color Harmony
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Finding Color Harmony
Joanne sits down with Megan Bentley, known professionally as The Color Countess, a leading authority in modern color analysis and undertone education. After living 35 years believing she was a warm spring, Megan discovered she was actually a cool summer—a revelation that changed everything and launched her career. In this illuminating conversation, she breaks down the 16-season color system and explains why undertone, value, and intensity are the true foundation of harmony in hair, makeup, and wardrobe—and why so many women have been trying to fix what was never broken.
Hair First Then Everything Else
Megan shares why hair is the most powerful cosmetic we have and why choosing color based on trends or Pinterest boards often creates subtle disharmony. She and Joanne explore how the wrong undertone can leave someone looking tired or washed out—even when the technique is flawless. From metals and makeup to the psychology of wearing black, Megan reveals how professional stylists can shift from guessing to consulting, helping clients feel healthier, more aligned, and more confident.
Harmony Over Trends
At its heart, this episode is about authenticity. Megan speaks to the resistance people feel when stepping outside their comfort colors and offers a compassionate approach to embracing what truly supports them. With insights on sustainable wardrobes, camera presence, and why harmony naturally builds confidence, this conversation invites you to stop chasing trends and start honoring what already works.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Color Analysis and Megan Bentley
03:00 Megan's Personal Journey with Color
05:57 Understanding the 16 Season Color System
08:54 The Shift from Guessing to Consulting in Beauty
12:00 The Importance of Undertone, Value, and Intensity
15:01 Common Mistakes in Color Choices
18:04 Misconceptions About Undertones
21:06 The Impact of Color on Performance
23:49 Memorable Client Transformations
27:10 Future of Color Education and Personal Style
29:52 Final Thoughts and Resources
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