The Amy Plus Podcast
Amy is a luxury lifestyle curator, fashion expert, and the creative force behind unforgettable upscale brand events—including fashion, art, and statement-making accessories—all hosted in her stunning waterfront homes in Laguna Beach and Texas. Known for her impeccable taste and effortless way of connecting with people, she brings her audience into a world where elevated living, travel, faith, refined interiors, and meaningful, authentic conversations collide.
The Amy Plus Podcast goes beyond the aesthetic—it's where Amy shares the stories behind the style, the brands she loves, and the people who inspire her. Expect candid talks, authentic interviews, and real stories of personal journeys that show what it truly takes to get where you want to go—raw, inspiring, and always uplifting. All with the signature “plus” touch from the AmyPlusJoe brand—named after her amazing husband and love of her life, Joe—always personal, always elevated.
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The Amy Plus Podcast
Samantha Stewart From Pharmacy to Fashion & Dressing for the Life You Want
Today’s episode is a heart-filled look at style, healing, and self-worth. Amy sits down with Samantha, aka Sam from @StyleofSam, who shares how growing up in a humble immigrant household shaped her creativity, how she transitioned from being a pharmacist to a stylist, and why helping women feel powerful in their clothes has become her mission.
In this episode:
• Growing up with resourcefulness and hand-me-downs
• How Sam’s fertility journey led her to start blogging
• Why personal style is more than trends, it’s transformation
• Her approach to helping women build confidence through clothes
• Closet edits, conscious shopping, and her “rule of three”
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:01:12 – Meet Sam: pharmacist, stylist, mom, and confidence curator
00:03:58 – Style beginnings: garage sales, library mags, and trading clothes
00:08:20 – How infertility and IVF sparked a shift to fashion
00:13:45 – Closet edits, client experiences, and overcoming shame
00:17:30 – How clothes can change your mindset and energy
00:21:14 – Style tips: rule of 3, shopping your closet, power outfits
00:27:50 – Body changes, aging, and rewriting the self-talk
00:32:30 – Letting go of clothes, hoarder habits, and generational mindsets
00:38:05 – From Gucci to Goodwill: mixing fashion without guilt
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