Jessica Wernli’s guest blog explores the powerful intersection of personal style and leadership for Black and Brown women. As a Vision Coach and facilitator, she has long championed self-empowerment but often overlooked fashion as a form of self-expression—until a transformative styling session with Kim Franks at Liberated Roots Co. Kim’s expertise helped Jessica reimagine her wardrobe, teaching her that audacity isn’t just a mindset but something we embody through style. She reflects on how embracing bold fashion is an act of self-care and liberation, particularly for women in leadership who often prioritize others over themselves. Jessica’s experience underscores that true freedom starts from within—and sometimes, it begins with what we wear.
Roots Oasis is where I express my own special talent, vintage apparel sourcing with a specialty in 70s-90s bold prints. And I'm not just a curator, I'm a stylist as well. Helping rescuing special pieces from the landfills and connecting them with new human homes fills my cup. My motto is Be-You-to-the-Fullest and I'm all about helping you step into your true self with old and bold pieces styled into a modern redux. I know that I've done my job well when I see you look into the mirror and beam after trying on a new piece from our collection. At the moment, we are still working on getting all of the vintage inventory online; so, you should come to...
Clothing For All.
People of color are the number one victims of environmental pollution and unfair/unsafe work conditions caused by fast fashion.
Clothing swaps (clothing exchanges) are a fun way help to interrupt that cycle. Liberated Roots is continuing to do our part to support our community, and our environment.
Keep an eye out for our next clothing swap and our other community-related events!
See you soon.
