In the Dressing Room

Megan invites EVEREVE's Ray of Light, Ally Love, into the Dressing Room to talk about their shared passion: equipping women to be their most authentic selves! The Peloton instructor, model, dancer, Brooklyn Nets host and Founder & CEO of Love Squad talks about the power of honest conversation, and uniting a diverse group of people to educate, motivate and inspire each other. Ally encourages women to be the boss of their own lives, setting the standard and establishing the tone—while managing your energy and recognizing where you need to scale back. Ally is also the boss of all things style, and EVEREVE has partnered with Love Squad to create a line made with Love.

Mallory Weggemann is a world record-setting 2-time Paralympic swimmer, a 15-time World Champion, a Gold and Silver Paralympic Medalist, a passionate inclusion advocate, author of the book "Limitless," and like many women, has always loved fashion. Mallory talks with Megan about growing through adversity, being seen and celebrated in fashion, healing through journaling, the freedom of water, and always finding a path forward in life.

Founder of 4TheLove, Dave Wanpue, is passionate about building community and advocating for social change. Megan and Dave chat building fashion brands with a strong sense of purpose,  entrepreneurship, and EVEREVE x 4 THE LOVE—a limited collaboration with the local luxury streetwear, apparel and accessories brand.

Amanda Kloots is our "Ray of Light" featured in EVEREVE's catalog this month. The Broadway actor, fitness trainer, author and talk show host recently went through the tragic loss of her husband, Nick, to COVID-19. In this episode, Amanda shares the healing power of movement, music, and dance as she moves forward in life with their sweet little boy, Elvis (whose favorite music is Daddy's).

Board-certified internist and cardiologist Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler focuses on the prevention of heart disease and behavioral change that support overall wellbeing. During American Heart Month, Courtney and Megan share an exciting and important conversation about women's heart health.

Just 27 days after the joy of celebrating 15 years of marriage to the love of his life, Wynter, author and pastor Jonathan Pitts' joy jolted into heartbreak when she unexpectedly passed away. Along with her husband, Wynter left behind four grieving daughters and a legacy Jonathan committed to carrying on. Before her passing, the couple founded a nonprofit called, "For Girls Like You," which began with a desire for resources for their daughters. Megan talks with Jonathan about grief, community, and his journey of life that has come after loss.

Megan talks with Heather Headley, the Tony and Grammy award winning Broadway singer who's voice gave Megan the courage to start her dream company, Evereve. Without knowing her influence, Heather was an Evereve customer and it has all come full circle as she is now featured in our February catalog! Heather talks about how she incorporates her family into her work and how that support has allowed her live out her passions. 

Megan talks with fellow women entrepreneurs, Pattie and Kristin, about how their friendship launched them into the business of their dreams: Think Royln. The best friends took their more than 20 years of experience in fashion in New York and came up with fashion-forward tote bags that fit the lifestyle of our Evereve customers perfectly...which is why we welcomed this fabulous brand into our stores!

Megan has a long-distance chat with Lara Mead, the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of the London-based active and lifestyle brand, Varley. A new hit for Evereve, Varley is loved by stylists and customers for it's comfort and quality, which is EXACTLY what many women want and need right now. Join Megan and Lara in this peek behind the brand we are LOVING!

How are you all doing out there?  Everybody hanging on OK? It's been a disorienting several months for all of us. Megan shares how Evereve is weathering the storm of COVID, how the company is growing and learning in a changing world, and answers questions from her audience. And of course, Megan shares her favorites of fall fashion In The Dressing Room.

We brought IN THE DRESSING ROOM to LA to sit down with Emma Grede, Founder and CEO of Good American—one of EVEREVE’s bestselling denim brands. Emma founded Good American in 2016 along with Khloe Kardashian, with the dream of creating a fashion line designed to fit and flatter curvier shaped women.  Emma is a leader who isn’t afraid to work hard and dream big. She’s a fierce business woman and thoughtful leader—and today she's sharing her secrets to success, as well as an inside look at the making of a revolutionary denim brand. Emma has showed me that warm and cool CAN go together, and I know you’re going to enjoy learning from her as much as I do.

Today’s guest is a fan favorite: EVEREVE’s Director of Styling Ashley Linsmeier (aka “Ash”)—the beloved host of our weekly “How It's Done” Instastories. Putting outfits together is Ashley’s art, and she is responsible for styling everything from catalog outfits to the looks in weekly email blasts. Join us as Ash dives into working her way up from part time stylist to Director of Styling (hint: she had an open heart and always welcomed feedback), and shares the top 4 trends we all need for spring!

Today we’re joined by my friends (and dermatology gurus) The Skin Sisters. Brooke Moss, PA-C, MPH and Lauren Sundick, PA-C are IN THE DRESSING ROOM sharing tips and tricks on how to love the skin you're in. As dermatology physicians assistants, they have over a decade of expertise in all aspects of dermatology—from skin cancer to surgery to cosmetic procedures—so get ready to soak in all their skincare wisdom. Plus: it’s always fun to get the inside scoop on amazing products that will help us love the skin we are in even more. 

Today we're turning up the heat IN THE DRESSING ROOM with our spiciest guest to date: psychologist and Brazilian native, Cris Linnares. A Ted Talk speaker, proud messy mom of 5, founder of the global community FLAW Club and creator of the acclaimed movement therapy DIVA DANCE, Cris is passionate about women’s psychology, faith, and wellness. Join us as we talk about following your dreams (literally) and the power of connection—you won't want to miss a second of it.

Today I’m IN THE DRESSING ROOM with the woman who designed said dressing room: Betsy Vohs. Betsy is the founder and CEO of Studio BV (Minneapolis-based architecture and interior design firm)—and the creative brain behind EVEREVE HQ's design. In 2016 she worked her magic to create a space that's as warm as our people and as modern as our fashion. Join us as we talk all things design—whether that's designing a space or an experience. PLUS: you won't want to miss Betsy's take on when to start your own company—and the key to staying inspired.

It's no secret that we love Kut from the Kloth (our best-selling denim brand)—but you probably don't know that we love the people behind the company just as much. Today we have Jonathan Greenberg—President of Kut from the Kloth—and Kut's Design Director Evelyn Ober IN THE DRESSING ROOM giving us the inside scoop of what it's like to be pioneers in the premium denim industry. We also pull in our denim and jacket buyer Melissa Klema as we talk all things denim, trying new things and and finding courage along the way. PLUS: we give you a sneak peek at what’s coming to EVEREVE this spring! 

What's more fun than a little girl talk amongst friends? Beth Chappo—from the successful lifestyle blog @seersuckerandsaddles—is IN THE DRESSING ROOM today talking all things fashion, purpose, healing from loss and rebuilding after it all. Plus, we dive into what being a “fashion influencer” really means (hint: we're calling it "lifestyle curator" now). We laugh, we cry—and you won't want to miss any of it. 

If you are interested in living life of purpose, passion and impact, you’re going to want to listen to the conversation I had with my friend Liz Bohannon IN THE DRESSING ROOM. Liz is the founder of the socially conscious fashion brand, Sseko Designs, and the author of the book Beginner's Pluck. In this episode, Liz shares some of the mindsets she believes hold us back from living a life of purpose, passion and impact. Find out why Liz has banned the word “luck” in her company, and why she believes we should “own our average” instead trying so hard to be extraordinary. Liz encourages us to “dream small” and take little steps. Liz is a wise, fun and passionate woman and leader I believe in. 

What does it mean for a store to deliver HEART? Today, I sit down with EVEREVE Chief of Stores Melanie Koup, who shares her thoughts on what makes the EVEREVE in-store experience unlike any other. In this episode, Mel explains how EVEREVE’s fashion drew her to our brand as a customer—and how the warmth, fun, and authenticity of our store teams made her want to be part of our company. Mel explains why connection is a key ingredient to the EVEREVE customer experience, and shares her thoughts on what makes EVEREVE’s culture so unique: “vulnerability is not only celebrated, but expected.”

Put on you party pants, because today we're celebrating EVEREVE’s 15th birthday! To mark this momentous occasion, I've invited EVEREVE founding leaders Kimberly (VP of Stores) & Kristina (VP of Merchandising) to join me IN THE DRESSING ROOM. Together, we talk about what makes the EVEREVE brand special, reflect on 15 years of growth and dish on how we think women and fashion have changed throughout the years. Join us as we laugh, cry and raise a glass to the next 15 years!

I feel like the luckiest mom in the world to be IN THE DRESSING ROOM with my daughter, Allison. Allison has been an important part of the EVEREVE story from the very beginning. She was the two month old baby who cried in the dressing room on that horrible shopping day—which inspired the EVEREVE brand 22 years ago. Now she's all grown up, leaving the nest and ready to live life on her own.  In this sweet episode, we talk about what it was like for her to watch me evolve from being a stay-at-home mom to an entrepreneur right before her very eyes, what I did right, and what I need to work on. My favorite part of this episode is talking about what fires her up and stirs her soul: creating budgets (she’s just like her dad) and serving others in need. We had so much fun answering our audience's questions about our relationship. Even though I’m her mama, Allison teaches me so much, and know you’re going to love learning from her too! 

My friend Shauna Niequist is IN THE DRESSING ROOM with me today! Shauna is the author of five books—including one of my all-time favorites, NYT best seller Present Over Perfect.  In this episode, we share the story of how we became friends (it was kind of awkward at first). We also talk about Shauna’s recent move to New York City, and what it’s like to become a beginner again. Shauna’s relationship with fashion has evolved over the years so it was fun to catch up with her on what she is learning about herself in terms of fashion. Shauna is one of the wisest and most authentic women I know and I am so excited to share our conversation with you!

I’m so excited that my friend, mentor and EVEREVE board member Gordon Segal is in the dressing room.  Gordon is the co-founder and former CEO of one of my all-time favorite brands—Crate & Barrel. In this episode, you will hear Gordon’s story about building Crate & Barrel, and find out why he decided to invest in EVEREVE.  Gordon and I talk business, leadership, retail and design. We also talk about how passion is a key ingredient to becoming a successful leader and entrepreneur. Gordon is full of wisdom, and I know you’re going to enjoy learning from him as much as I do. 

Kelsey Terry is the founder of Spectrum QA—a digital testing company that employs individuals on the Autism spectrum to find bugs, threats and improvements to companies' digital products. Kelsey was a tech consultant at EVEREVE for a year and a half. The story of her company and time consulting at EVEREVE inspired me, touched me deeply and is one of my favorite HEART stories of the year! During our conversation, we discuss our own vulnerabilities (Kelsey’s is fashion, mine is tech), how EVEREVE HEART values helped rewrite her fashion story, and the importance of fully embracing who we are—glitches and all—to experience the joy of work! Kelsey talks about the journey of embracing her autism, and how she is leveraging what some might perceive as a “glitch” to build a company that taps into the giftedness and greatness of people on the spectrum.

I’m so excited to introduce you to a very important member of the EVEREVE family, Karrie Helm. Karrie’s eight years of leadership in our stores, both as a manager and regional director, has added incredible value to the promise of the EVEREVE brand: to deliver joy in the dressing room! I wanted to sit down and learn from Karrie because she’s a woman filled with so much joy, yet I know her personal and professional journey has not always been easy. Karrie reminds me that joy is a choice and with the right mindset and attitude, everyone can find it.

In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from EVEREVE’s Chief Merchandising Officer, Kristen MacVey. We talk about the importance of being a leader who casts a clear and compelling vision while establishing guardrails. Of course, we also talk fall fashion—you are going to love getting the inside scoop on the exciting new product arriving in our stores this fall. Kristen is warm, smart and fashionable, and I know you’re going to enjoy learning from her as much as I do.

Entrepreneur and EVEREVE co-founder + co-CEO Megan Tamte has spent fifteen years building what is one of the fastest-growing women’s fashion brands in America today. Peek behind the curtain as she sits down with EVEREVE friends and family for stripped-down conversations on business, leadership and fashion.