IN THIS EPISODE, WE CHAT ABOUT:
- Afi’s colorful upbringing in Nigeria and the UK, and how it influenced her love for vibrant style
- her father’s impact on her appreciation for luxury, tailoring, and presentation
- What luxury styling really means and how Afi curates personalized experiences for high-traveling, high-achieving clients
- the power of visual consistency in personal brand and confidence
- Dopamine dressing, minimalist vs. maximalist fashion, and finding your “power colors”
- how women are reclaiming visibility and moving away from societal expectations to “dim” themselves
- Afi’s life-changing diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and her journey from fear to fierce advocacy
- breaking stigma and creating representation in the diabetes community through media partnerships
- the unexpected parallels between styling and branding—strategy, personality, balance, and boldness
- celebrating women openly and the transformational power of giving compliments
RESOURCES + LINKS
Explore Afi’s styling services at her website
Connect with Afi
Instagram:@afiliketaffy
LinkedIn: Afi Maita
Facebook: Afi Maita
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
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SHOW NOTES:
In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, host Sara engages in a vibrant conversation with luxury stylist Afi Maita. They discuss the significance of self-expression through color and fashion, sharing personal anecdotes about overcoming the challenges of adhering to societal norms. Afi opens up about the deep influence of her father on her style philosophy and explains her journey from Nigeria to England and eventually to the United States. Beyond styling, Afi shares her advocacy work in the diabetic community, aiming to destigmatize the condition and encourage others to live boldly with their medical devices. They explore the impact of fashion on self-perception and the importance of being seen and heard in a world that often tells women to stay in the shadows. This episode is a blend of light-hearted fashion insights and profound discussions on life, health, and personal empowerment.
Afi Maita—affectionately known as “Afi Like Taffy”—was born in Nigeria, raised in North London, and now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of 15 years. Her love of fashion was inspired by her father’s refined taste and bespoke tailoring, leading her to a degree in Media Studies and over a decade of experience in luxury retail. In 2020, Afi launched her own company, Afi Like Taffy Styling, and is now a successful stylist, co-owner of The Power of 3 Wardrobe Consulting, and a fashion and lifestyle influencer. Afi also uses her platform to advocate for others living with type 1 diabetes, sharing her story to educate, empower, and inspire mindful, confident living.
CLIP HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:58 Meet Afi Maita
01:43 The Founders Community and Colorful Personalities
03:19 Afi’s Background and Family
03:57 The Importance of Appearance and Style
07:14 Afi’s Career in Luxury Styling
10:55 Empowerment Through Fashion
14:34 The Evolution of Personal Style
20:24 Balancing Fashion Choices
23:24 The Role of Brand Colors
28:40 A Personal Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
32:32 Advocacy and Breaking Stigmas
36:38 Embracing Light and Positivity
37:35 Final Reflections and Gratitude
