Today we’d like to introduce you to Hutton Salvatore.
Hi Hutton, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in Los Angeles, the daughter of two very different but equally hard-working parents. My dad was a graphic designer and entrepreneur who owned his own business, and my mom is analytical and driven — a woman who worked her way to the top of her field through persistence and strength.
My step mom, Mary Jo Buttafuoco, was a household name in media news outlets. We lived together during some of my most formative years, while she was constantly in the public eye, watching her navigate public scrutiny while healing privately gave me an early understanding of what resilience and self-reinvention truly look like.
Those early years taught me how to adapt, observe, and endure. And they gave me a deep understanding of what it means to survive, rebuild, and hold space for healing. That’s what fuels the work I do today: creating spaces where women can feel seen, supported, and safe enough to step into who they truly are.
At a young age, my stepdad taught me the importance of a strong work ethic. Watching him show up consistently, working 12 hour days, left a lasting impression on me. That foundation became one of my greatest assets; the ability to keep showing up, even when it’s hard.
My journey started in Production, working my way through various fields until I landed in the Casting Department. I am known for Casting projects like In Ice Cold Blood, Mental Samurai, The 1% Club, & Farmer Wants a Wife.
After finding out my husband and I were going to have our first baby, the pandemic hit and the world shut down. Life as we knew it came to a stop. Our careers were put on pause.
As I navigated postpartum, identity shifts, I felt the pull to create something more personal. That’s when I launched Shop Irie Girl — a clothing brand designed to help women feel seen, confident, and reconnected to themselves in a season where so many of us felt invisible.
Through my own health transformation, I uncovered more than just physical healing — it became the doorway to emotional and spiritual awakening. That journey pushed me to confront unhealed trauma and begin the deep work of reclaiming my voice and identity. Healing, in all its forms, has become the foundation of who I am and the heart of what I now offer others.
I’m currently deepening this work by pursuing formal training in somatic trauma healing and therapy — a path that feels like both a calling and a responsibility. As I grow in this space, I’m building the next evolution of my work: retreats and workshops centered on somatic healing, trauma recovery, and the reclamation of self. These are intentional spaces for women to reconnect with their bodies, release the weight of their past, and come home to their own power and purpose.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it has definitely not been a smooth road — and if anyone says theirs has been, they’re likely skipping the real parts. Becoming a mother during a global pandemic while juggling a career in casting and launching a business was overwhelming on every level. I battled self-doubt, burnout, and the kind of invisible pressure so many women carry quietly. There were days when I didn’t have enough hours, and nights when my mind wouldn’t stop racing.
But those struggles became the soil where something deeper began to grow — resilience, clarity, and a deeper connection to what truly matters: healing, community, and showing up with authenticity.
Now, I’m stepping into the next evolution of my work. I’m currently pursuing training in somatic trauma healing and building workshops and retreats to help women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their stories. I also host a podcast where I speak openly about the messy, sacred middle of healing, motherhood, and becoming. These are the conversations I want to build more of — honest, human, and rooted in real transformation.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I wear many hats — entrepreneur, creative, wellness advocate — blending business, art, and healing in everything I do. My work centers around helping women reconnect with their confidence and identity through fashion, storytelling, and holistic wellness.
I’ve built both Shop Irie Girl from a small boutique pop-up store into a global online shopping experience. The Irie Girl Collective, our community where women can connect & share tips/network can be found on facebook and through our social media pages. I am in the process of relaunching my podcast, “Her Soft Power” where I speak openly about healing, womanhood, and what it means to build a life that feels aligned — even when it’s messy. Now I am furthering my education in Somatic Therapy Practice to help woman heal trauma through workshops, retreats, and educational courses.
What I’m most proud of is creating spaces where women can show up fully as themselves — no masks, no filters — and feel supported in both their struggles and their growth. What sets me apart is my commitment to blending creativity, entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed wellness. I believe healing is a part of success, not something separate from it — and that’s the energy I bring into everything I create.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something people might not know about me? I’m incredibly intuitive — I can walk into a room and feel what isn’t being said. I read energy deeply and stay highly in tune with my spiritual intuition. It’s not something I always led with, but the more I trust it, the more aligned everything becomes.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://shopiriegirl.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/shopiriegirl | instagram.com/huttonsalvatore
- Facebook: facebook.com/shopiriegirl | facebook.com/huttonnicole
- Other: https://huttonnicole.com
Image Credits
Photos taken by @ashleyhairandmakeup
