I Want Her Shoes Podcast

Host Anna Anisin is joined by the incredibly driven and design-obsessed Kari Dowiak — founder of Memorí Eyewear, the only luxury sunglasses brand dedicated to small face shapes. If you’ve ever struggled to find shades that actually fit , this is your episode. After a career in fashion buying and working with brands like Adidas and Levi’s, Kari set out to disrupt an industry ruled by giants — and d...

Host Anna Anisin is joined once again by the radiant Sandra “Sunny” Njoku — fitness coach, motivator, and returning guest from Episode 26 — to share fresh fitness and nutrition tips for the new year. From resetting routines to nourishing with intention, this episode is your reminder that strength is personal and movement is a form of self-respect. Whether you’re getting back into your flow or read...

From newsrooms to boardrooms, Katie’s journey is filled with lessons on leadership, personal power, and why you don’t need to tone it down to level up. From managing campaigns for Real Housewives to scaling her own agency while navigating motherhood and NICU life — Katie shows us what it means to be relentless, resourceful, and real in an industry that’s always evolving. This is not just a story o...

Host Anna Anisin is joined by returning guest Svetlana Gafurova, founder of Matilda and Moon, and the powerhouse from Episode 8: Fashion’s Luxury Frontiers. This time, she’s back to talk 2025 luxury gifting trends — just in time for the holidays and Anna’s birthday. From timeless treasures to intentional presentation, this episode dives into what makes a gift truly unforgettable — and how to give...

After a decade in New York as a fashion buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Barneys New York, Emily traded Perry Street for Brickell and found herself in a new city, a new career, and a remote lifestyle that felt anything but connected. So instead of waiting to “find her people,” she built an ecosystem for women who wanted more — more depth, more alignment, more opportunity, and mor...

Whether you’re gifting a statement piece, curating your own dream space, or just want to avoid delivery chaos — this episode is your guide to gifting with elegance (and logistics) in mind. 👠 Key Moments: Why furniture and large-scale pieces are the new wave in luxury gifting Brooke’s best advice to avoid holiday shipping delays (and mistakes!) What to consider before gifting furniture — from timi...

With a career that spans editorial styling for Vogue , Harper’s Bazaar , and GQ , backstage direction at New York Fashion Week for designers like Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta, and personal styling for professionals and public figures alike — Samantha brings both edge and empathy to the way she helps people show up in their power. Anna and Samantha talk about the evolution of personal style, t...

From glitter gone wrong to last-minute looks that actually work, Anna and Ella are unpacking the fashion dos, don’ts, and absolutely nots of the season. If you’ve ever stared at your closet before a party and thought “I have nothing to wear” (while surrounded by way too many sequins)… this one’s for you. 👠 Key Moments: What holiday fashion trends are in this year — and how to actually wear them T...

With over 20 years of experience bridging brand, data, and technology across both agency and client worlds, Sandra brings a rare blend of intuition and insight to the way modern business is built. Whether she’s scaling teams, launching mentorship cohorts, or guiding executives through cultural change, her impact is both strategic and deeply personal. Sandra’s story is one of reinvention, resilienc...

Host Anna Anisin  is joined once again by the radiant Fatima Rosa — beauty expert, content creator, and returning guest — to talk about holiday beauty trends that actually work in real life. From subtle glam to bold statement looks, this episode is your go-to guide for owning your glow this season. 👠 Key Moments: The beauty trends Fatima is loving for the holidays What’s out this season (goodbye,...

With a background that spans competitive sports, international relations, PR, and now tech entrepreneurship, Ashley has always been driven by one core value: meaningful connection. Whether she’s leading her team, raising her children, or building new pathways for digital wellness, Ashley brings clarity, compassion, and conviction to everything she touches. Anna and Ashley dive into what it takes t...

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, joining a group gathering, or just trying to make the right exit without making it awkward — this episode is your go-to guide. 👠 Key Moments: What to do before you show up (especially in group settings) How to contribute thoughtfully if you’re not the host What not to do at the table (no side-eyeing the bill, y’all!) How to leave gracefully — without ghostin...

Adriana’s journey is anything but conventional — she’s survived life-threatening illness, devastating heartbreak, and the kind of identity loss that can unravel everything you thought you were. But through it all, she rebuilt — with wit, wisdom, and her signature stubborn streak fully intact. This conversation is a masterclass in rising through rock bottom and rewriting the rules on womanhood, wel...

Crafting Confidence Through Custom Style with Genavieve Paige Villar Her journey is one of grit and grace — from navigating the challenges of COVID to balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, Genavieve has turned every obstacle into an opportunity for reinvention. Today, she continues to design with purpose, helping women feel confident, beautiful, and seen through one-of-a-kind pieces that tell...

After decades advising over 200 founders and executives, Ana noticed a pattern: leaders bring structure, strategy, and purpose to their businesses — but rarely to their personal lives. Through her work with FiftyPages, she helps high-achieving women explore what’s next, define what matters now, and move forward with the same clarity they’ve used to build companies — this time, to build lives. Her...

With a background that spans clinical psychology, global coaching, and venture advisory, Dr. B is redefining what high performance looks like in the startup and tech ecosystem. At Techstars, All Raise, and beyond, she has coached founders, executives, and investors through moments of peak pressure and personal transition — always bringing strategy, science, and soul to the table. At CoachEra®, she...

In this high-impact episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast , host Anna Anisin sits down with the brilliant and bold Divya Gugnani — serial entrepreneur, investor, beauty industry disruptor, and the woman behind multiple exits and iconic brands. Divya’s story is the ultimate blend of strategy, style, and stamina. From starting her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs to founding and scaling S...

In this bold new episode of the I Want Her Shoes podcast, host Anna Anisin introduces a brand-new monthly segment: Fashion Crimes with Ella — a space to unpack the drama, emotion, and cultural pulse behind fashion’s biggest moments. This month, we’re diving straight into Paris Fashion Week, where Chanel’s latest collection left Ella in literal tears — and not in a good way. From emotionally charge...

In this empowering episode of the I Want Her Shoes podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Martica Mirabal, a true icon in the luxury retail world with over 23 years of experience at top fashion houses including Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, and Valentino. From Sales Associate to Regional Director, Martica has lived every chapter of the retail journey — and now, through her consultancy LuxeRRC, sh...

In this heartfelt and powerful episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Rhapsodi Pierre-Jacques — certified career transition coach, leadership development consultant, and founder of HerKind, a curated membership community for high-achieving Black women seeking deeper connection in fast-paced cities. With a background in organizational psychology and over 15 years of ex...

In this joyful and intimate episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with best friends Samantha and Steven — a dynamic duo who bring the magic of friendship and fashion to life. Steven isn’t just Samantha’s stylist — he’s her confidant, her mirror, and her partner in bold self-expression. Together, they open up about what it’s really like to work with a stylist, how it resha...

In this vibrant episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Rebecca Fishman Lipsey — changemaker, equity champion, and President & CEO of The Miami Foundation — to explore what it takes to lead with purpose in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. From classrooms to boardrooms, Rebecca’s career has been a masterclass in civic impact. Under her leadership, The Miami Found...

In this powerful episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Kerstin Recker Alexandre — global strategist, brand builder, and CEO & Co-Founder of Peli Health, a digital platform revolutionizing pelvic and sexual wellness for women. With a career spanning AI, media, nonprofit work, and health tech, Kerstin has always led with fearless curiosity and a commitment to impact. N...

In this powerful episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Sylvia Sulkes — global brand leader, luxury travel curator, and founder of Sol Kiss Escapes, a boutique travel design studio redefining what it means to get away. After 20 years in global marketing and hospitality, Sylvia traded hustle for healing — and began curating soulful escapes for high-achieving women seek...

In this powerful episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Kelly Dolyniuk — transformational coach, strategic advisor, speaker, and former executive at Microsoft and LinkedIn. After decades building global teams and culture at the highest levels of tech, Kelly made the bold decision to step away from the grind and step into deeper alignment — creating a practice that hel...