Somewhere between the podcast conversations, dinners, brunches, WhatsApp messages, new friendships, introductions, and women showing up for one another, something unexpected happened. The audience started becoming a community. In this special solo episode, Anna steps out from behind the interview questions to share what she’s been quietly building: I Want Her Shoes Club, a new digital and IRL home

Anna and Alexis unpack why financial independence has to be part of the conversation about women’s empowerment, how self-limiting beliefs can quietly become career ceilings, and why confidence is often something we develop after taking the leap—not before it. They also talk about learning to ask for more, advocating for yourself in rooms where decisions are being made, and the difference between m

Laura has spent her career looking at entrepreneurship from almost every angle. Before launching Ascendo, she founded Endeavor Miami, the first U.S. affiliate of the global entrepreneurship organization, where the portfolio grew to 23 companies generating more than $250 million in revenue. Earlier in her career, Laura held leadership positions at Visa and developed deep experience across fintech,

Over nearly two decades, Joanna has helped build and scale some of the most recognizable brands across technology, health, wellness, travel, and consumer products. She’s served as CMO of Spring Health, Skyscanner, ClassPass, and Reforge, worked across nine startups, led teams of more than 280 people, and helped scale global businesses reaching more than 110 million people each month. But after yea

One of the summer’s biggest stories was the announcement and subsequent cancellation of John Galliano: Horizons, the major Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition that would have celebrated Galliano’s extraordinary and complicated career. Naturally, Anna and Ella have opinions. Was canceling the exhibition the right decision? Can we separate the art from the artist? And what would a Galliano-insp

Together, Cynthia and Simon have built more than a remarkable venue.They've created a space where ideas are exchanged, relationships are formed, artists are celebrated, and community comes to life. In this conversation, Anna explores what it takes to build meaningful experiences, lead as partners in business and life, and create environments that people remember long after they've left. Because gr

But Melodie's entrepreneurial story began long before Max Retail. She skipped college, built a career in real estate as a teenager, lost everything during the housing crash, sold designer clothing out of a Sprinter van, opened her own boutique, and ultimately created the business she wished had existed when she was a retailer herself. In this conversation, Anna and Melodie discuss resilience, rein

Originally from Paris and now based in Miami, Elsa believes a well-designed wardrobe isn't about owning more clothes—it's about creating systems that save time, reduce stress, and help you show up with confidence, wherever life takes you. In this conversation, Anna and Elsa explore how personal style influences confidence, why decision fatigue often starts in our closets, and how thoughtful wardro

Throughout her career, Leigh-Ann has worked at the intersection of technology, economic development, government, and social impact, helping leaders and organizations rethink what's possible. But beyond the impressive résumé is a simple belief: innovation begins with curiosity, courage, and the willingness to challenge the status quo. In this conversation, Anna and Leighann explore what it means to

From entrepreneurship and leadership to healing, reinvention, confidence, and personal growth, these women reveal how a simple pair of shoes can become a symbol of resilience, purpose, identity, and the road they’ve traveled. 👠 Featured Guests Svetlana Gafurova — Fashion’s Luxury Frontiers Katherine Doble — Dressed to Engage Dr. Mindy DeSeta — Let’s Talk About Sex, Power & Healing Adriana Cowdin —

For years, Marisa competed at the highest levels of sport, where discipline, focus, and resilience were non-negotiable. But as her career evolved, so did her understanding of performance. Today, she helps high achievers create what she calls a Personal Operating System — a framework for managing energy, focus, relationships, and leadership in a way that supports long-term success. In this conversa

After spending a decade training elite collegiate athletes, Gabriella saw a gap no one was talking about. While athletes had structured plans for strength, speed, and recovery… their daily hygiene and skincare routines were completely overlooked — despite being directly impacted by intense training, sweat, and environment. GamePlan was built to change that — not just as a product, but as a habit.

From boardrooms to galleries, from entrepreneurship to style, these women share what Manolos represent to them — confidence, craftsmanship, individuality, and the courage to walk your own path. Because at I Want Her Shoes , the shoes have never really been about fashion. They’re about the stories behind the women who wear them. 👠 Featured Guests Melisa Pegus — Unveiling the Strategy Behind Style a

Founded as a high-touch membership platform for high-achieving mothers, Mysha was built around one core idea: women need more than networking — they need trusted connection, support, and spaces where they can truly feel seen. Through curated experiences, thoughtful gatherings, and intentional relationship-building, Marika has created a community where founders, executives, creatives, and leaders c

But amidst all the noise, Anna and Ella explore a bigger question: Are women losing their personal style, or are they finally reclaiming it? In this lively and unfiltered Fashion Crimes episode, they break down the best-dressed moments from Cannes, debate whether Resort collections make any sense anymore, discuss the current state of luxury fashion, and call out a few trends that may need to be re

Established in 2009, Mindy Solomon Gallery has become one of Miami’s most respected contemporary galleries, representing emerging and mid-career artists across painting, sculpture, photography, and video. Known for championing diasporic voices and exploring the intersection of art and design, the gallery has become both a cultural platform and a creative community. But behind the gallery is an eve

After more than 60 conversations with founders, executives, creatives, mothers, investors, healers, and entrepreneurs, Anna realized something surprising: So many women are no longer chasing the version of success they once thought they wanted. Instead, they’re craving something softer. More intentional. More connected. More alive. In this raw and honest episode, Anna opens up about spending 20 ye

Karina’s journey into skincare wasn’t driven by trends — it was driven by necessity. After years of struggling with inflammation, gut issues, and chronic skin conditions, she began exploring a deeper approach to healing. What she discovered was a gap: while so much of skincare focuses on the surface, very little addresses what’s happening beneath it. So she built something different. Beautology La

Stephanie Loewenstern’s story is one of duality — building a successful career while also stepping into one of the most unexpected and transformative chapters of her life: becoming a single mother. RAHEL was born from that experience — a space designed to provide resources, community, and real support for women facing a version of motherhood that isn’t often talked about. In this conversation, Ann

In a world flooded with AI hype, Maribeth is known for one thing: clarity. Through her platform The Strategy Signal , she helps executives, founders, and leaders move from signal → strategy → growth, focusing not on trends for the sake of trends, but on what actually creates impact. In this episode, Anna and Maribeth break down what’s really happening in AI, how to think strategically about data,