I Want Her Shoes Podcast

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Beyond the Scorecard: Redefining High Performance Jul 09, 2026

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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 conversation, Anna and Marisa dive into the realities of burnout, the hidden costs of achievement, and why so many successful women are redefining what success actually looks like.

Because high performance isn’t about doing more.

It’s about operating better.

👠 Key Moments

What competing as a professional golfer taught Marisa about pressure, discipline, and resilience
Why most people misunderstand what high performance actually means
The concept of a Personal Operating System and how it changes the way leaders operate
Why energy management matters more than time management
The hidden burnout epidemic among high achievers
How successful leaders create clarity in the midst of chaos
Why relationships are one of the most overlooked drivers of performance
The difference between excellence and perfectionism
How Marisa’s definition of success has evolved over time
Navigating identity shifts and major life transitions
Why women are increasingly seeking alignment, freedom, and fulfillment — not just achievement
The habits and routines that support sustainable success

This episode is a powerful reminder that success should not require sacrificing yourself.

Because the goal isn’t just to achieve more.

It’s to build a life that allows you to enjoy what you’ve achieved.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the next level of leadership may have less to do with pushing harder — and everything to do with operating more intentionally.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the 'I Want Her Shoes Podcast' is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for.

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Marisa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/marisamessana
Marisa’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-messana/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Performance, Pressure & The Power of Discipline Jul 02, 2026

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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. A simple, preventative routine designed to become as standard as a pre-game warmup.

In this conversation, Anna and Gabriella dive into what it really means to build something from lived experience, how discipline translates beyond sport, and why the smallest details can have the biggest impact on performance and confidence.

👠 Key Moments

The overlooked gap in athlete care — and how GamePlan was born
What “performance hygiene” really means and why it matters
Why high performers often neglect basic self-care habits
Building a brand from real experience, not trends
The power of habit — and why consistency beats complexity
Community-first growth and the role of trust in building a brand
Scaling with intention in a massive, underserved market
Discipline vs talent — what actually drives long-term success
Navigating male-dominated spaces as a female founder
How routine, confidence, and personal presence are all connected

This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just built in big moments — it’s built in the routines no one sees.

Because how you show up daily… is how you perform.

🎧 Listen now and rethink the small habits that create your biggest results.

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Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Gabby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabaranc/
Gabby’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-arancio-69710b281/
GamePlan Skincare: https://www.gameplanskincare.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Special Edition: The Women Who Chose Manolos Jun 25, 2026

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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 and Success
Ella Muradyan — Stylishly Securing
Courtney Spritzer — Socially Stylish
Ashley Targuello — Building Real Connection Through Leadership & Intention
Mindy Solomon — Art, Reinvention & Building a Legacy Through Creativity

👠 Key Moments

The history and legacy of Manolo Blahnik
How Sex and the City helped make Manolos a cultural phenomenon
Why iconic fashion pieces often represent much more than style
The connection between confidence, identity, and personal expression
The stories behind each guest’s choice
What luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless style mean to successful women today
Why fashion is often about memory, milestones, and meaning

This episode is a celebration of style, storytelling, and the women who inspire us.

Because sometimes a shoe is just a shoe. And sometimes it’s a symbol of the journey that got you where you are.

🎧 Listen now and discover why these remarkable women chose one of fashion’s most iconic brands.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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The Power of Belonging: Building Community in a Disconnected World Jun 18, 2026

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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 can navigate motherhood and ambition without feeling isolated in the process.

In this episode, Anna and Marika explore what it really means to build community in a world that often feels increasingly disconnected — and why belonging may be one of the most important forms of wellness and success today.

👠 Key Moments:

The inspiration behind launching Mysha and creating high-trust spaces for women
Why modern motherhood can feel unexpectedly isolating
The emotional importance of intentional community and connection
What ambitious women are privately struggling with right now
The difference between networking and genuine belonging
How curated experiences create deeper relationships
The loneliness many high-achieving women silently carry
Motherhood, identity shifts, and redefining personal success
Building a premium, community-first business without outside funding
The role aesthetics, style, and environment play in creating emotional connection
Why community may become the new luxury
Advice for women seeking more authentic friendships and support systems

This episode is thoughtful, warm, and incredibly timely — a reminder that women were never meant to navigate life, motherhood, ambition, or reinvention alone.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can find… is each other.

🎧 Listen now for a conversation about community, connection, motherhood, identity, and creating spaces where women can truly belong.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Marika’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/myshapods
Marika’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marika-frumes-9a46286/
Mysha: https://myshapods.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Fashion Crimes: Cannes, Couture & The Identity Crisis of Fashion Jun 11, 2026

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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 retired immediately.

Most importantly, they explore how fashion can move beyond trends and become a tool for self-expression, confidence, and identity.

👠 Key Moments:

The fascinating history of Cannes and how it became one of fashion’s most influential stages
The standout looks and biggest style moments from Cannes 2026
Why red carpets continue to shape luxury fashion and consumer trends
Dior’s current renaissance and why fashion insiders are paying attention
Chanel’s challenge: preserving heritage while remaining relevant
Louis Vuitton’s evolution and the growing overlap between fashion, entertainment, and culture
Why “Resort” collections often have very little to do with resorts
How social media and TikTok are accelerating trend cycles
The rise of trend fatigue and the return of individuality
Fashion trends Anna and Ella are loving right now
The Fashion Crimes Hall of Shame: styles that need to disappear immediately
Why personal style may be the ultimate luxury in 2026

This episode is part fashion commentary, part cultural conversation, and part reminder that style isn’t about following rules.

It’s about knowing who you are.

Because while trends come and go, confidence never goes out of style.

🎧 Listen now for a fun, insightful conversation on fashion, luxury, culture, personal style, and why the most stylish women are often the ones who dress for themselves.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Ella’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ella_murad/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Art, Reinvention & Building a Legacy Through Creativity Jun 04, 2026

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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 even deeper story.

Mindy shares her journey from artist and educator to gallery founder, opening her business in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and later rebuilding her life in Miami while navigating profound personal loss. Through every chapter, art remained both her purpose and her therapy.

In this episode, Anna and Mindy explore the emotional power of art, the role creativity plays in healing and reinvention, and why building legacy often requires courage through uncertainty.

👠 Key Moments:

How Mindy transitioned from artist and educator to gallery founder
Opening a gallery during the 2008 financial crisis
Moving to Miami and reinventing her life creatively and personally
Supporting artists and building community through difficult seasons
How art became a source of healing during grief and loss
The emotional connection between collecting art and storytelling
Why taste, curation, and aesthetic identity matter
The intersection of art, fashion, design, and personal style
Building an authentic audience through social media and storytelling
Miami’s evolution into a global contemporary art destination
Advice for women reinventing themselves later in life
Creating legacy through creativity, resilience, and vision

This episode is elegant, emotional, and deeply inspiring — a reminder that creativity is not just about what we make.

It’s about how we survive. How we evolve. And how we leave something meaningful behind.

🎧 Listen now for a conversation about art, reinvention, grief, beauty, and the courage to continue creating through every chapter of life.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Mindy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindysolomongallery/
MindySolomon Gallery: https://mindysolomon.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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I Don’t Want This Version of Success Anymore May 28, 2026

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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 years in tech and entrepreneurship, building companies and communities while quietly navigating burnout, identity shifts, and the growing desire to step away from constant hustle culture.

She also shares the realities of building I Want Her Shoes Podcast — a podcast that has reached the Top 2% globally and surpassed 400,000 downloads in under 18 months, yet still reflects the very real tension many entrepreneurs face between passion, purpose, creativity, and financial sustainability.

This episode is not about having all the answers.

It’s about asking the questions many women are already carrying silently.

👠 Key Moments

Why so many successful women are exhausted from performing perfection
The hidden emotional cost of ambition and hustle culture
How success begins to change shape in your 40s
Burnout after 20 years in tech and entrepreneurship
Wanting more presence, freedom, and time with family
The reality of building meaningful creative work without guaranteed financial return
Why women struggle to openly discuss money, sustainability, and burnout
The emotional tension between purpose and profitability
How identity shifts impact confidence, style, and personal fulfillment
Why community and honest conversations matter more than ever
The messy reality of reinvention — and why so many women are navigating it right now

This episode is vulnerable, reflective, and deeply human — a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like scaling bigger.

Sometimes it looks like slowing down enough to ask yourself: Is this still the life I actually want?

🎧 Listen now for an honest conversation about ambition, burnout, reinvention, and redefining success on your own terms.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Anna’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Biohacking Beauty: Skin, Health & The Power of Going Within May 14, 2026

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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 Lab is rooted in the idea that skincare should do more than enhance appearance — it should support the body’s natural ability to repair, detoxify, and regenerate.

In this conversation, Anna and Karina explore the connection between skin, health, and lifestyle — and why the future of beauty is shifting toward function, not just aesthetics.

👠 Key Moments:

Karina’s personal journey through chronic inflammation and skin challenges
Why healing from the inside out changed everything
What autophagy is — and why it matters for skin health and longevity
The gap in traditional skincare and how Beautology Lab is addressing it
Clean vs clinical — what actually works and why it matters
Skin as a signal — what your body may be trying to tell you
The connection between gut health, hormones, and skin
Building a brand rooted in both science and personal experience
How skin confidence impacts style, presence, and identity
Why the future of skincare is about supporting the body — not masking it

This episode is a reminder that beauty isn’t just something we apply — it’s something we cultivate.Because when you support your body at a deeper level, it shows.

🎧 Listen now and discover a new way to think about skincare, health, and what it really means to glow.

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Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Karina’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/karinamoises/
Karina’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-moises/
BeautologyLab: https://beautologylab.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Building While Becoming: Career, Motherhood & Starting Again May 07, 2026

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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, Anna and Stephanie explore what it means to build while becoming, to take action before you feel ready, and to redefine strength on your own terms.

👠 Key Moments:

Why “waiting until you’re ready” is often the thing holding you back
The reality of becoming a single mother — and the parts no one talks about
Building RAHEL — a platform created from lived experience and real need
The hidden emotional, financial, and logistical challenges of starting over
Balancing ambition, motherhood, and identity in a new chapter of life
From recruiting to community-building — creating impact in different ways
The importance of support systems, and why community is everything
Learning to ask for help — and why it’s harder than it sounds
How life transitions reshape confidence, priorities, and personal style
Showing up in business and life when everything feels uncertain

This episode is honest, grounded, and deeply human — a reminder that strength doesn’t always look like having it all together.

Sometimes, it looks like taking the next step anyway.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin — and you don’t have to go through it alone.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Stephanie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephloewenstern/
Stephanie’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieloewenstern/
RAHEL: https://joinrahel.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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Clarity Over Chaos: AI, Power & Building What Actually Matters Apr 30, 2026

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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, and why clarity — not complexity — is becoming the ultimate competitive advantage.

👠 Key Moments

Why most companies are getting AI wrong — and what to focus on instead
The difference between signal and noise in today’s AI landscape
How to turn data into real business growth (not just insights)
The biggest missed opportunity when it comes to data monetization
Building a $500M+ product portfolio — lessons from the trenches
Why clarity is becoming a leadership superpower
Navigating high-stakes decisions in fast-moving industries
Women in AI and leadership — showing up with confidence in complex spaces
How to embrace AI without losing the human element
Why the future belongs to leaders who can simplify, not complicate

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or simply trying to make sense of AI in your own career, this episode is a masterclass in cutting through complexity and focusing on what truly matters.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn AI chaos into clear, confident strategy.

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view! https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/
Maribeth’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/maribethmartorana
Maribeth’s Website: https://www.sapient-advisors.com/
Maribeth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribeth-martorana/

EPISODE CREDITS:

Writer and Host: Anna Anisin

Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team

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