Podcast Episodes

How Ana Chaud Helps Leaders Align Their Inner and Outer Worlds

In this elegant and soul-stirring episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Ana Chaud — entrepreneur, investor, business advisor, and the visionary behind FiftyPages and Sankalpa Life.

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 second venture, Sankalpa Life, is a private community for women in midlife who are navigating transition. Through retreats, workshops, and shared experiences, Ana creates space for reflection, renewal, and reconnection — helping women lead their next chapter with intention, softness, and bold self-expression.

Together, Anna and Ana dive into the power of presence, the art of reinvention, and how style can be both a mirror and a map for personal transformation.

👠 Key Moments:

• How Ana helps leaders apply business clarity to their personal lives
• Why women in midlife often crave reinvention — and how to design it with meaning
• The role of style, space, and aesthetics in cultivating presence
• What it means to dress for your future self — and shed what no longer fits
• How Ana’s own wardrobe reflects her evolution from founder to guide
• Quiet power moves, soft leadership, and the beauty of thoughtful transitions

Advice for women stepping into their “what’s next” season — with structure and soul

🎧 Tune in now for a graceful, grounded conversation that proves reinvention doesn’t have to be chaotic — it can be intentional, aligned, and stunningly styled.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re outgrowing an old version of yourself, this episode is your permission slip to step into the next one — on your own terms.

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. 

📺 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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• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
• Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 
• Ana’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anachaud/ 
• Fiftypages: https://fiftypages.life/ 

with Dr. Bita Sarah Haynes, Ph.D — Clinical Psychologist, Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor

In this insightful and deeply grounded episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Dr. Bita Sarah (Dr. B) Haynes, a clinical psychologist, leadership strategist, and the brilliant force behind CoachEra® Technologies, Inc.

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 leads the development of evidence-based coaching programs that help leaders align their values with their goals, navigate high-stakes environments, and avoid burnout before it starts. Her retreats and programs are more than interventions — they are invitations for reflection, realignment, and resilience.

Together, Anna and Dr. B dive into what it means to lead with intention, how fashion can ground us in high-pressure moments, and why mental clarity is the foundation for any kind of sustainable success.

👠 Key Moments:

• Why so many high-achieving women still struggle with burnout and identity in leadership
• The power of bringing clinical psychology into the world of startups and venture
• How fashion and personal style can serve as grounding rituals before high-stakes meetings
• What peak performance actually looks like — beyond the hustle
• Why Dr. B retired certain wardrobe pieces — and what she wears now to embody alignment
• How she’s helping leaders lead from their values, not just their goals
• Daily practices and mental shifts that can unlock clarity and resilience
• How retreats and coaching spaces can help leaders reconnect to themselves
  

🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that merges science with softness, and strategy with soul — and reminds us that the strongest leaders are the ones who know how to come home to themselves.

If you’re building big things and feeling the pressure to keep it all together — this episode is your invitation to slow down, realign, and lead from within.

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. 

📺 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

Follow us for more updates:

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
• Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 
• Sarahi’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbhaynes/ 
• CoachEra Website: CoachEra.Com 
• DrHaynesCollective: DrHaynesCollective.com

With Divya Gugnani — Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Wander Beauty

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 Send the Trend (acquired by QVC) and Wander Beauty (acquired by Nameless CPG), she’s built an empire — and she’s not done yet.

Today, she leads Concept to Co, where she invests in the next generation of visionary brands (over 80 and counting), and 5 SENS, a sensorial fine fragrance brand redefining self-expression.

With two decades of experience across finance, beauty, fashion, and venture, Divya brings a rare lens to entrepreneurship — one that blends data-driven decision-making with deep intuition and bold aesthetics. She’s also a mentor, mom, published author, and guest lecturer at top universities including Harvard and Wharton.

Together, Anna and Divya dive into the realities of building and exiting companies, the evolution of personal style through the entrepreneurial journey, and what it takes to scale something meaningful without losing yourself in the process.

👠 Key Moments:

• How Divya became an “accidental entrepreneur” after a successful career in finance
• The founding stories behind Wander Beauty and 5 SENS — and what she’s building now
• Why exits aren’t the finish line — they’re the inflection point
• The power of personal style when showing up in boardrooms, pitch meetings, and parenting
• Divya’s investment philosophy and what she looks for in founders
• How her closet — and confidence — evolved with every startup chapter
• Her take on identity, ambition, and staying rooted while juggling multiple roles
• Real advice for women who want to scale with soul, success, and style
  

🎧 Tune in now for a powerhouse conversation filled with honesty, hustle, and high heels — and a front-row seat into what it looks like to lead, invest, and live boldly.

If you’re a founder, investor, or multi-hyphenate woman carving your own path — this episode is your playbook.

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. 

📺 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

Follow us for more updates:

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
• Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 
• Divya’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-gugnani-6ba98/
• Divya’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dgugnani 
• Divya TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dgugnani 
• Websites: concepttoco.com and wanderbeauty.com

When Fashion Hits You in the Feels — From Paris Runways to Closet Confessions with Ella

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 charged runways to the ever-evolving identity of iconic fashion houses, Anna and Ella dissect what worked, what didn’t, and what it means when style stops resonating.

But it’s not all critique. It’s about why fashion matters, how clothes carry memory and meaning, and the role of brands in shaping our emotional landscape — especially for women who’ve grown up loving legacy labels like Chanel.

👠 Key Takeaways:

• Why Chanel’s latest runway show sparked real emotion — and grief — for lifelong fans
• The power of masculine vs. feminine design, and what fashion is signaling right now
• What it means when a brand you love no longer reflects your identity
  The emotional undercurrent of runway shows (and why we should be paying attention)
• Why Fashion Crimes with Ella is here to give us permission to feel deeply about style
  

🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s part fashion critique, part soul search — and completely unfiltered. Because sometimes, fashion isn’t just about trends… it’s about who we are, and how we see ourselves in the world.

💣 New Segment Alert: Fashion Crimes with Ella will air monthly — get ready for spicy takes, runway therapy, and closet confessions you didn’t know you needed.

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. 

📺 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

Follow us for more updates:

Podcast Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/

Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 

Ella’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ella_murad/ 

with Martica Mirabal & the Power of Giving Back

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, she’s helping others write their own success stories. Martica’s passion lies not just in growing brands, but in growing people: building high-performing teams, mentoring women in business, and turning fashion into a force for connection and community.

Anna and Martica dive into leadership, legacy, and why your shoes always tell a story — especially when they’re worn for a cause.

👠 Key Takeaways:

1. What 23 years in high fashion taught Martica about brand loyalty, customer experience, and resilience
2. Why Martica believes the most powerful part of any business is the team behind it
3. How LuxeRRC was born from a desire to give back and grow others
4. How local partnerships and mentorship drive long-term success
5. What it means to lead with heart in a high-pressure industry
6. The importance of using your platform to support meaningful causes
   

Special Spotlight: Shoes for a Cure – This episode proudly supports Shoes for a Cure, taking place October 16–19 in Miami’s Design District — a one-of-a-kind event using fashion to fund life-saving breast cancer research. Walk with purpose. Lead with heart. And bring your best pair of shoes.

🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s as stylish as it is soulful — and discover how Martica is helping women step into their power one luxe look (and one bold move) at a time.

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. 

📺 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

Follow us for more updates:

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
• Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 
• Martica’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/marticam3 
• Martica Website: https://www.luxerrc.com/ 
• Shoes for a Cure: https://www.shoesforacure.org/

With Rhapsodi Pierre-Jacques, Founder of HerKind

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 experience across corporate giants, startups, and coaching programs, Rhapsodi has seen the behind-the-scenes pressures women of color face in spaces not designed for their success.

Now, she’s creating new ones — through HerKind’s elegant, high-touch events and transformative coaching programs, designed to help women unlock their Distinctive Power, advocate for themselves, and lead from a place of truth, not performance.

Together, Anna and Rhapsodi explore the nuances of leadership, motherhood, community, and what it means to feel truly poured into when you’re used to pouring into everyone else.

👠 Key Moments:

• How HerKind is creating space for ambitious Black women to connect, unmask, and belong
• The internal blocks that keep women from asking for more — and how to break them
• What “Distinctive Power” looks like in action
• Coaching through self-sabotage, burnout, and identity shifts
• How motherhood reshaped Rhapsodi’s leadership lens
• Why high-achieving women need more than a networking group — they need a container for care
• The difference between career “success” and real alignment
• Advice for women navigating transitions, craving clarity, or seeking sisterhood

🎧 Tune in now for a rich, soul-nourishing conversation that will leave you feeling seen, supported, and reminded that belonging is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

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. 

📺 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

Follow us for more updates:

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/
• Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 
• Rhapsodi’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/rhapsodipj 
• HerKind Website: https://nas.io/joinherkind