I Want Her Shoes Podcast

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 wardrobe planning can become a powerful productivity tool.

Because getting dressed shouldn't drain your energy. It should help you reclaim it.

👠 Key Moments

Why Elsa calls herself a wardrobe strategist—not just a stylist

How decision fatigue affects the way we get dressed

The biggest wardrobe mistakes busy professionals make

Lessons from growing up in Paris and building a business in Miami

Why buying more clothes rarely solves the problem

The essentials every woman should invest in—and where to save

Building wardrobe systems for busy, multi-home lifestyles

The connection between personal style and confidence

How to create a timeless wardrobe instead of chasing trends

Elsa's philosophy on luxury, simplicity, and intentional living

What's inside Elsa's own closet—and what it says about her

The story behind the shoes she chose for this episode

This episode is a reminder that personal style isn't about having the biggest wardrobe.

It's about creating one that works for your life. Because true luxury isn't having more. It's having less to think about.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the most valuable thing hanging in your closet might not be the designer label—it's the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly who you are and how you want to show up.

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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Elsa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsab_styling/

Elsa’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsaboutaric/

Elsa’s Website: https://www.elsabstyling.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:
Writer and Host: Anna Anisin
Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team
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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 lead through uncertainty, embrace reinvention, and build a future rooted in purpose—not just progress. Because innovation isn't just about creating new technology. It's about creating new possibilities.

👠 Key Moments 

Why innovation is a leadership mindset—not just a business strategy

The habits and questions that fuel creativity and breakthrough thinking

Lessons from working across startups, government, philanthropy, and technology

How over $100 million in social investment has helped create lasting opportunity

Why the best leaders learn to embrace uncertainty instead of fearing it

The opportunities—and responsibilities—that come with the rise of AI

What public and private sector leaders can learn from one another

Why reinvention is an essential part of every successful career

Advice for women waiting for the "perfect" moment to pursue a bold idea

The personal values and daily rituals that keep Leighann grounded

How style has evolved alongside her leadership journey

What her closet reveals that her LinkedIn profile never could

This episode is a reminder that innovation isn't reserved for a select few.

It's available to anyone willing to stay curious, ask better questions, and take the first step toward building something that doesn't yet exist.

Because the future isn't something we wait for. It's something we create.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the most innovative leaders aren't just changing industries—they're changing the way we think, lead, and imagine what's possible.

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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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/

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

Leigh-Ann’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/leighann.buchanan/

Leigh-Ann’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannbuchanan/

Leigh-Ann’s Website: https://www.leighannbuchanan.com/

EPISODE CREDITS:
Writer and Host: Anna Anisin
Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team
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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 — Stubborn As F❤️ck

Sandra Abi-Rashed — Power Shoes & Purpose Moves

Angela Solk — Power, Platforms & Playing to Win

Amy Salinger — The Method Behind Great Style

Gabriella Arancio — Performance, Pressure & The Power of Discipline

👠 Key Moments

The personal stories behind some of the most memorable shoes featured on the podcast

How style often reflects identity, confidence, and personal evolution

The moments, milestones, and memories attached to what we wear

Stories of resilience, reinvention, leadership, and purpose

Why the most meaningful shoes aren’t always the most glamorous

How fashion becomes a reflection of the lives we build

The connection between personal style and personal growth

Lessons learned from women who have walked very different paths

This episode is a reminder that shoes are never really just shoes. They’re a snapshot of where we’ve been. A reflection of who we are. And sometimes, a reminder of everything it took to get here.

🎧 Listen now and discover the stories behind some of the most unforgettable shoes ever featured on I Want Her Shoes. Because every pair tells a story.

And every woman has one worth sharing.

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:

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/

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

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Writer and Host: Anna Anisin
Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team
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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. 

📺 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:

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/

IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/

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

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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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.

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:

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/

IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/

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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