The Power of Belonging: Building Community in a Disconnected World

The Power of Belonging: Building Community in a Disconnected World

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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast] Follow us for more updates: * IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/] * IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ [https://iwanthershoes.com/] * Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/] * Marika’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/myshapods [https://www.instagram.com/myshapods] * Marika’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marika-frumes-9a46286/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marika-frumes-9a46286/] * Mysha: https://myshapods.com/ [https://myshapods.com/] EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby [https://formulatedby.com/] Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website  [ www.iwanthershoes.com] Follow on Instagram [ instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast/]  Subscribe to the Newsletter [ www.iwanthershoes.com/newsletter]

Fashion Crimes: Cannes, Couture & The Identity Crisis of Fashion

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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast] Follow us for more updates: * IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/] * IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ [https://iwanthershoes.com/] * Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/] * Ella’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ella_murad/ [https://www.instagram.com/ella_murad/] EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby [https://formulatedby.com/] Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website  [ www.iwanthershoes.com] Follow on Instagram [ instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast/]  Subscribe to the Newsletter [ www.iwanthershoes.com/newsletter]

Art, Reinvention & Building a Legacy Through Creativity

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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast] Follow us for more updates: * IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/] * IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ [https://iwanthershoes.com/] * Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/] * Mindy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindysolomongallery/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindysolomongallery/] * MindySolomon Gallery: https://mindysolomon.com/ [https://mindysolomon.com/] EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby [https://formulatedby.com/] Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website  [ www.iwanthershoes.com] Follow on Instagram [ instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast/]  Subscribe to the Newsletter [ www.iwanthershoes.com/newsletter]

I Don’t Want This Version of Success Anymore

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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast] Follow us for more updates: * IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/] * IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ [https://iwanthershoes.com/] * Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/] * Anna’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby [https://formulatedby.com/] Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website  [ www.iwanthershoes.com] Follow on Instagram [ instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast/]  Subscribe to the Newsletter [ www.iwanthershoes.com/newsletter]

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

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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast] Follow us for more updates: * IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/] * IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ [https://iwanthershoes.com/] * Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ [https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/] * Karina’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/karinamoises/ [https://www.instagram.com/karinamoises/] * Karina’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-moises/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-moises/] * BeautologyLab: https://beautologylab.com/ [https://beautologylab.com/] EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaanisin/] Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby [https://formulatedby.com/] Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website  [ www.iwanthershoes.com] Follow on Instagram [ instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast/]  Subscribe to the Newsletter [ www.iwanthershoes.com/newsletter]