In this powerful episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Victoria Pelletier — corporate trailblazer, award-winning speaker, author, and unapologetically unstoppable leader. From surviving trauma to becoming a COO at 24, Victoria’s story is one of grit, grace, and reinvention. She’s built an extraordinary career leading major transformations at companies like IBM and American Express — all while breaking glass ceilings and stereotypes along the way. Together, Anna and Victoria dive into what it really takes to lead with authenticity in high-stakes boardrooms, how personal resilience fuels professional success, and why showing up in your own style might just be your biggest power move. 👠 Key Moments: -Victoria shares how overcoming adversity shaped her approach to leadership, life, and legacy. -Why “doing it all” isn’t about balance — it’s about alignment, boundaries, and bold choices. -Her take on building an executive presence that blends polish with personal power (yes, even in lime green suits). -What it means to lead inclusively — and how being “whole human” at work is non-negotiable. 🎧 Tune in now for a fiercely honest, deeply inspiring episode that will leave you rethinking what leadership, style, and success really look like. Whether you're on your own leadership journey, stepping into the spotlight, or simply need a reminder that you are unstoppable — this episode is for you. 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/ Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable Victoria’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/ Victoria’s Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/ EPISODE CREDITS: Writer and Host: Anna Anisin Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team LINKS: Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website Follow on Instagram Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the Newsletter

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