The Dean's List w/ Alison Dean
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Through intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators, we explore how values, vision, and vitality come together to shape meaningful lives and soulful businesses. From nurturing your inner world to designing systems that support your purpose, this show invites you to rethink what success, sustainability, and self-care really look like.
If you're building something—whether it's a company, a community, or a new chapter—you’ll find wisdom, wit, and resonance here.
The Dean's List w/ Alison Dean
019 - Unleash Your Feet: Anya’s Guide to Transforming Your Health with Barefoot Shoes
Discover the life-changing power of barefoot/natural footwear! In this episode of The Dean's List Podcast, host Alison Dean chats with Anya Jensen, founder of Anya’s Reviews and Anya’s Shop. Together, they explore how foot-shaped shoes, natural movement, and thoughtful design can transform your health and connection to the world around you.
Highlights from the Episode:
- Anya’s Aha Moment: How foot-shaped shoes ended years of pain and inspired her mission.
- Barefoot Shoe Myths Debunked: The truth about transitioning to barefoot footwear.
- Wellness Beyond Feet: How going barefoot calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety.
- Custom Design Stories: Collaborations with artisans like Labu Leather and Origo Shoes.
- Global Entrepreneurship: Overcoming challenges to bring European brands to the U.S. market.
- Books That Inspire: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté and Essentialism by Greg McKeown.
Featured Brands:
- Laboo Leather: Handcrafted sandals based on Anya’s foot shape.
- Origo Shoes: Huaraches designed in collaboration with Anya.
- Altra Running Shoes: Anya’s first pair of foot-shaped shoes that changed everything.
- Vivo Barefoot: A go-to brand for transitioning into barefoot footwear.
- Fleet Feet: Where Anya first explored comfort-focused footwear.
Why Watch?
- Learn how to relieve foot pain and improve your posture.
- Discover the science behind foot health and its connection to total wellness.
- Get inspired by Anya’s entrepreneurial journey and actionable advice for starting a purpose-driven business.
- Hear about the growing barefoot footwear movement and how it’s changing lives.
Join the Movement:
Shop foot-shaped shoes: Anya's Shop Read in-depth reviews: Anya's Reviews
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- The Dean's List Podcast: Inspiring stories at the intersection of business and wellness.
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Step into a new world of wellness—unleash your feet and your potential!
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