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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 46 MIN

Built with Heart: Katherine Oyer on Grit, Growth & Starting Over

from Be Anomalous · host Sai Menon

From planning weddings to launching one of the most distinct children’s retail brands in the U.S., Katherine Oyer’s story is a masterclass in bold pivots, quiet resilience, and building something beautiful from scratch. In this episode, Katherine opens up about her winding journey—from the corporate halls of Neiman Marcus to founding Francis Henri, a curated children’s boutique inspired by global travel and deep maternal instinct.We talk about the tension between ambition and motherhood, the realities of bootstrapping a business during a pandemic, and the courage it takes to walk away from safety in pursuit of something more meaningful. Katherine shows how to build your business on your terms.If you’re navigating career transitions, chasing a creative dream, or just trying to figure out how to do it all without losing yourself — this one’s for you.

From planning weddings to launching one of the most distinct children’s retail brands in the U.S., Katherine Oyer’s story is a masterclass in bold pivots, quiet resilience, and building something beautiful from scratch. In this episode, Katherine opens up about her winding journey—from the corporate halls of Neiman Marcus to founding Francis Henri, a curated children’s boutique inspired by global travel and deep maternal instinct.We talk about the tension between ambition and motherhood, the realities of bootstrapping a business during a pandemic, and the courage it takes to walk away from safety in pursuit of something more meaningful. Katherine shows how to build your business on your terms.If you’re navigating career transitions, chasing a creative dream, or just trying to figure out how to do it all without losing yourself — this one’s for you.

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