This conversation wasn’t supposed to leave The Feminine Collective.

It was meant to be one of those “in the room” moments—shared between women who showed up live, asked questions, and got to experience it in real time.

But it was too good not to share.

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Shimwell, founder of Dine Wilder and co-founder of Graze Wilder—someone who has a very real way of bringing people together, creating connection, and moving through life with a kind of grounded boldness that you can feel the moment you’re around her.

We talk about what it actually looks like to move before you feel ready—and why waiting for confidence might be the very thing holding you back.

We also get into:

How to get out of your head in moments where you’d normally hold back
Handling outside noise and staying anchored in your own direction
The difference between putting on an event… and creating an experience
What makes people feel seen, connected, and at ease in a room
The mindset shift that changes how you walk into any space
“Wear the damn dress”—and why romanticizing your life isn’t about perfection
Embracing the messy parts of life (and making them part of the magic)

The one pattern she sees in women that keeps them stuck

It’s honest, practical, and one of those conversations that quietly shifts how you see yourself in a room—and what you’re willing to go for.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting for the “right moment,” this is your reminder that it usually comes after you start.

Connect with Emily:
@_emily_wilder_

@dine.wilder

Connect with me:
@thefemininityprojectinc

Explore Dine Wilder / upcoming experiences (FEAST):
https://dinewilderevents.com/feast-2026

Join The Feminine Collective:
https://thefemininityprojectinc.com/feminine-collective/