Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life at Walking in Heels
Darling, ever wondered what really goes on in the life of a heel-walking coach, fashion lover, and all-out confidence-creator? Slip into your sassiest pair, because today The Heel Diaries lifts the (magenta) curtain to reveal a day in the life at Walking in Heels – from one-to-one VIP tuition to shoe-strewn photo shoots, laughter, and maybe just a bit of fashion chaos. Ready for the backstage tour? Let’s strut!
The Morning: Glamour (With Coffee)
Every good day starts with coffee – black, strong, and served alongside a peek at the shiniest new heels flooding Maribel’s DMs. Before emails and DMs come the daily prep rituals: a quick scroll through trending #heelstories, setting out today’s coaching shoes (patent black? neon magenta?), and a moment of gratitude for the community that makes Walking in Heels so unique. In the golden light of morning, Maribel sets intentions: Who will she empower today? How can today’s content bring even more cheeky, shimmering confidence to heels-lovers everywhere?
Coaching in Action: Teaching the Art of the Strut
By mid-morning, it’s time for one-to-one coaching – these are the beating heart of Walking in Heels. Whether it’s a nervous first-timer, a blushing bride, or a drag queen prepping for Saturday night’s headline, every session is tailored, inclusive, and jam-packed with expert tips (and probably a few giggles).
No two walks – or clients – are ever the same. One session might focus on nailing the perfect pivot; another on conquering stairs in stilettos; another on finding bravery before a big event. Maribel’s Lucie Clayton Finishing School expertise comes out in every gentle correction, encouraging word, and playful tip. Clients leave taller not just in stature but in spirit, usually after catching themselves in a mirror mid-session and whispering, “Is that really me?” (Trust us, it always is.)
Between Sessions: The Realities (and Relatability) of Business
Behind each sparkling transformation are admin to-dos, content calendars, and social updates waiting for their glitzy magic. Between lessons, Maribel edits transformation videos, drafts new blog posts, and plans cheeky Instagram captions (often accompanied by outtakes of tiny dog photobombs and coffee spills on satin).
There are wholesale catalogues to browse (hello, new autumn boot arrivals!), DM queries to answer from nervous beginners, and a constant swirl of client stories, testimonials, and future blog inspiration. Nothing is ever routine. Some days are full of “Yaaas!” reactions to client before-and-afters, others see Maribel running test shots to achieve the perfect heel close-up with her phone balanced on a pile of Vogue magazines. Glamour always requires a sense of humour!
Content Creation: From Fantasy to Feed
Afternoons often mean content shoots: Maribel styling shoes on neon backdrops, experimenting with poses (yes, she puts herself through the same drills she teaches), and coaxing the sexiest angle out of even the shyest pair of kitten heels. There’s laughter, a bit of chaos, and lots of “hold that pose!” moments. Maribel shares pro tricks for posture and confidence, capturing everything from slow-motion struts to candid, joyful stumbles – because real confidence means celebrating the wobbles as much as the wins.
Social posts are filmed and stories uploaded with a wink: maybe a quick tip for breaking in tricky shoes, maybe a pep talk for anyone feeling “Bambi on ice,” or a cheeky throwback to the days when even Maribel wobbled on stilettos (spoiler: she still does, on occasion!).
The Community Pulse: Every Step Matters
By early evening, inboxes fill with client updates: prom queens sharing photos, cross-dressers celebrating that public strut, and brides-to-be gushing about aisle-ready confidence. Maribel is right there, replying with encouragement, advice, and the occasional virtual confetti shower. Community is the soul of Walking in Heels – every voice, every story, every strut is worth celebrating.
Friday nights (and sometimes Tuesday mornings) bring virtual workshops, group classes, and friendly competitions. Who will master the best spin on Zoom? Who will dare the highest heels? There’s always space for a new face and a fresh story.
Evening: Reflection, Planning, (and Slipping Off the Heels)
When the day winds down, Maribel lights a candle, swaps stilettos for fluffy slippers, and reflects on another round of empowerment, transformation, and laughter. She tinkers with tomorrow’s blog ideas, reviews feedback, and savours a glass of something bubbly. All the hard work – the planning, prepping, and polishing – is for one reason: so every client, reader, and follower feels just that little bit more unstoppable.
The best-kept secret? Even the chicest coach spills coffee, gets dog hair on her pearls, and laughs at her own behind-the-scenes outtakes. Because true glamour is as much about honesty and joy as it is sparkle.
Why It All Matters
Walking in Heels isn’t just about the perfect walk or the fanciest shoes. It’s about creating belonging, celebrating every identity, and turning sometimes scary first steps into joyful, cheeky, oh-so-empowering journeys. “Heels are for everyone” isn’t just Maribel’s mantra – it’s her daily reality.
So next time you see a glossy Instagram reel or a before-and-after stiletto transformation, remember: behind every confident strut, there’s a story full of laughter, effort, and a little glam mischief. At Walking in Heels, the backstage is always as magical (and sometimes as messy) as the spotlight.
Ready to start your own behind-the-scenes journey? Book a session, follow along, or just pop into the DMs for a dose of confidence. After all, darling, the best stories begin in heels – and a little chaos always makes for a better strut.
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Share your behind-the-scenes moments with @walkinginheels – the messier, funnier, and glammier, the better. Because confidence is even sweeter when you know what goes on behind the sparkle!