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How Kathryn Eisman Built Her High Heel Jungle...

September 23, 2026 · 51 min

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Today’s guest has one of those careers that makes you wonder how on earth all of these chapters belong to the same person.

Kathryn Eisman went from studying communications in Sydney to packing her bags for New York, where she became the youngest on-air reporter in NBC history, working on the TODAY Show before going on to build an incredible career across US television, including E! News and an Emmy-nominated team.

But, as you know, we love a good pivot around here - and Kathryn’s next chapter took her from interviewing some of the biggest names in the world to building something of her own.

From her dining room table, she founded High Heel Jungle, which has grown from a bold idea into a global fashion label completely revolutionising a category worn by the likes of Doja Cat, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Sabrina Carpenter and many more.

She’s also an author, producer, Mum and someone who has spent her career fascinated by the tiny choices that reveal who we really are.

We talk about backing yourself when your career makes absolutely no sense on paper, being underestimated, knowing when it’s time for a new chapter, building a cult brand and what nearly two decades across media and business have taught her about success.

Kathryn Eisman, welcome to Seize the Yay.

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