Walk Boldly: Janet Ward on Founding QUADSis® Footwear for Women Who Lead

In this episode of Mad Rush, Trisha welcomes Janet Ward, founder of QUADS Designs – QUADSis® Footwear, a trailblazing brand on a mission to help women and girls step forward with confidence—literally and figuratively. With sizes 5–11 (including half sizes) and designs as functional as they are fashionable, Janet is solving a problem that most brands overlook. Janet opens up about the spark that led her to create footwear with intention, style, and solutions for real women on the go. She discusses the challenges of disrupting the footwear industry, the importance of inclusive sizing, and what it means to build a brand rooted in empowerment and innovation. Whether you're a shoe lover or a founder in the making, this conversation will inspire you to take the next bold step in your journey. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why Janet designed QUADSis® for “girls in women’s sizes” How she combined style, comfort, and purpose in one brand Her entrepreneurial path—from idea to innovative execution The vision behind helping women walk into their power Learn More & Shop QUADSis®: 🌐 Website: https://shopquads.com 🔗 LinkedIn: QUADS Designs – QUADSis® 📱 Instagram @shopquadsis Follow Trisha on Instagram: https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence Learn more about Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Send us an email: [email protected] 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices