Stephanie Shojaee is a jack of all trades. From serving as president at major South Florida real-estate company Shoma Group, to starring in Real Housewives of Miami, all while keeping up her passion for collecting timeless pieces from top fashion houses, Shojaee is living proof of her firm belief that women can be both strong and stylish. It’s no surprise that this past month, Shojaee found herself checking out the latest looks for S/S 26 at Paris Fashion Week, and we had the honor of following her every step of the way, while diving into a fashion and business Q&A.

V Magazine: You’re known as a powerhouse entrepreneur who seamlessly blends business, fashion, and media. How do those worlds intersect for you, and what do you think fashion has taught you about success outside of style?

Stephanie Shojaee: They all come from the same place—creativity and vision. Whether I’m building a tower, a brand, or a look, it’s about how you make people feel. Fashion taught me that presentation matters as much as execution. If you can package power beautifully, people listen differently.

V: This Paris Fashion Week looked like a whirlwind—attending Givenchy, Hermès, Schiaparelli, Giambattista Valli, and more. What were the standout moments that really captured your attention this season?

SS: The craftsmanship. Hermès always feels like exciting poetry in leather, Schiaparelli is pure art, and Valli gives that feminine fantasy I love. But my real highlight is always the energy in Paris. I live for the excitement and the beauty everywhere.

V: You’ve become something of a digital phenomenon, with your recent content reaching over 60 million views. What do you think resonates most with your audience, and how intentional are you about curating your online presence?

SS: After fashion week, it’s now actually 70 million views. I think people connect with real energy. I don’t try to be perfect; I just show up as myself—sometimes in a Birkin, sometimes in sweats. I’m very intentional about my storytelling, though. Every post has to reflect what I actually live. My followers can feel when it’s authentic… to me authenticity is one of my superpowers.

V: Many people see the glamour of Fashion Week, but not the preparation behind it. What’s your getting-ready routine like before a big show or fitting? Do you have any rituals or fashion week essentials?

SS: I start with music, something with energy, but I can also go into Luis Miguel… I know, random! I always travel with my glam team, and depending on the time of day, I add in a mimosa. Fresh-squeezed OJ only!

V: You’re often described as both powerful and playful—a mix of business precision and personality. How do you maintain that balance in an industry that can sometimes take itself too seriously?

SS: I laugh a lot. You can close a multimillion-dollar deal and still not take yourself too seriously. Power doesn’t have to be stiff. For me, being playful is confidence—it means you’re comfortable enough in your success to have fun with it.

V: You’ve built influence across real estate, television, and now the fashion world. What’s next for you—and how do you hope to inspire other women who want to build their own multifaceted careers?

SS: Next is expansion! Shoma is going global, and I’m building bridges between Miami and Dubai. I want women to see that you don’t have to fit into one box. You can be powerful and pretty, strategic and spontaneous. It’s all part of the same story.