I Interviewed My Tattoo Artist While Getting Tattooed in NYC

This week on Dinner for Shoes, I’m taking you with me to finally get the running tattoo I’ve been thinking about for years. We’re at Uplift, my go-to tattoo studio in NYC, chatting, laughing, and talking through the meaning behind the piece while it’s actually happening.

I interview my tattoo artist Julia mid-session, covering everything from personal style to self-expression, identity, and why tattoos can be such emotional markers in our lives. After the tattoo is done, I break down how my outfit ties into the moment, as always.

To wrap things up, I go through all of my tattoos, count them, and share the stories behind each one — when I got them, why they mattered at the time, and how they reflect different chapters of my life.

If you’ve ever thought about getting a tattoo, love hearing the stories behind people’s ink, or just want a real, relaxed conversation about style and identity, this episode is for you.

THESE SHOES

Zara Crackled Heeled Ankle Boots

THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look

Zara top

Rag & Bone jeans

BaubleBar earrings

Miu Miu sunglasses

THESE CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRO

01:24 LET’S GET TATTOOED

20:15 THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

21:40 THE STORY BEHIND MY TATTOOS

THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by Sarah Wasilak, Julia @julsietattoos, and Corina Weikl @trudy_lines_tattoo.

is made with love.

Dinner for Shoes is a podcast about style and identity, bridging the gap for anyone who has ever felt like fashion is an exclusive world. Host and shopping director Sarah Wasilak serves thoughtful conversations about industry trends, personal expression, inclusivity, and real life topics. Her Shoe Therapy series brings in honest discussions about mental health with her signature humor and warmth. Each episode begins with a shoe on her plate and shifts into a relaxed dinner style conversation, with appearances from her cats and a bit of humor peppered on top.

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