Podcast Episodes

with Anna Anisin and Ella Muradyan

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, Ella Muradyan is back in the closet with host Anna Anisin for another edition of Fashion Crimes and there is a lot to put on trial.

Since Anna and Ella’s post-Cannes fashion debrief, we’ve had major designer eras begin to take shape, maximalism creep back into our closets, embellishment appear everywhere, some extremely questionable shoes and plenty to debate about where fashion is headed next.

One of the summer’s biggest stories was the announcement and subsequent cancellation of John Galliano: Horizons, the major Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition that would have celebrated Galliano’s extraordinary and complicated career.

Naturally, Anna and Ella have opinions. Was canceling the exhibition the right decision? Can we separate the art from the artist? And what would a Galliano-inspired Met Gala have looked like if it had actually happened?

But Galliano is far from the only designer on trial. Ella arrives with a confession of her own: she finally caved and bought her first pair of Matthieu Blazy Chanel shoes. So, is Blazy making Chanel exciting again and could we be witnessing the beginning of a new era for the house?

And while we’re asking important questions… why is everything suddenly “chic”?

Chic restaurants. Chic sneakers. Chic vacations. Chic interiors. Chic water bottles.

Has social media officially ruined the word?

After years of quiet luxury and understated minimalism, fashion also seems to be having fun again. Anna and Ella debate the bedazzling of everything, the return of maximalism and statement dressing, archival fashion, luxury prices, what they’re actually buying for fall and whether we’re finally witnessing the return of something fashion has been missing: Personality.

👠 Key Moments

• Has the word “chic” officially lost all meaning?
• The bedazzling of everything—and whether maximalism is officially back
• Is quiet luxury finally losing its grip?
• The canceled John Galliano: Horizons Met exhibition and the complicated question of separating art from artist
• What a Galliano-inspired Met Gala would have looked like
• Ella’s confession: buying her first Matthieu Blazy Chanel shoes
• Is Blazy ushering in a new golden era at Chanel?
• Archival fashion, creative-director shakeups, and what feels exciting in fashion right now
• Are today’s luxury prices actually worth it?
• What Anna and Ella are buying for fall and what everyone should stop buying

This episode is ultimately about something bigger than trends. After years of understated dressing, neutral palettes, and the idea that looking expensive meant barely looking styled at all, fashion seems ready to have fun again.

Maybe we don’t need another uniform. Maybe we need more personality, more experimentation, more fabulous shoes and fewer rules about what qualifies as chic.

🎧 Listen now for Anna and Ella’s summer fashion debrief and find out what officially made the Fashion Crimes list.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/

with Cynthia O’Keefe & Simon Sorpresi

What transforms a beautiful building into a place people never want to leave?

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin welcomes Cynthia O’Keefe and Simon Sorpresi, the creative and entrepreneurial duo behind The Moore Miami—a destination where hospitality, art, design, business, and culture come together under one roof.

Together, Cynthia and Simon have built more than a remarkable venue.They’ve created a space where ideas are exchanged, relationships are formed, artists are celebrated, and community comes to life.

In this conversation, Anna explores what it takes to build meaningful experiences, lead as partners in business and life, and create environments that people remember long after they’ve left. Because great hospitality isn’t just about service. It’s about creating a sense of belonging.

👠 Key Moments

• How Cynthia and Simon built a business—and a life—together
• The vision behind The Moore Miami
• Why hospitality is really about human connection
• Lessons from decades of entrepreneurship and leadership
• What makes unforgettable spaces unforgettable
• The future of luxury, culture, and experiential hospitality
• How AI may change hospitality—and what should always remain human
• The role of style, architecture, and design in shaping experience
• Building a lasting legacy through community
• The stories behind the shoes they brought to the podcast

This episode is a celebration of creativity, partnership, and the people who understand that the most meaningful experiences aren’t manufactured—they’re thoughtfully designed.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the greatest luxury isn’t a beautiful space—it’s how that space makes you feel.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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The Moore: mooremiami.com 

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Cynthia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_okeefe

Simon’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-sorpresi-3504a922/ 

with Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO of Max Retail

What if the biggest setback of your life became the foundation for your greatest success?

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder and CEO of Max Retail, a platform helping boutiques and brands transform unsold inventory into opportunity through technology and resale.

But Melodie’s entrepreneurial story began long before Max Retail.

She skipped college, built a career in real estate as a teenager, lost everything during the housing crash, sold designer clothing out of a Sprinter van, opened her own boutique, and ultimately created the business she wished had existed when she was a retailer herself.

In this conversation, Anna and Melodie discuss resilience, reinvention, entrepreneurship, fashion, and why the best businesses are often born from the problems that keep us awake at night.

Because success isn’t about never failing.

It’s about having the courage to keep building

👠 Key Moments

• Why Melodie chose entrepreneurship over a traditional path
• Lessons from losing everything during the housing crash
• Selling designer fashion out of a Sprinter van—and what it taught her
• Building a boutique before launching a technology company
• The inspiration behind Max Retail
• How resale is changing the future of fashion
• Why solving your own problem can lead to your best business idea
• Leadership lessons from building and scaling a company
• The realities of starting over—and why reinvention is a strength
• How Melodie’s relationship with fashion has evolved over the years

This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about staying curious, embracing change, and betting on yourself—even when the outcome is uncertain.

Because sometimes the greatest opportunities are waiting on the other side of the biggest setbacks.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the most successful founders aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who keep moving forward.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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Melodie’s Website: https://substack.com/@maxretail 

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/

IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 

Melodie’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodie-van-der-baan/ 

How Your Wardrobe Can Simplify Your Life with Elsa Boutaric, Founder of ELSAB Styling

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Elsa Boutaric, founder of ELSAB Styling, a luxury wardrobe strategy and management firm helping executives, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and private families simplify one of the most overlooked parts of their daily lives: their wardrobes.

Originally from Paris and now based in Miami, Elsa believes a well-designed wardrobe isn’t about owning more clothes—it’s about creating systems that save time, reduce stress, and help you show up with confidence, wherever life takes you.

In this conversation, Anna and Elsa explore how personal style influences confidence, why decision fatigue often starts in our closets, and how thoughtful wardrobe planning can become a powerful productivity tool.

Because getting dressed shouldn’t drain your energy.

It should help you reclaim it.

👠 Key Moments

• Why Elsa calls herself a wardrobe strategist—not just a stylist
• How decision fatigue affects the way we get dressed
• The biggest wardrobe mistakes busy professionals make
• Lessons from growing up in Paris and building a business in Miami
• Why buying more clothes rarely solves the problem
• The essentials every woman should invest in—and where to save
• Building wardrobe systems for busy, multi-home lifestyles
• The connection between personal style and confidence
• How to create a timeless wardrobe instead of chasing trends
• Elsa’s philosophy on luxury, simplicity, and intentional living
• What’s inside Elsa’s own closet—and what it says about her
• The story behind the shoes she chose for this episode

This episode is a reminder that personal style isn’t about having the biggest wardrobe.

It’s about creating one that works for your life. Because true luxury isn’t having more. It’s having less to think about.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the most valuable thing hanging in your closet might not be the designer label—it’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly who you are and how you want to show up.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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Elsa’s Website: https://www.elsabstyling.com/

IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/

IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 

Elsa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsab_styling/ 

Elsa’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsaboutaric/ 

with Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Innovation Strategist, Attorney & Social Impact Leade

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Leigh-Ann Buchanan—attorney, innovation strategist, entrepreneur, and social impact leader whose work has helped unlock more than $100 million in philanthropic capital to transform communities and expand opportunity.

Throughout her career, Leigh-Ann has worked at the intersection of technology, economic development, government, and social impact, helping leaders and organizations rethink what’s possible. But beyond the impressive résumé is a simple belief: innovation begins with curiosity, courage, and the willingness to challenge the status quo.

In this conversation, Anna and Leighann explore what it means to lead through uncertainty, embrace reinvention, and build a future rooted in purpose—not just progress. Because innovation isn’t just about creating new technology. It’s about creating new possibilities.

👠 Key Moments 

• Why innovation is a leadership mindset—not just a business strategy
• The habits and questions that fuel creativity and breakthrough thinking
• Lessons from working across startups, government, philanthropy, and technology
• How over $100 million in social investment has helped create lasting opportunity
• Why the best leaders learn to embrace uncertainty instead of fearing it
• The opportunities—and responsibilities—that come with the rise of AI
• What public and private sector leaders can learn from one another
• Why reinvention is an essential part of every successful career
• Advice for women waiting for the “perfect” moment to pursue a bold idea
• The personal values and daily rituals that keep Leighann grounded
• How style has evolved alongside her leadership journey
• What her closet reveals that her LinkedIn profile never could

This episode is a reminder that innovation isn’t reserved for a select few.

It’s available to anyone willing to stay curious, ask better questions, and take the first step toward building something that doesn’t yet exist.

Because the future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we create.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the most innovative leaders aren’t just changing industries—they’re changing the way we think, lead, and imagine what’s possible.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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Leigh-Ann’s Website: https://www.leighannbuchanan.com/ 

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 

Leigh-Ann’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/leighann.buchanan/ 

Leigh-Ann’s LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannbuchanan/ 

with commentary from Anna Anisin

This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, we’re doing something a little different.

Over the years, guests have walked into Anna’s closet carrying shoes that tell a story. Not necessarily the most expensive shoes. Not the trendiest shoes. But the shoes that represent a moment, a memory, a lesson, or a chapter of their lives.

In this special compilation episode, Anna revisits some of the most memorable shoe stories shared on the podcast so far. Because while fashion may get us in the door, it’s the stories behind the shoes that stay with us.

From entrepreneurship and leadership to healing, reinvention, confidence, and personal growth, these women reveal how a simple pair of shoes can become a symbol of resilience, purpose, identity, and the road they’ve traveled.

👠 Featured Guests

• Svetlana Gafurova — Fashion’s Luxury Frontiers
• Katherine Doble — Dressed to Engage
• Dr. Mindy DeSeta — Let’s Talk About Sex, Power & Healing
• Adriana Cowdin — Stubborn As F❤️ck
• Sandra Abi-Rashed — Power Shoes & Purpose Moves
• Angela Solk — Power, Platforms & Playing to Win
• Amy Salinger — The Method Behind Great Style
• Gabriella Arancio — Performance, Pressure & The Power of Discipline

👠 Key Moments

• The personal stories behind some of the most memorable shoes featured on the podcast
• How style often reflects identity, confidence, and personal evolution
• The moments, milestones, and memories attached to what we wear
• Stories of resilience, reinvention, leadership, and purpose
• Why the most meaningful shoes aren’t always the most glamorous
• How fashion becomes a reflection of the lives we build
• The connection between personal style and personal growth
• Lessons learned from women who have walked very different paths

This episode is a reminder that shoes are never really just shoes. They’re a snapshot of where we’ve been. A reflection of who we are. And sometimes, a reminder of everything it took to get here.

🎧 Listen now and discover the stories behind some of the most unforgettable shoes ever featured on I Want Her Shoes. Because every pair tells a story.

And every woman has one worth sharing.

Adding a chic twist to each episode, the ‘I Want Her Shoes Podcast’ is recorded in Anna’s stunning personal closet, strategically located near the vibrant Miami Design District. This unique setting not only provides a visually captivating backdrop but also embodies the spirit of fashion and innovation that the area is known for. 

📺 Watch the episodes on YouTube to get a glimpse of this one-of-a-kind Miami closet—it’s definitely worth the view!  https://www.youtube.com/@IWantHerShoesPodcast

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IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/ 

Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/ 

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