Podcast Episodes

  • Episode 50 | Telling Stories That Stick: Building a Brand with Love 🩷 | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Katie Love — Founder & CEO, Love Social Media

    What happens when a TV reporter covering natural disasters and political drama suddenly pivots to help brands go viral? You get Katie Love — powerhouse founder, unapologetically pink, and proof that storytelling still sells.

    In this milestone 50th episode of the I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Katie to talk about building a social media empire with heart, hustle, and a hint of glitter. From newsrooms to boardrooms, Katie’s journey is filled with lessons on leadership, personal power, and why you don’t need to tone it down to level up.

    From managing campaigns for Real Housewives to scaling her own agency while navigating motherhood and NICU life — Katie shows us what it means to be relentless, resourceful, and real in an industry that’s always evolving.

    This is not just a story of business — it’s a masterclass in how to build a brand, trust your gut, and keep going (even when people say “that’s not how it’s done”).

    👠 Key Moments:

    • Katie’s leap from investigative reporter to entrepreneur — and what sparked the shift
    • Building Love Social Media from scratch 
    • Sexism, style, and standing tall in rooms full of doubt
    • Real talk on balancing ambition, boundaries, and baby bottles
    • Why your story matters — and how to share it with strategy and soul
    • What it’s really like managing major celebrity brands online
    • The 5 things every powerful woman needs to thrive

    This episode is a celebration of bold pivots, self-belief, and the kind of leadership that breaks stereotypes and algorithms alike.

    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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  • Episode 49 | Wrapped in Luxury: Gifting Trends That Sparkle & Speak | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    With Svetlana Gafurova, Founder at Mathilda & Moon

    This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, we’re unwrapping elegance, meaning, and a little birthday sparkle.

    Host Anna Anisin is joined by returning guest Svetlana Gafurova, founder of Matilda and Moon, and the powerhouse from Episode 8: Fashion’s Luxury Frontiers. This time, she’s back to talk 2025 luxury gifting trends — just in time for the holidays and Anna’s birthday.

    From timeless treasures to intentional presentation, this episode dives into what makes a gift truly unforgettable — and how to give with style and soul.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • The new luxury: Why meaning and craftsmanship matter more than price
    • What’s trending this season: from practical luxury to bespoke finds
    • The one question to ask before choosing a gift
    • Mistakes to avoid when gifting in 2025
    • Memorable gifts they’ve given (and received!)
    • How luxury is evolving into a more conscious, personalized experience

    Whether you’re shopping for someone special, curating your own wishlist, or looking for high-touch gifting ideas for your team — this conversation will help you give with more intention, elegance, and joy.

    🎧 Tune in now to celebrate style, storytelling, and the beauty of meaningful giving

    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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  • Episode 48 | Redefining Connection, Currency & Confidence | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Emily Dempsey — Entrepreneur, Community Builder & Bitcoin Advocate

    In this high-energy episode of I Want Her Shoes, host Anna Anisin sits down with Emily Dempsey — social entrepreneur, community architect, and the founder of The Brickell Babes, a Miami-based women’s network that’s grown from one casual happy hour to a movement of over 50,000 ambitious women.

    After a decade in New York as a fashion buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Barneys New York, Emily traded Perry Street for Brickell and found herself in a new city, a new career, and a remote lifestyle that felt anything but connected. So instead of waiting to “find her people,” she built an ecosystem for women who wanted more — more depth, more alignment, more opportunity, and more real friendship.

    Today, Emily is building at the intersection of community, education, and Bitcoin — from curated events and a private members’ club to on-grid and off-grid mining projects and her women + wealth podcast, STACKED. Her work is all about helping women own their power: in their networks, in their money, and in the future they’re building.

    Anna and Emily dive into what it really takes to turn loneliness into leadership, happy hour into a brand, and curiosity about Bitcoin into long-term financial sovereignty.

    👠Key Moments:

    • How one Facebook post and a 35-woman happy hour became The Brickell Babes
    • The journey from fashion buying in NYC to founding a women’s movement in Miami
    • Why she believes community is a form of currency — and how to build it intentionally
    • How she’s helping women understand Bitcoin, mining, and the future of money (without the jargon or gatekeeping)
    • The role of philanthropy and her ongoing partnership with Lotus House in creating real, local impact
    • What she’s learned about belonging, identity, and starting over in a new city
    • Her vision for what’s next — on-chain, off-grid, and always centered around ambitious women

    🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s equal parts strategy and soul — and discover how Emily is rewriting the rules of friendship, wealth, and female leadership, one Brickell Babe at a time.

    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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  • Episode 47 | How to Avoid Holiday Shipping Nightmares + Gifting Furniture | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Brooke Sharpton, Founder of Almond Wind

    This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, we’re diving into legacy gifting, design that lasts, and how to avoid shipping disasters this holiday season.

    Host Anna Anisin is joined by returning guest Brooke Sharpton — entrepreneur, founder of Almond Wind, and one of our most listened-to voices from Episode 21, “Legacy, Leverage & Life Transitions.” Now, she’s back with a brand-new luxury furniture line, just in time for holiday gifting season.

    Whether you’re gifting a statement piece, curating your own dream space, or just want to avoid delivery chaos — this episode is your guide to gifting with elegance (and logistics) in mind.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • Why furniture and large-scale pieces are the new wave in luxury gifting
    • Brooke’s best advice to avoid holiday shipping delays (and mistakes!)
    • What to consider before gifting furniture — from timing to taste
    • Creative ways to “gift big” without spoiling the surprise
    • Behind the launch of Almond Wind — Brooke’s debut furniture line
    • Favorite home items to give, receive, and live with

    🎧 Tune in now for a conversation full of modern etiquette, design storytelling, and practical tips for elevated gifting — without the stress.

    Let us know: What’s the best home or lifestyle gift you’ve ever received?

    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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  • Episode 46 | Styling Confidence with Vision & Edge | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Samantha Brown — Celebrity Stylist, Fashion Director & Author

    In this episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with the ever-stylish Samantha Brown — celebrity wardrobe stylist, fashion video director, and newly published author of Dressing Up: Pip’s Truly Fashionable Tale.

    With a career that spans editorial styling for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ, backstage direction at New York Fashion Week for designers like Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta, and personal styling for professionals and public figures alike — Samantha brings both edge and empathy to the way she helps people show up in their power.

    Anna and Samantha talk about the evolution of personal style, the behind-the-scenes magic of styling red carpets and fashion shows, and how confidence is often built one outfit (and one brave choice) at a time. They also explore her latest role as an author and why she believes fashion isn’t just for grown-ups — it’s a language of self-expression at any age.

    Whether you’re a fashion lover, a working woman evolving your look, or a mom teaching confidence to the next generation, this episode is your reminder that style is never superficial — it’s deeply personal.

    👠Key Moments:

    • Samantha’s path from editorial fashion to personal styling
    • How she blends runway glamour with real-world practicality
    • The story behind her children’s book Dressing Up
    • What your wardrobe says about your identity — and how to take control of it
    • Why she believes style is a tool for confidence, clarity, and reinvention

    🎧 Listen now to discover how one of the most respected stylists in the game uses fashion to empower, uplift, and inspire — from photo shoots to school runs, from Fashion Week to self-worth.

    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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  • Episode 45 | Holiday Fashion Crimes: What to Wear (and What to Retire) | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with — Style Expert & Co-Founder, Boss Batches Podcast

    In this style-forward episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin is joined by the ever-iconic Ella Muradyan — stylist, entrepreneur, and the voice of reason we all need this holiday season.

    From glitter gone wrong to last-minute looks that actually work, Anna and Ella are unpacking the fashion dos, don’ts, and absolutely nots of the season. If you’ve ever stared at your closet before a party and thought “I have nothing to wear” (while surrounded by way too many sequins)… this one’s for you.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • What holiday fashion trends are in this year — and how to actually wear them
    • The most common mistakes women make during party season
    • What to stop wearing (Ella is not holding back)
    • How to balance comfort, confidence, and chic
    • The art of layering without losing the look
    • Why tailoring and fit matter more than trends
    • The difference between a statement piece… and a style crisis

    Whether you’re dressing for an office party, a family dinner, or a full-blown NYE slay — this episode is your ultimate holiday style check-in.

    🎧 Tune in now and let us know your personal holiday fashion crimes by tagging @iwanthershoespodcast. We’re not judging… but Ella might be.

    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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