Podcast Episodes

  • Episode 44 | Power Shoes & Purpose Moves | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    Crafting Connection Through Strategic Mentorship with  Sandra Abi‑Rashed

    In this inspiring episode of the I Want Her Shoes podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Sandra Abi-Rashed — award-winning woman in tech, digital transformation leader, and co-founder of Mentoro, a global mentorship movement reshaping how we connect, grow, and lead.

    With over 20 years of experience bridging brand, data, and technology across both agency and client worlds, Sandra brings a rare blend of intuition and insight to the way modern business is built. Whether she’s scaling teams, launching mentorship cohorts, or guiding executives through cultural change, her impact is both strategic and deeply personal.

    Sandra’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. From her immigrant roots to her role as a VP of Business Strategy and Transformation, she’s made a career out of building powerful bridges — between departments, people, platforms, and generations.

    Anna and Sandra dive into the beauty of mentorship, the realities of leadership as a woman in tech, and how to stay grounded while navigating high-growth, high-pressure environments. If you’ve ever wondered how to merge your mission with your metrics — this conversation is your blueprint.

    👠 Key Takeaways:

    • How Sandra navigated the intersection of marketing, data, and transformation to shape her leadership philosophy
    • Why mentorship is not just about giving back — but building forward
    • How women leaders can balance multiple identities without burning out
    • The unique challenges and strengths of immigrant work ethic and Gen X leadership
    • Why being a connector is one of the most powerful leadership tools of our time
    • How personal presence, intentionality, and emotional intelligence fuel transformation

    Whether she’s in a boardroom or leading a movement, Sandra’s presence is unmistakable — thoughtful, powerful, and rooted in connection. She’s showing a new generation of women that real leadership isn’t loud — it’s intentional.

    🎧 Tune in for a conversation full of wisdom, strategy, and heart — and discover how Sandra is mentoring the future, one bold step (and one honest conversation) 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 43 | Holiday Beauty, Bold Looks & Confidence That Glows | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Fatima Rosa — Beauty Expert & Creative Force

    This week on I Want Her Shoes Podcast, we’re serving red lips, gold shimmer, sleek glam, and the confidence to carry it all.

    Host Anna Anisin is joined once again by the radiant Fatima Rosa — beauty expert, content creator, and returning guest — to talk about holiday beauty trends that actually work in real life. From subtle glam to bold statement looks, this episode is your go-to guide for owning your glow this season.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • The beauty trends Fatima is loving for the holidays
    • What’s out this season (goodbye, heavy contour 👋)
    • Small makeup moves that make a big impact
    • Confidence tips for trying bold new looks
    • Beauty as a form of self-expression
    • Gifting picks: drugstore gems & luxury holy grails

    Whether you’re heading to a dinner party, a family get-together, or just want to feel ✨that girl✨ while wrapping gifts — this conversation will help you show up and shine.

    🎧 Tune in now for an episode full of glow, grit, and glitter — and don’t forget to tag us in your holiday beauty looks @iwanthershoespodcast!

    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. 

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  • Episode 42 | Building Real Connection Through Leadership & Intention | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Ashley Targuello — Entrepreneur, Mother, & Co-CEO of CanWe

    In this heartfelt episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Ashley Targuello — mom, wife, entrepreneur, and co-founder & co-CEO of CanWe, a social connection app designed to bring people together with purpose.

    With a background that spans competitive sports, international relations, PR, and now tech entrepreneurship, Ashley has always been driven by one core value: meaningful connection. Whether she’s leading her team, raising her children, or building new pathways for digital wellness, Ashley brings clarity, compassion, and conviction to everything she touches.

    Anna and Ashley dive into what it takes to create a product rooted in empathy, the realities of raising a company and a family simultaneously, and why human connection — not just scale — should be every founder’s North Star.

    If you’re building something from the ground up (or trying to stay grounded while doing it), this episode is your reminder that leadership is personal — and community is everything.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • The origin story of CanWe and the mission behind “social navigation”
    • How Ashley balances her roles as founder, wife, and mother — without losing herself in the process
    • Why she believes connection is the most powerful metric in business
    • Her thoughts on building inclusive digital spaces and scaling with soul
    • What personal presence, leadership style, and wardrobe mean to her as a modern woman in tech

    🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that blends motherhood, mission, and momentum — and discover how Ashley is redefining success through intention, impact, and authentic connection.

    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. 

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  • Episode 41 | Don’t Be That Guest: Modern Etiquette for Stylish Women | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    with Chef Nicole — Food & Fashion Series

    Welcome to another deliciously real episode of I Want Her Shoes Podcast — where we sit down with powerhouse women who are redefining success, style, and substance on their own terms.

    In this episode, host Anna Anisin is joined once again by fan-favorite Chef Nicole Votano — a chef, founder, and one of the warmest voices in food, hospitality, and modern connection.

    Together, they unpack something we all need but rarely discuss: food etiquette. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, joining a group gathering, or just trying to make the right exit without making it awkward — this episode is your go-to guide.

    👠 Key Moments:

    • What to do before you show up (especially in group settings)
    • How to contribute thoughtfully if you’re not the host
    • What not to do at the table (no side-eyeing the bill, y’all!)
    • How to leave gracefully — without ghosting or overstaying
    • And why manners and presence still matter in a hyper-digital world

    Chef Nicole and Anna break down the do’s and don’ts of being a polished, intentional guest — and how you can show up in a way that reflects grace, confidence, and self-awareness.

    🎧 Listen now for a conversation that’s equal parts chic and grounded — and learn how to elevate your dining energy without ever picking up the check first.

    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. 

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  • Episode 40 | Stuborn As F❤️ck | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    Rising, Reclaiming, and Reinventing with Adriana Cowdin

    In this bold and unfiltered episode of I Want Her Shoes, host Anna Anisin sits down with powerhouse author and executive Adriana Cowdin, whose memoir Stubborn As F❤️ck is a love letter to resilience, reinvention, and refusing to shrink.

    Adriana’s journey is anything but conventional — she’s survived life-threatening illness, devastating heartbreak, and the kind of identity loss that can unravel everything you thought you were. But through it all, she rebuilt — with wit, wisdom, and her signature stubborn streak fully intact.

    This conversation is a masterclass in rising through rock bottom and rewriting the rules on womanhood, wellness, and worth. Anna and Adriana unpack what it means to dress for the life you’re reclaiming, how chronic illness shaped her relationship with style, and why self-expression is one of the fiercest forms of healing.

    👠 Key Takeaways:

    • How Adriana used fashion to reconnect with her identity after illness and trauma
    • What it really means to “be too much” — and why that might be your greatest power
    • The brutal truth about people-pleasing and how to break the addiction to being liked
    • Why therapy didn’t fix her — but helped her finally meet herself
    • The healing power of stubbornness, glimmers, and gut instinct
    • How to rebuild your life from the inside out — with humor, heart, and high style

    Every chapter of Adriana’s life could’ve broken her — but instead, she turned them into lessons, laughter, and unapologetic truth bombs. Whether she’s challenging toxic narratives or championing personal style as a tool for self-love, her story reminds us that strength doesn’t always look polished — sometimes, it looks like messy courage and killer boots.

    🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s unfiltered, unforgettable, and deeply empowering.

    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. 

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  • Episode 39 | Made to Measure | I Want Her Shoes Podcast

    Crafting Confidence Through Custom Style with Genavieve Paige Villar

    In this inspiring episode of the I Want Her Shoes podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Genavieve Paige Villar, the Miami-born designer and entrepreneur behind Private Label Styles and Genavieve the Label. From opening her first boutique at just 20 years old to designing custom gowns for brides, executives, and celebrities, Genavieve has built a fashion empire rooted in passion, precision, and heart.

    Her journey is one of grit and grace — from navigating the challenges of COVID to balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, Genavieve has turned every obstacle into an opportunity for reinvention. Today, she continues to design with purpose, helping women feel confident, beautiful, and seen through one-of-a-kind pieces that tell their story.

    Anna and Genavieve dive deep into what it takes to build a business from the ground up, the power of designing with intention, and the art of creating a life that fits you — beautifully.

    👠 Key Takeaways:

    • How Genavieve built her first boutique at 20 and transformed it into a globally inspired fashion brand
    • What makes custom fashion so powerful — and why true style always starts with confidence
    • How motherhood shaped her leadership, creativity, and priorities
    • The lessons learned from building a business through personal loss and global disruption
    • Why timeless design and emotional connection will always outlast fast fashion
    • How resilience, and feminine strength power every stitch of her success

    Each garment designed by Genavieve is a love letter to individuality — a reminder that fashion isn’t just what you wear, it’s how you feel. From bridal gowns to red carpet looks, her creations embody elegance, authenticity, and empowerment.

    🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s as stylish as it is soulful — and discover how Genavieve is helping women step into their confidence, one custom look (and one bold dream) 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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