Podcast Episodes

  • 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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  • 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. 

    📺 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 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. 

    📺 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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