Special Edition: The Women Who Chose Manolos
6/25/202616 min
From boardrooms to galleries, from entrepreneurship to style, these women share what Manolos represent to them — confidence, craftsmanship, individuality, and the courage to walk your own path.
Because at I Want Her Shoes, the shoes have never really been about fashion.
They’re about the stories behind the women who wear them.
👠 Featured Guests
- Melisa Pegus — Unveiling the Strategy Behind Style and Success
- Ella Muradyan — Stylishly Securing
- Courtney Spritzer — Socially Stylish
- Ashley Targuello — Building Real Connection Through Leadership & Intention
- Mindy Solomon — Art, Reinvention & Building a Legacy Through Creativity
👠 Key Moments
- The history and legacy of Manolo Blahnik
- How Sex and the City helped make Manolos a cultural phenomenon
- Why iconic fashion pieces often represent much more than style
- The connection between confidence, identity, and personal expression
- The stories behind each guest’s choice
- What luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless style mean to successful women today
- Why fashion is often about memory, milestones, and meaning
This episode is a celebration of style, storytelling, and the women who inspire us.
Because sometimes a shoe is just a shoe. And sometimes it’s a symbol of the journey that got you where you are.
🎧 Listen now and discover why these remarkable women chose one of fashion’s most iconic brands.
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 CREDITS:
Writer and Host: Anna Anisin
Produced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby Team
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First 90 secondsAnna Anisin· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi there. This is your friend Ana, and the question that I've been getting the most from all of my friends is: What are we wearing? This age-old question isn't just about choosing an outfit, it's about choosing how we present ourselves to the world. I created the I Want Her Shoes podcast to dive deep into what it means to dress with intention. Whether you're heading to a council meeting or just having a casual day out with your family, join the conversation as we explore the power of personal style and the decisions that shape our public personas. Put on your favorite pair of shoes and step into my closet. [upbeat music] Welcome back to the I Want Her Shoes podcast. I'm your host, Ana Anderson, and today's episode is a little bit different. Over the last 18 months, I've spoken to over 60 women, and one thing that I always ask is, "Please bring a pair of shoes with you that has the most interesting story that you could share, a shoe that has an emotional connection. It really represents kind of the journey that you've walked in those shoes." While we've seen all kinds of shoes here, I wanted to celebrate today one iconic shoe that actually has been picked many times, and that is the legendary Manolo Blahnik.