The Retail Whore Podcast
TOP 25% ALL SHOWS!

The Retail Whore Podcast

Welcome to The Retail Whore Podcast by me, Michelle Sherrier: a podcast of stories and lessons from a life in retail. After decades spent in the retail industry, I’ve seen and done it all. Join me every week as I interview people from all walks of retail, the service industry, the wholesale gift industry, and more. We’ll talk about what drives them, the things they love, and some of the biggest lessons they have learned along the way.

Brace yourself for The Retail Whore Podcast, a podcast that entertains and educates!

Apple Podcasts podcast player icon Amazon Music podcast player icon Spotify podcast player icon iHeartRadio podcast player icon YouTube Channel podcast player icon

Recent Episodes

View all
INTRODUCING... SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN!
March 26, 2025

INTRODUCING... SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN!

Welcome to Shelf Talk: a brand new, add-on segment inside the Retail Whore Podcast! In this new once-a-month segment, Michelle and co-host Susan Esayian dive into all things merchandising and design. Both Michelle and Susan h...
Listen to the Episode
EP 194: GETTING RETAIL SMART WITH DAN JABLONS
March 19, 2025

EP 194: GETTING RETAIL SMART WITH DAN JABLONS

Dan Jablons heads up Retail Smart Guys, a premier consulting company for independent retail. Dan studied at the Ohio State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Production. Throughout his ...
Listen to the Episode
EP 193: YOUR HOME, YOUR STORY WITH MARY BLIGH AND JESSICA GIANCOTTI
March 12, 2025

EP 193: YOUR HOME, YOUR STORY WITH MARY BLIGH AND JESSICA GIANCOTTI

Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. Together, they founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their care...
Listen to the Episode
EP 192: HOMETOWN SWEETNESS WITH LIZ FERREIRA
March 5, 2025

EP 192: HOMETOWN SWEETNESS WITH LIZ FERREIRA

Liz Ferreira’s mom Beth started floral and gift shop Sweetbay out of her home when her two children were small. Over the years, her business has taken her to several brick-and-mortar shops, retail cooperatives and studio desi...
Listen to the Episode
EP 191: CMA MERCHANDISER’S RECAP WITH JESSICA YOUNG, RONALD CARTER, SUSAN ESAYIAN & DAVE SHERRIER
Feb. 26, 2025

EP 191: CMA MERCHANDISER’S RECAP WITH JESSICA YOUNG, RONALD CARTER, SUSAN ESAYIAN & DAVE SHERRIER

Ronald Carter likes to think of creative styling as an art form: a masterpiece, carefully crafted by imagination and passion. He fell into his career by accident as a struggling actor in need of a side hustle. Ronald was livi...
Listen to the Episode
EP 190: SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE: CMA SHOW RECAP
Feb. 12, 2025

EP 190: SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE: CMA SHOW RECAP

Many of you were interested in hearing about how the CMA job came to be, my planning process, and how everything turned out. This week, I’m recapping it all here on the podcast! Starting from the beginning, I talk about how E...
Listen to the Episode
View all Episodes

Recent Blog Posts

Rethinking Everyday Materials
Sept. 20, 2024

Rethinking Everyday Materials

I think a lot of people overthink displays when it comes to the storytelling aspect. Is it going to be expensive? That question seems to be the biggest hurdle. Props and materials don't have to be expensive. They can be items from the grocery stor…

Read the Blog Post
No Plastic Risers (Insert Joan Crawford voice)
Aug. 28, 2024

No Plastic Risers (Insert Joan Crawford voice)

Holy Cow…how is it almost September? I owe you all an apology! This was meant to be a  monthly blog and true to form, I fell off the wagon. Show seasons are challenging and I find  myself at the end of the day just wanting to unplug…

Read the Blog Post
Bin it to Win it
June 5, 2024

Bin it to Win it

Happy June! As promised, I am covering my biggest and best lessons from my time at Anthropologie. We are starting at the beginning with binning. Binning is one of the tricks that can do several things at once. It gives value to inexpensive item…

Read the Blog Post
View all posts

Sponsors

Sales Producers Inc.
Fine Lines Company

Reviews

Cant wait for the next one

"Knowing Michelle for over 5 years, I’ve learned so much about her past. It’s funny, informative and full of advises which I can apply to my store right away. Thank you and please keep making this Pod…"

Yana from Grow | July 11, 2021

A peek into the world of retail

"One episode in and I’m hooked. Michelle is a great storyteller which is perfect because the art of retail is really about being a storyteller."

Airdromes | July 8, 2021

Absolute MUST and absolute LOVE.

"I cant remember how I came across this podcast but it was like an angel came from heaven and said I know you need this…here🤣 Been in retail for years and I dont really have a lot of friends in retail…"

Fergus leave that food alone | Feb. 9, 2022

OMG - my people! 🙌🏼

"Michelle is seriously my kinda people. Her combination and humor, knowledge, and keeping it real is exactly what I need in business and life. Love how Michelle is a true supporter of the retail and c…"

Kitty Meow Boutique | Feb. 17, 2022

So good! So good!

"I love the variety to speakers Michelle finds for The Retail Whole Podcast, her topics are so broad, yet everything is relevant to the industry. It's a must listen!! Thank you for stepping into this …"

Tara Thorn | June 21, 2022
See all reviews