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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!

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Recent Episodes

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WHAT RETAIL LOOKS LIKE NEXT — SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN
Jan. 7, 2026

WHAT RETAIL LOOKS LIKE NEXT — SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN

In this episode , Michelle Sherrier and Susan Esayian catch up after a busy market season and dive into what they’re seeing on showroom floors, in merchandising, and across the retail industry. From traveling showrooms and so...
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EP 221: SHEDDING THE OLD, RESETTING THE PATH, AND TRUSTING WHAT’S NEXT
Dec. 31, 2025

EP 221: SHEDDING THE OLD, RESETTING THE PATH, AND TRUSTING WHAT’S NEXT

In this episode, Michelle closes out 2025 with a reflective solo episode about change, resilience, and retail. She shares her move from California to Oregon, joining her local Downtown Business Association, lessons from closi...
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EP 220: NEVER SAY NO — BUILDING RETAIL, RELATIONSHIPS & BRAND POWER WITH SEAN JIMENEZ AND RACHEL BLACKWELL
Dec. 24, 2025

EP 220: NEVER SAY NO — BUILDING RETAIL, RELATIONSHIPS & BRAND POWER WITH SEAN JIMENEZ AND RACHEL BLACKWELL

Sean Jimenez is a former retailer turned wholesaler with over 25 years in the industry. He currently manages more than 40 sales reps for a multi-million-dollar novelty sock and design company based in Santa Cruz, California. ...
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EP 219: REPLAY: FOREVER FUN WITH NATHAN WALDON
Dec. 10, 2025

EP 219: REPLAY: FOREVER FUN WITH NATHAN WALDON

This week’s guest is Nathan Waldon, Founder of Everything for Nathan & Co . After a bazillion plus years of product development for the big guys, nothing ever scratched his retail itch like opening his own eponymous shops. He...
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EP 218: WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A BOOMING LIFESTYLE BRAND WITH LACI HEWETT
Dec. 3, 2025

EP 218: WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A BOOMING LIFESTYLE BRAND WITH LACI HEWETT

Laci Hewett is the founder and CEO of Saltwater Boys Company, a premium coastal-inspired boys’ clothing brand based on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. What started as one crab tee sold in a Facebook mom group has grown into a t...
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EP 217: REVIVING SMALL TOWNS THROUGH RETAIL & ARTISTRY WITH LANNA TRANTHAM & JANET CALHOUN
Nov. 19, 2025

EP 217: REVIVING SMALL TOWNS THROUGH RETAIL & ARTISTRY WITH LANNA TRANTHAM & JANET CALHOUN

Lana Trantham runs Grace and Grit, a small-town emporium-style business selling unique kitchen and bath goods, organic pantry staples and handmade personal-care items. Lana learned retail and pottery merchandising from her mo...
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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…

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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…

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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…

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Reviews

Highly recommended

"No fluff and just realness. Thank you Michelle for these honest conversations!"

Gyc2019 | May 5, 2025

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

Great podcast!

"Michelle really knows retail and her respect and caring for retailers really shines through!"

None of your bees guts | June 5, 2025
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