After a decade in New York as a fashion buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Barneys New York, Emily traded Perry Street for Brickell and found herself in a new city, a new career, and a remote lifestyle that felt anything but connected. So instead of waiting to “find her people,” she built an ecosystem for women who wanted more — more depth, more alignment, more opportunity, and more real friendship.Today, Emily is building at the intersection of community, education, and Bitcoin — from curated events and a private members’ club to on-grid and off-grid mining projects and her women + wealth podcast, STACKED. Her work is all about helping women own their power: in their networks, in their money, and in the future they’re building.Anna and Emily dive into what it really takes to turn loneliness into leadership, happy hour into a brand, and curiosity about Bitcoin into long-term financial sovereignty.👠Key Moments:How one Facebook post and a 35-woman happy hour became The Brickell BabesThe journey from fashion buying in NYC to founding a women’s movement in MiamiWhy she believes community is a form of currency — and how to build it intentionallyHow she’s helping women understand Bitcoin, mining, and the future of money (without the jargon or gatekeeping)The role of philanthropy and her ongoing partnership with Lotus House in creating real, local impactWhat she’s learned about belonging, identity, and starting over in a new cityHer vision for what’s next — on-chain, off-grid, and always centered around ambitious women🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s equal parts strategy and soul — and discover how Emily is rewriting the rules of friendship, wealth, and female leadership, one Brickell Babe 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/@IWantHerShoesPodcastFollow us for more updates:IWHS Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoespodcast/IWHS Pod Website: https://iwanthershoes.com/Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwanthershoes/Emily’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilydempsey/ Emily’s Website: https://emilydempsey.com/Brickell Babes Website: https://thebrickellbabes.com/ EPISODE CREDITS:Writer and Host: Anna AnisinProduced, edited, and mixed by the Formulatedby TeamLINKS:Visit the I Want Her Shoes Website Follow on InstagramWatch on YouTube Subscribe to the Newsletter

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