In this episode, New York Times bestselling author of Anna: The Biography and host of the hit Back Row podcast, Amy Odell joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis and FASHIONPHILE’s Head of Social Commerce Ben Gallagher to unbox unfiltered fashion media, high-stakes biography writing, and the evolving definition of luxury.

Amy shares how she broke into New York journalism, took big swings writing about polarizing cultural icons, and gained rare access to fashion’s inner circle (from Serena Williams to Grace Coddington). The group dives into how archival red-carpet moments with stars like Zendaya and Law Roach elevate vintage pieces to A-list status, how AI-generated “slop” is disrupting digital media, and why modern luxury consumers are shifting their focus toward analog watches, rich product histories, and intentional secondhand style.

The conversation covers how archival style defines modern cool, why authentic human stories outshine digital noise, and where fashion media is headed next.

In this episode, media executive Sade Strehlke joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the art of the hunt, the lasting value of pre-loved luxury, and why the best pieces come with a story.

From beginning her career as an intern at The Wall Street Journal to serving as Editor-in-Chief at Popsugar and Head of Home Editorial at Walmart, Sade shares how strategic career jumps accelerated her path. She opens up about balancing high-powered executive roles with motherhood, bagging jaw-dropping designer deals on the secondhand market (like the $30,000 mink coat from The Row she scored for $1,700), and her long-lasting love affair with resale. Over the years, she’s built a style philosophy rooted in intentionality, circular fashion, and attracting—not chasing—the perfect handbag. This mindset inspired her to launch Roux, an AI-powered commerce app that styles, shops, and acts as a resale concierge on your behalf.

The conversation covers accessories with appreciating resale value (such as the ever-coveted Hermes Birkin and Kelly), objects that are passed down from generation to generation, and how circularity is reshaping the way we shop and sell.

In this episode, digital creator, style expert, and social justice advocate Tashira Halyard joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox conscious consumption, building a capsule wardrobe, and fashion as an act of self-expression.

From starting her blog Politics & Fashion while studying for the bar exam to pivoting from child welfare policy to working at Saint Laurent after surviving breast cancer, Tashira shares how personal adversity shaped her career and style philosophy. She discusses finding your “style pillar,” when to invest in trends, and the role circularity plays in curating a closet. She also reveals why shopping and selling pre-loved gems (like the JPG Birkin she sourced from FASHIONPHILE) is akin to borrowing a book from a library.

The conversation dives deep into why resale models are essential to the future of retail, how consumers can build sustainable value in their closets, and what it means to shop with true intention.