Building A Luxury Shoe Brand | Sarah Shagalow of A. Soliani

Building A Luxury Shoe Brand | Sarah Shagalow of A. Soliani

March 10, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 8

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Sarah Shagalow discusses her journey in building the luxury shoe brand A. Soliani, sharing insights on design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship.

Building a product brand takes vision, creativity, and an incredible amount of persistence. In this episode of Pod by Pen, I sit down with Sarah Shagalow, founder of A. Soliani, a brand known for its beautifully designed shoes and leather goods. Sarah shares the story behind launching A. Soliani, what inspired her to enter the world of footwear and leather design, and the reality of building a product-based brand from the ground up. We talk about her Italian background, the challenges of manufacturing and production, and what it takes to grow a brand in today’s competitive fashion industry. This conversation is a real look at the intersection of entrepreneurship, design, craftsmanship, and building something meaningful. Follow Sarah & A. Soliani Sarah's Instagram: @sarah.soliani Instagram: @a.soliani Website: https://asoliani.com Follow & Connect Instagram: @podbypen Host: @penkunstler Sponsorship & collaborations: podbypen@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share. It helps more women find these conversations.

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Host: Penina Kunstler

Guest: Sarah Shagalow

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