<![CDATA[Shoe Talk]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/ Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.samantashoes.com/a/skin/frontend/default/modern/images/i_rss.gif <![CDATA[Shoe Talk]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/ Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[40 Rising Stars Under 40]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/40-under-40/ Excerpt from Black Enterprise "40 Rising Stars 40 & Under" February 26, 2012 (http://www.blackenterprise.com/2012/02/13/40-rising-stars-40-under/)

Samanta Joseph, 34 
CEO 
Samanta JosephSamantaShoes.com 

Changing the game in the retail shoe industry, Joseph runs a company that designs and retails stylish, comfortable shoes for women challenged to find footwear in their size. Her inspiration: the need to find durable comfort on city streets. “I ripped apart a pair of my very expensive shoes to see how they were made. I did some research and realized that they were made for women with high arches and insteps.” Joseph decided to design shoes that were more comfy for a wider market. 

Designing shoes has been a passion of Joseph’s since she was a child, and her business, launched in 2003, grossed approximately $1 million in 2010. 

Dream vacation: Petit Martinique, an island off of the island of Grenada. "The thing I love about the island is that there are no electronics–no TV, no telephones, no computers. So when you’re there, you’re just engulfed in the serenity of nature and can have some good old family time." 

Dream car: "Anything with a DVD player in it that will entertain my 4-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son!" 

Phone: Samsung Smiley 

Laptop: Lenovo X200 "It’s lightweight and compact and does everything I need it to do." 

Other tech tools: Canon Powershot SX210IS "I love this camera so much because it has the Powershot compactness but the operating system of an EOS, like the Canon Red Deluxe D. It has a super zoom and the digital quality of the pictures is so awesome." 

Favorite store: Crazy 8 "I shop mostly for my kids, so anywhere I can get quality at an affordable price is where I will live." 

Favorite beverage: "A natural, very tasty veggie fruit juice that my dad makes."

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:53:37 +0000 <![CDATA[Samanta Rings the Bell at NYSE]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/nyse_startupamerica/ ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:34:52 +0000 <![CDATA[Samanta Shoes on Essence Big Black Book of Websites]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/essence_big_book/ ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:29:31 +0000 <![CDATA[Samantashoes.com Upgraded]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/launch/ After listening to your feedback, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Samantashoes.com.  Women have trouble finding stylish shoes in larger sizes (size 11, size 12, size 13, size 14).  Our goal at Samanta is to bring style & comfort in your size, so we worked hard for the past several months with that goal in mind.  

New Features:

  • It's now easier to find the styles, colors, or price range you’re looking for
  • You can practically touch the shoes with our photo zooming technology
  • You can show the world your favorite shoes by "Liking" them on Facebook
  • We have integrated our inventory with our retail partner, Endless (Powered by Amazon), so you can find our stylish shoes in your size (Sizes 6-14) 
  • This blog, which will allow us to interact better with the Samanta Shoes Family
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We love feedback, so use the comments below to tell us what you think. 

Enjoy!

Samanta

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Viv Wide Pumps Featured on the Wendy Williams Show]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/wendywilliams/ Wendy Williams Show Logo Beige Viv Wide Pumps featured in the Plus Size Fashion segment on the Wendy Williams Show.
Read the feature.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Samanta Joseph Featured on Jet Magazine]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/jetmagazine/ "Samanta Joseph didn’t plan on becoming a shoe designer. But Joseph was always a bit picky about her shoes and got into the habit of creating her own – taking bits and pieces from one pair of shoes– bows or shoelaces, for example – and putting them on another pair to make her shoes unique. Now, as head of Samanta Shoes, Joseph, 33, is not only sharing her creative twists on footwear but serving a special niche market – large-size women’s shoes. The 7-year-old company offers styles up to size 14 and can be found on most major shoe online retailer sites."
 
Read More (PDF)]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Major Feature in Season Premier of Starter Wife]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/starter_wife/ Television shows have turned great brands into household names. Debra Messing returns to USA Network as Molly Kagan in The Starter Wife, recipient of 10 Emmy Award nominations. The Samanta Brand had a major feature in the season premiere. The following styles were featured: Viv Tan Pump, Celeste Burgundy, Viv Pony, Viv Sling (Red, Black, Tan), Kimberlee, and Kimberlee Tall.
 
]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Viv Pump Featured on the Wendy Williams Show]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/vivpumpwendy/

It’s almost time to store away your summer clothes and bring out your fall ensemble. Essence beauty editor, Pamela Edwards, reveals this year's Fall fashion trends.

  • Take a jumpsuit into the fall by pairing it with a tailored jacket. 
  • Bold brights can be highlighted with neutral tones.
  • Give lace an edge by pairing with bold accessories.
  • Tone down the bulk of faux fur with form fitting skirts or pants.

    • Nicole (pictured above) is modeling the lace trend, which is hot this Fall, with a pair of Viv Pumps by Samanta.

    ]]>     Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:02:07 +0000     <![CDATA[Featured on the Today Show]]> http://www.samantashoes.com/a/shoetalk/todayshow/ Our very own Samanta Viv Pump was featured on the Today Show by Adam Glassman, Creative Director of Oprah's O Magazine.

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