About Us
What's on your wishlist?
Wishlisted is a lifestyle platform dedicated to uncovering the best products, services and clever tips that help you live a great life. Whether you’re interested in lavish luxuries, everyday necessities or life hacks – we will entertain, inform, and guide you. Hang with us, and you’ll easily find the perfect gift to impress a loved one, or find help you didn't realize you need in your life.
What We Do
Gift Guides To Love
We give you the creative gift ideas (even for those who have everything) and you get all of the credit. Shopping for others isn't easy but we've got your back.
Must-Have Products
We'll show you products you'll have a hard time resisting — you know when that buy button just shouts your name? Call us presumptuous but we'll guarantee you'll be thanking us later!
Treat Yourself Often
Whether you would like to indulge in the latest beauty or self care trends or buy comfortable gear for a trip — we hope to inspire you to put yourself self first, often.
Live A Smarter Life
We will help you live the smart life — from the simplest of life hacks to items that will change your daily routine entirely. You don't know 'til you know!
Meet the Team
Dayne Ford
Founder / CEO
Dayne Ford
Founder / CEO
Dayne was born in South Africa and spent the early years of his life there before moving to Sarasota, Florida. He founded Strive Media, the parent company of Wishlisted in 2008. He has a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and eats, sleeps and breathes all things digital. Most of his time at the office is spent furthering the impact of our brand and finding awesome, talented people to join us in our mission.
Shanna Bell Ellis
Managing Editor
Shanna Bell Ellis
Managing Editor
Shanna graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Advertising. She loves working closely with the talented team of writers here at Wishlisted, brainstorming and creating the most useful, life-enriching content for you to enjoy.
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Megan Ribbens
Content Strategist
Megan Ribbens
Content Strategist
Megan is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with degrees in journalism and psychology. After years in the newsroom, she now uses her skills to create digital campaigns for clients and works with the editorial team on new strategies for fresh content. She gets her kicks from organizing content calendars and working from home with her daughter.
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Maribeth Snyder
Social Media Manager
Maribeth Snyder
Social Media Manager
Maribeth graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing in 2016 (GO Knights!) In charge of all things Social Media, Maribeth is always up to date with the latest social trends. She's obsessed with all things dogs (especially her 2 pups), beauty products and is a self proclaimed "Queen of Puns".
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Samantha Melendez
Business Development
Samantha Melendez
Business Development
Samantha is Wishlisted's resident relationship builder and oversees advertising partnerships. She loves all things beauty, lifestyle and pets and is obsessed with her rescue pup Chubbs. You can find Samantha traveling all over for business and pleasure because she enjoys a little adventure. Samantha received her degree in Mass Communication from Boston University.
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Nathan Ferdinandt
Director of Video Production
Nathan Ferdinandt
Director of Video Production
Nathan is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Film. He spends his day creating engaging videos for your viewing pleasure. He loves his dog, his wife is cool too.
Lauren Gilbride
Sr. Designer
Lauren Gilbride
Sr. Designer
Lauren graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Graphic Design. She has since traveled around the U.S. and gained experience in areas such as User Experience & Web Design. Here at Wishlisted she is the eye behind all things design. When she isn't working she is spending time with her family and spoiling her two Pit Bull pups rotten. 🐾
Alison Atchison
Contributing Author
Alison Atchison
Contributing Author
Alison graduated from USF Tampa and loves testing gear at home, in the woods, on the water, or in the air. Her home base is in Florida with her family and pets. She's a freelance writer, chaotic good druid, and a proud cheese snob.
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Riley
Chief Cuteness Officer
Riley
Chief Cuteness Officer
Riley actively curates cuteness and maintains workplace happiness. Being cute is hard work, but someone's gotta do it.