The Women in Retail Talks podcast features female retail leaders who defined their own career success and made their way to the metaphorical corner office. These powerhouse retail leaders share their personal stories, including proudest accomplishments, epic fails, major career shifts and everything in between, to give you the perfect dose of executive leadership and professional development. Every other week you’ll get real advice and valuable lessons from these C-suite women. Women in Reta ...
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From the Archives: Women in Retail Leadership Circle Reflects on 10 Years Empowering Female Leaders
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface one of our most downloaded episodes of 2024: a special episode reflecting on 10 years of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The discussion is led by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli, who is joined by President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale and Members…
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How Amina Pasha is Redefining the Chief Marketer Role at Thrive Market
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Amina Pasha, chief marketing officer of Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market on a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable. Listen in as Pasha shares her excitement over the company's 10th anniv…
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One Cold Email Changed the Career Path of Ring and Blink Exec Mimi Swain
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Mimi Swain, chief commercial officer of Ring and Blink, two leading brands revolutionizing smart home security, part of the Amazon.com portfolio of brands. Swain discusses the products she works on at Ring and Blink, how sending one …
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Rothy's CEO Jenny Ming on Her Role as a Connector
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jenny Ming, CEO of Rothy's, Inc., the fast-growing sustainable retailer. This episode was recorded during a session at the 2024 Women in Retail: On the Road San Francisco event. Listen in as Ming discusses her decision to join Rothy'…
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How Somia Farid Silber is Transforming Edible Brands as its New CEO
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, a family of consumer and service brands including its flagship brand Edible, formerly Edible Arrangements, the world's largest franchisor of stores offering fresh fruit snacks, dipped treats,…
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From the Archives: WHY Brands' Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director Diana Barnes (“DB”) on Innovation
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface our interview with Diana Barnes ("DB"), chief brand officer and creative director of WHY Brands Inc., the parent company for baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Listen in as Barnes discusses her hands-on approach to creative work at the company; WHY Brands' research and developm…
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How Chief Brand Officer Amy Smith is Impacting Mental Health at TOMS
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Amy Smith, chief brand and impact officer at TOMS, a Certified B Corp global footwear and lifestyle brand with a mission to improve lives. Listen in as Smith shares her eclectic career background, TOMS expansion beyond its original o…
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How Entrepreneur Neha Kumar Pushes Away Self-Doubt to Build Full Glass Wine Co.
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Neha Kumar, chief operating officer and co-founder of Full Glass Wine Co., a brand acquisition and management firm focused on revitalizing the direct-to-consumer wine market and currently operating Winc, Bright Cellars, Wine Insiders a…
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GNC Product and Science Chief Rachel Jones on Aligning to Your Career 'Why'
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Rachel Jones, senior vice president and chief product innovation and science officer at GNC, a leading global health and wellness brand. Listen in as Jones outlines her background as a nutritionist that led her to this role, how she bu…
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Vera Bradley CEO Jackie Ardrey on How to Lead a Successful Retail Transformation
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jackie Ardrey, president, chief executive officer and director of Vera Bradley, Inc., parent company of lifestyle brands Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. Ardrey is also a member of Women in Retail Leadership Circle! Listen in as Ardrey de…
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Why Eyebuydirect CEO Sunny Jiang Makes Time for Weekly Self-Assessments
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Sunny Jiang, CEO and president of Eyebuydirect, a leading online retailer for prescription eyewear.By Marie Albiges
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The 3 Principles That Guide Claire's EVP and Chief Merchant Claudia Lima-Guinehut
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Claudia Lima-Guinehut, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Claire's, the global teen fashion brand known for ear piercing and accessories. Lima-Guinehut shares how she moved through her nonlinear career journey,…
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WHY Brands, Inc. Chief Brand Officer & Creative Director Diana Barnes (“DB”) on Innovation
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Diana Barnes ("DB"), chief brand officer and creative director of WHY Brands Inc., the parent company for baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Listen in as Barnes discusses her hands-on approach to creative work at the c…
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Studs CEO and Founder Anna Harman on Feedback: 'Be Radically Open-Minded'
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Anna Harman, CEO and founder of Studs, the ear piercing and earring brand modernizing the ear piercing experience. Listen in as Harman shares the origin story of the brand, its concept of "earscaping" to design looks for customers, adv…
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American Freight Chief Marketer Lauri Joffe Turjeman: Be Guided by What Matters
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Lauri Joffe Turjeman, chief marketing officer at American Freight, a retail furniture chain part of Franchise Group, Inc. Listen in as Joffe Turjeman shares tips for getting your team on board during a transformation like a brand ref…
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ELOQUII Founder Julie Carnevale on Success in the Size-Inclusive Fashion Space
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Julie Carnevale, co-founder of ELOQUII and brand leader of ELOQUII and CUUP, part of FullBeauty Brands, an online, size-inclusive marketplace. Listen in as Carnevale discusses her journey to founding a plus size brand, being an early d…
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BaubleBar Co-Founder Daniella Yacobovsky Shares Her Best Advice for Entrepreneurs
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Daniella Yacobovsky, co-founder of BaubleBar, a joyful accessories and fashion and fine jewelry brand. Listen in as Yacobovsky discusses the genesis of the brand, the best and worst advice she received as an entrepreneur, her tips fo…
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How CEO Shannon Hennessy's Background Prepared Her to Lead The Habit Burger Grill
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Shannon Hennessy, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, quality made-to-order food and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. Listen in as Hennessy discusses her career journey, the importance of having finance strategy experience to prepare for…
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Anthropologie Stores Exec Mindy Massey on Empathy: 'Give Grace, Space and a Place to Connect'
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Mindy Massey, global executive director of stores at Anthropologie, a unique, full-style lifestyle brand in the URBN portfolio. Massey details how her role and leadership style has evolved over more than 20 years at Anthropologie, lead…
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NY Fashion Week Founder Fern Mallis Shares Stories and Lessons From Her Illustrious Career
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In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Fern Mallis, founder of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and Fern Mallis LLC. Mallis was also named to the third annual list of 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders by Retail Influencer Network, The DealmakeHers, and The Z Suite, in partn…
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