In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kristin Patrick, chief marketing officer and executive vice president at Claire's, the teen global fashion brand powerhouse for self-expression selling jewelry, accessories and more. Patrick discusses how mentorship was vital in positioning herself for career success, why it's important to lean into your uniqueness to carve a space for yourself, and much more.

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Claire's CMO Kristin Patrick on How to Lean Into Your Uniqueness and Carve Your Own Space

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Laura Ravo, chief operating officer of Strand Book Store, the New York City heritage community bookstore. She's also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Listen in as Ravo discusses what she loves about working in retail, why both grit and grace are important leadership qualities, and her advice for the next generation of female leaders.

Retail Guru Laura Ravo: "You Can Be Fierce and Kind" as a Leader

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Sara Tervo, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Express. Tervo discusses her role and responsibilities at Express, how she knew she was in the right positions during her career, the things she looked for when moving to a new job or brand, and how she worked to thrive in each new role.

Express CMO Sara Tervo Shares Her Strategy for Thriving in New Roles

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sucharita Kodali, vice president and principal analyst, retail industry at Forrester. Kodali discusses the key trends retailers should keep in mind right now, how she thinks retail will be different, yet the same in 2022, and her advice for mitigating the supply chain crisis going forward. Sucharita Kodali serves digital business strategy professionals. She's an expert on e-commerce, omnichannel retail, consumer behavior, and trends in the online shopping space.

Forrester's Sucharita Kodali on 2022 Retail Trends to Watch

This episode of Women in Retail Talks features a clip from the November Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange with Angie Rieger, senior vice president of international and wholesale at Lands' End, and advisory board member for WIRLC. Rieger discusses how the discipline and skills she's gained while training for marathons has applied to her leadership and professional growth, and how setting specific short-term goals to achieve long-term objectives is useful in both running and in business.

Lands' End SVP Angie Rieger on Setting Goals for Marathons and Life

Guest host Jasmine Bellamy, Women in Retail's director of diversity and inclusion, interviews Leslie Short, owner, president and CEO of The Cavu Group, a corporate diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm. Short discusses why she wrote her new book, "Expand Beyond Your Current Culture," and her call to action challenging all of us to expand our cultural intelligence and humility.

DEI Leaders Jasmine Bellamy and Leslie Short: Expand Your Cultural Intelligence

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kate Boyer, co-founder and CEO of Anatomie, a Miami-based luxury athleisure brand for the everyday traveler. She's also a new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Boyer discusses how her background in gymnastics helped her become a leader and inspired the Anatomie brand, and how she built the company with her husband.

'Deliver What You Promise': Anatomie's Founder on Keeping Customers

This episode of Women in Retail Talks features a clip from the November Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange. In this clip, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Mindy Perry, former chief marketing officer of Kendra Scott, the Austin-based jewelry and accessories brand founded on family, fashion, and philanthropy. Perry discusses how the Kendra Scott brand went viral on TikTok earlier this year, along with secrets to success around influencer marketing.

Former Kendra Scott CMO on the Brand's TikTok Success

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Emily Harpel, founder and owner of Art of Sucre, a gourmet cotton candy company that offers cart service and pre-spun favors. Harpel discusses the inspiration behind founding the company, her professional journey, and her experiences of not being taken seriously as a young, female business owner.

How the 'Queen of Cotton Candy' is Growing Her Brand on TikTok

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Judy Werthauser, executive vice president and chief experience officer at Five Below. Werthauser is also a 2021 Top Women in Retail honoree. Listen in as she discusses why its important to find leaders who leverage your skills holistically, how her biggest challenge as woman in business was doubting herself, and how women can stop holding themselves back.

Five Below's CXO Judy Werthauser on How Women Can Stop Holding Themselves Back

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jamie Lee, head of digital experience at Everlane, an ethically-made apparel brand. Lee is also a 2021 Woman on the Rise honoree, included in the 2021 Top Women in Retail report. Lee discusses her career background in retail and her journey to her current role, including what drew her to join Everlane.

How This 2021 Woman on the Rise is Leading Retail's Digital Transformation

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of Bearaby, a multimillion dollar direct-to-consumer company selling sustainable, breathable weighted blankets. Hamm discusses how her personal struggle with sleep deprivation inspired her to launch the business, how she knit the first Bearaby blankets herself after she was unable to find a manufacturer, and how she built a reliable supply chain as the brand quickly grew.

Bearaby's Founder Champions Rest, Self-Care and Flexibility for Her Team

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jessica Hershfield, co-founder and CEO of Just Enough Wines, a seller of consciously crafted canned wine. Hershfield discusses why she decided to sell wine in a can, what it was like breaking into the traditional wine industry with a canned product, and what sustainably sourced and packaged wine looks like for Just Enough Wines.

How Just Enough Wines' Founder is Breaking the Mold With Canned Wine

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Melanie Travis, founder and CEO of Andie, a global e-commerce company changing the way women shop for swimsuits and intimates. Travis discusses her career background, how a work retreat revealed the need for a better swimsuit shopping experience, and how Andie is addressing the culture of shame around female bodies in swimsuits.

How Andie's Founder is Innovating Swimsuit Fit and Size Inclusivity

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sally Mueller, co-founder and CEO of Womaness, a menopause wellness, skin and body care brand. Mueller discusses the menopause solutions and education offered by Womaness, how her personal experience illuminated the huge white space in women's menopause care, and her background in retail and brand building.

Brand-Builder Sally Mueller Illuminates Menopause Wellness at Womaness

The Women in Retail Talks podcast is for women retail leaders who are looking for business strategy insights as well as executive professional development advice. Each week, hear from top women retail leaders, career coaches, motivational speakers and others in engaging and candid interviews.