In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Caroline Danehy, co-founder and chief creative officer of Fair Harbor, a New York City-based sustainable swimwear company that makes swim shorts from recycled plastic bottles. Listen in as Danehy discusses her young career, the inspiration behind co-founding Fair Harbor alongside her brother, and the company's focus on sustainability.

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Fair Harbor Co-Founder on Bootstrapping and Being Confident in Yourself

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Monica Arnaudo, chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty, the largest U.S. cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and beauty gifts retailer. Listen in as Arnaudo discusses the launch of the retailer's Conscious Beauty initiative, and what the program means for Ulta and its customers.

Ulta Beauty's Chief Merchant on Delivering Transparency With the Conscious Beauty Initiative

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, the award-winning play essentials company. Listen in as Rolph shares her career background, including previously co-founding organic kid's food brand Happy Family, and what lead her to start Lovevery. She discusses the extensive research behind each product sold at Lovevery, how learning and mental development are essential to the brand's products, and why offering a subscription model makes sense for the company.

Lovevery Co-Founder Talks Educational Play Essentials, Subscriptions and More

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Heidi Hertel, founder of Fitz Frames, an online eyewear retailer creating custom-fitted, 3D-printed glasses for children and adults. Hertel shares how Fitz Frames has managed an increase in demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, why the brand developed a new prescription protective eyewear design, and how the company is donating pairs to healthcare workers.

How Fitz Frames is Developing 3D-Printed Protective Eyewear for Healthcare Workers

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Carrie SiuButt, CEO of Simple Health, an online birth control prescriber. SiuButt explains the ways that the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted women’s health, how Simple Health has experienced a huge increase in online birth control orders during the crisis, and the other trends she's seeing in this sector.

Simple Health's CEO on How COVID-19 is Reshaping the Birth Control Landscape

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Kelly Murphy, director of experience at Olivela, a luxury retailer with a philanthropic twist. Listen in as Murphy discusses the brand's 20 percent giveback commitment, its statement on social media saying it stands with the Black Lives Matter movement, and how the luxury retailer is committing to actionable change within the organization.

Why Corporate Activism and Enacting Change is Core to Olivela

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Aliza Licht, founder and president of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC and author and host of the LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast. Listen in as Licht discusses her background in the fashion industry, how she thinks retailers and brands should be marketing to consumers during the COVID-19 health crisis, and how companies can sell nonessential items through storytelling.

Aliza Licht on Branding and Marketing Strategy During COVID-19

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Rachael Dalfonzo, founder and president of Monkey Feet USA, a fast-growing e-commerce brand selling children's and women's handcrafted moccasins that are fashionable, functional and high quality with affordability in mind.

Monkey Feet USA Founder on Finding the Right Partners and Connecting Authentically With Customers

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Influence Central, a social and digital consultancy. Listen in as DeBroff discusses a recent report Influence Central published based on a consumer behavior survey. She shares some of the data found in the report, including consumer behavior shifts during COVID-19.

Influence Central's CEO on How Influencer Marketing is Changing During COVID-19

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Saskia van Gendt, head of sustainability at Rothy's, a women’s shoe and bag brand known for its sustainable knit fabric that’s made from recycled bottles. van Gendt shares how and why Rothy's launched the Open Innovation Coalition, and what the program has been able to achieve so far.

How Rothy's is Uniting Brands and Fueling COVID Relief Efforts

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Elienne Anoriscat, founder and creative director of The Love of Retro (TLR), a jewelry brand that repurposes CDs into a wearable experience.

The Love of Retro Founder on Bringing Sustainability and Music Together Through Jewelry

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Amy Freeman, CEO and co-founder of The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retailer of fine spices, herbs and teas.

The Spice & Tea Exchange Founder on Giving Back to Franchisees

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder and CEO of LIVELY, the direct-to-consumer bra company that blends high style with everyday comfort.

LIVELY Founder and CEO on Putting Brand Values First, Developing 'Leisurée,' and More

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Deeannah Seymour, founder and CEO of pH-D Feminine Health, a first-of-its-kind boric acid vaginal suppository product.

pH-D Feminine Health Founder Talks Tackling the Stigma on Feminine Health

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Debbie Gonzalez, vice president of merchandising and brand management at bulk wholesale clothing company TSC Apparel and brand Tultex.

TSC Apparel Exec on Adapting to Help During Uncertain Times

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.

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