Hi ladies! Happy March 1, or the first day of Women’s History Month! Every year, this month celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. While I think every month should be dedicated to women (ha!), I thought this month would be a good time to focus on two women I...
Hi ladies! As you probably know by now, I’m pretty excited about the upcoming Women in Retail Leadership Summit! It’s taking place at the Four Seasons in Miami from April 26-28, and we’d love to have you join us! Rooms are going fast, so register now! We’re also excited to announce that another fabulous keynote...
Talk to marriage experts and they’ll tell you one of the secrets of a long-lasting relationship is having a weekly date night with your mate. It’s a great time to focus on each other like you did in the glory days of new love. I understand the thought behind this practice and it’s well-intentioned. I...
Hi ladies! I don’t know about where you are, but here in New York the weather has been less than kind (think rain, wind and some kind of crazy hail-like substances) the past few weeks, and I’m getting a big case of the winter blues. Any of you feel that way as well? If you...
I would bet that you’re reading this because you don’t believe the title. By reading this, you’re either curious, questioning or even challenging me. As a writer and a marketer, I’m proud of that — your attention is my currency. I’d like to challenge the stereotypes about customer service. Let’s narrow the conversation by talking...
Hi Ladies! As you can probably tell from recent issues of Inner Circle, I’m pretty excited about the upcoming Women in Retail Leadership Summit! It’s taking place at the Four Seasons in Miami from April 26-28, and we’d love to have you join us! Rooms are going fast, so register now! I’m also excited to...
I get it. It’s rough to get up without hitting the snooze button. The fact that most of us get less than the recommended seven hours to eight hours of sleep a night means that when our alarms go off, our bodies are still in deep-sleep mode and our core temperatures are low. This makes...
Have you seen the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures” yet? If not, GO! And bring your daughters, nieces, mentors, mentees or any woman who means anything to you. This extraordinary story of three brilliant women of color who played significant roles in the nascent stages of our space program is so inspiring. And if you go,...
Patti Hester is chief strategist, e-commerce and distribution at Platinum Circle Partners, a company that specializes in logistics information management and transportation solutions. Patti is also an associate member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle. This interview I conducted recently with Patti will help us to get to her know a little better. Women in...
I’m writing this right before I leave for my bucket list trip to Cuba! A friend and I decided to stop talking about and just do it, and, after several months of planning, it’s actually happening! I’m so excited to see what adventures lie ahead, and I promise to share stories and pictures with you...
