As a recovering corporate executive, keynote speaker, and head of the Courageous Leadership Institute, I didn’t expect to get anything more out of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie than giggles and some good old-fashioned female bonding. So it’s sort of an understatement to say that, as I watched Barbie’s adventure unfold on screen, I was astonished...
Three female executives from powerhouse brands joined Women in Retail Leadership Circle in Pittsburgh earlier this month to share leadership strategies, tips for managing difficult times, and more. As part of Women in Retail’s On the Road series, the panel closed out the daylong event by sharing the podcasts and books that inspired them, the...
It’s year-end review season — that time of the year when managers provide constructive feedback to their employees; evaluate whether they have met their goals and expectations; discuss strengths and weaknesses; and pinpoint areas for growth. While giving and receiving feedback in the workplace is important — this time of year and throughout the year...
Stacey McCormick, chief marketing officer of Aerie, OFFL/NE, and Unsubscribed — all brands within the American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) portfolio — has been with AEO for 27 years and has seen the transformations within the company firsthand. At the Women in Retail On the Road event in Pittsburgh earlier this month, McCormick sat down with...
Last week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle hosted its annual On the Road event in New York City. Our East Coast members and community enjoyed a beautiful view of the Hudson River while hearing from dynamic speakers, making new connections, brainstorming business solutions with peers, and shopping at small business pop-ups! Up next, we’re heading...
Mally Roncal is a founder, author, advocate, motivational speaker, positivity preacher, wife, and mother of three. While she originally planned to become a doctor, she took a leap of faith to follow her true passion — beauty and makeup. Roncal quickly moved to the top of the “it list” in the beauty world, traveling the...
June Ryan’s accomplishments are many: During her highly successful career in the Coast Guard, she was a trailblazer, achieving many historical firsts for women, including the first enlisted woman to rise to the rank of Rear Admiral. Ryan was also the first woman to serve as the Military Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security...
Delleck Scrubs CEO Traci Inglis has held numerous CEO, president, and executive marketing roles at well-known fashion brands over the years, including New York & Co., JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and Killstar. Her most recent venture is launching Delleck Scrubs, which makes flattering and functional scrubs. At Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s On the Road event in...
Let’s all do a breathing exercise: Close your eyes. Breathe in. Breathe out. Now visualize a beautiful blue sky, crystal-clear waters, warm breezes, and stretches of white sandy beaches. Breathe in. Breathe out. Don’t you feel calmer already? Well, you will actually be able to experience those beautiful scenes and achieve that feeling of calm...
Nailah Nash is the director of retail at The Ritz-Carlton as well as the owner of Nash Luxury Group. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Nash a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her...
