Kristina Stidham is the digital content director at Women in Retail Leadership Circle and sister brands Total Retail and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality at NAPCO Media. She is passionate about digital media and handles video, podcast and virtual event production for all brands. You can often find her at WIRLC, TR, WLT&H or industry events with her camera and podcasting equipment—or at home on Zoom—recording interviews with thought leaders and business executives.
Kristina holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Production from the Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication in Philadelphia. Go Owls! When she's not in the office, she loves to go on long walks, sing around the house, hangout with her family and two pet guinea pigs, and travel to new places.
You may have heard stories of the incredible annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit and what it’s like to be fully immersed in a community of powerful, authentic women. If you’ve never attended, the Summit encompasses an impactful three days of personal and professional development. We’ll be gathering our community at the JW Marriott Orlando,...
Today’s leaders are navigating nonstop demands, competing priorities and the pressure to continually perform. What if you could gain practical, repeatable tools to manage stress, protect your energy, and stay focused and effective when the pressure is high? That’s what our next interactive workshop promises to deliver for Women in Retail Leadership Circle members. Through...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Artemis Patrick, president and CEO of Sephora North America. The interview was recorded at the Women in Retail: On the Road event in San Francisco last week. Patrick touches on a variety of topics, including how she built her 20-year career at the beauty retailer; leveraging AI to enhance the customer experience at Sephora; advice for the next generation of women leaders; and more.
Duration: 31:10
Monica Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, grew a simple idea born in her mother’s kitchen into a nationally recognized brand. Nassif shared lessons in entrepreneurship, leadership and legacy during Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s On the Road Chicago event, held Oct. 6. In this clip from her keynote session, Monica explains why brand...
At the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 27-29 in Miami, a panel of rising retail leaders took the stage to discuss how next-gen talent is transforming the industry. Panelists included Leigha Dunbar, senior director, merchandising, PetSmart; Jennifer Girvan, director, PR and influencer partnerships, Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey; Amanda...
At the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 27-29 in Miami, a panel of C-suite leaders took the stage to discuss a myriad of topics. Panelists included Linda Findley, president and CEO, Sleep Number; Stacee Johnson-Williams, chief merchandise operations and sourcing officer, Signet Jewelers; Susie Kuhn, president, Active Group, Wolverine Worldwide; Sue Schick,...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of REI Co-op, a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op. This interview was recorded at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Circle On the Road: Seattle event, held on Nov. 6. Mary Beth details her career journey, lessons she's learned from leading purpose-driven brands, her approach to mentorship, and more.
Duration: 27:57
Once again, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) community brought incredible energy to our On the Road: New York City event! Our annual fall event in the Big Apple is always special, and yesterday’s experience was no exception. More than 35 female retail executives shared their insights and advice on stage. A few standout...
Shakaila Forbes-Bell, fashion psychologist and founder of the platform Fashion is Psychology, was a featured speaker during the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 27-29 in Miami. While retail leaders shape the industry, they often overlook their own consumer tendencies. This keynote invited attendees to hold up a gentle mirror and examine the...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Cheryl Liu, founder and CEO of Raspberry AI, generative artificial intelligence software for creatives in retail. We asked Cheryl a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like...
