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.
PJ Oleksak, CEO of Nuts.com, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Oleksak spoke as part of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared her insights on embracing transformational leadership. Women in Retail Leadership Circle members can...
Mecca Mitchell, senior vice president of leadership and organizational development, DEI, and community impact at Burlington Stores, Inc., took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Mitchell spoke as part of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared...
Kelly N. Cook, CEO of David’s Bridal, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Cook spoke as the first of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared her insights on being a servant leader. Women in Retail...
Debra Whitman, executive vice president and chief public policy officer of AARP, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Whitman, a leading expert on aging, explored key questions we all face in midlife and beyond: How long will I live? Will I be healthy?...
Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Each year, the Women in Retail Leadership Summit partners with a nonprofit that gives back to our community in some way. This year we partnered with Susan G....
This video features a discussion from the Women in Retail Pavilion at Shoptalk 2025, held March 25-27 in Las Vegas. Sarah Crockett, global chief marketing officer at DSW, was interviewed by Vicki Cantrell, CEO of Vendors in Partnership. They discuss a myriad of topics, including business strategy, professional development, and leadership.
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to discuss driving profitability within their businesses at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Speakers included Candan Erenguc, chief operating officer, Anthropologie Group; Jamie Cygielman, general manager and president, American Girl, Mattel; Jennie Laar, chief commercial officer, e.l.f....
The retail world has changed dramatically since renowned designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff launched her career, and it continues to evolve rapidly today. How does she stay innovative and agile in the face of ever-changing customer expectations and digital disruptions? Minkoff answered this question during her recent keynote session at the 2025 Women in Retail...
It’s been only three weeks since our incredible 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, but we’re already looking ahead to next year! The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is excited to start planning another inspirational and uplifting event for our amazing community. Save the dates and mark your calendar to join us at the...
Rebecca Minkoff, founder of Rebecca Minkoff and the Female Founder Collective, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by industry titan Fern Mallis, the creator of New York Fashion Week and president of Fern Mallis LLC. Minkoff shared powerful leadership lessons...
