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.
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Jessica Thomas, chief culture and belonging officer and senior special counsel at Dollar Tree. We asked Jessica a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is in the business of getting as many female voices into the conversation when it comes to the world of retail, so we’re thrilled to be partnering with CommerceNext on a number of initiatives this year. You can learn more about each in the video above, featuring a conversation...
Hear from Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member Stacee Johnson-Williams, president of Banter by Piercing Pagoda and Peoples Jewelers at Signet Jewelers, on why she values her Women in Retail Leadership Circle membership.
Meet our 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS) coaching team! Summit attendees can book a one-on-one session with these Women in Retail Leadership Circle-certified coaches at the event: Carrie Skowronski, Founder and CEO, Leadology Tiffany Yvonne Gratton, Leadership, Lifestyle and Performance Consultant, Playmaker Solutions Samantha Craig Vient, CFP®, Wealth Management Financial Advisory, Ellevest Laura...
This video features a discussion from the Women in Retail Pavilion at Shoptalk 2025, held March 25-27 in Las Vegas. Stacy Lilien, president of LoveShackFancy, a New York City-based women’s lifestyle brand, was interviewed by Lockie Andrews, CEO and founder of RICH Hair Care Americas. They discuss a myriad of topics, including business strategy, professional...
Hear from Southern Tide CEO Carey Ann Campbell on why she values her Women in Retail Leadership Circle membership.
What is it really like to attend the Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS)? Let our past attendees tell you themselves! Watch this highlight reel featuring testimonials from women who’ve experienced the connections, insights, and energy that makes WIRLS truly special. If you’re wondering what’s in store for 2025, this is your sneak peek into the transformative...
Is there a difference between the networks of successful male and female leaders? Research from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University suggests there is. Researchers studied what types of networks helped new male and female MBAs land executive leadership positions. According to the data, women not only needed to be well-connected to their...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle consultant member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Melissa Thallemer, founding partner and executive coach at Leadership Reinvented, where she partners with small to large organizations and individuals to develop and implement custom coaching and training programs to drive change, support a positive organizational culture, and optimize...
There’s a lot of uncertainty facing retailers: a challenged economy, global unrest, a new U.S. administration, and the continued growth of artificial intelligence, to cite a few examples. Is it best to keep a strategic plan as a North Star or react as new data emerges? In this Columbus Conversations episode, Elizabeth Elliott, managing partner...
