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.
Hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, Total Retail Talks is a podcast for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today’s fast-paced industry. In episode 472 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kristen D’Arcy, chief marketing officer of True Religion, a global...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is thrilled to once again partner with Shoptalk to offer the WIRLC community and Shoptalk attendees alike a unique experience at this year’s show in Las Vegas! The Women in Retail Pavilion, located inside Shoptalk’s exhibit hall at booth 2232, will once again be THE spot for attendees to...
This corporate members-only workshop occurred live on Wed., Jan. 29. Women in Retail Leadership Circle corporate partners can view a recording of the workshop on this page on-demand. Visit our corporate partners page to learn more. The person who responds to every email, sits at every table, and makes every decision with you is you. Yet,...
Diane von Furstenberg delighted attendees with a surprise appearance at the Women in Retail x DVF January 2025 event. She shared stories from her iconic fashion career and personal life, and provided advice to the women leaders of today.
An inspiring panel of industry-leading women took the stage at the Women in Retail x DVF January 2025 event. Moderated by Cynthia Stoldt, CEO of Aherne Executive Search, speakers included Amanda Baldwin, CEO, Olaplex Holdings, Inc.; Claudia Cividino, president, Jared, Signet Jewelers; Nathalie Gerschtein, president, consumer products division North America, L’Oréal USA; and Sharonda Weatherspoon,...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is hosting its first-ever combined corporate partner workshop! Join us on Wednesday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn from Megan Miller, founder of The Intentional Living Method and host of the Attention to Intention podcast, for a workshop titled, Mastering the Balance: Leadership Strategies for Sustained Success and Well-Being....
“Don’t try to be perfect. If you don’t fail, you’re not going to learn anything. So let’s go for it.” Nathalie Gerschtein, president, consumer products division, North America, L’Oréal USA, shared this advice with attendees at Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s evening event at the stunning Diane von Furstenberg studio headquarters in New York City...
Happy New Year! As we step into a fresh chapter, we here at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recognize that 2025 is brimming with opportunities to innovate, connect, and create transformative experiences in our ever-evolving industry. Here’s to a year filled with bold ideas, impactful leadership, and shared success. We’re committed to bringing our...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface one of our most downloaded episodes of 2024: a special episode reflecting on 10 years of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The discussion is led by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli, who is joined by President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale and Membership Director Susan Koger. They detail Women in Retail Leadership Circle's origin story, major milestones since its launch in 2014, their favorite stories that showcase the impact of the WIRLC community, and more.
Duration: 24:16
Linda Hubbard, president and CEO of Carhartt, took the stage at the 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event, held Oct. 28. Hubbard spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations on authentic leadership. In just 15 minutes, she detailed the core principles and practices that define her leadership approach....
