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.
How do women and girls build confidence? Confidence is built through experiences, not compliments. Confidence building requires a safe environment with supportive people and activities that stretch your expertise. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit to examine the challenges...
At Women in Retail Leadership Circle, we know the most powerful insights often come from within our own community. That’s why we’re inviting you — the trailblazers, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of retail — to share your insights, experiences, advice and more with our audience. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a...
During a panel at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, four retail and brand c-suite executives were asked to identify the number one skill or trait that separates high-achievers from everyone else. The top response? Curiosity. In this clip from the discussion, two panelists Stacy Bowe, president of HSN brand and U.S. merchandising at...
Jai Ferrell, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, believes you should never have to dim your light in any space. The former chief commercial revenue officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) spoke at last month’s Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit. In this clip from her keynote, Ferrell shares her guiding principles: integrity...
Laysha Ward spent a remarkable 33 years at Target Corp., most recently serving as its executive vice president and chief external engagement officer. But even as one of the nation’s leading female C-suite executives, she faced biases and challenges at work. In this video clip from the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, Ward recounts...
When Mecca Mitchell thinks about professional courage, she breaks it into three parts: attitude, aptitude and appetite. In other words, it’s informed by who you are, what you can do, and what you want. Mitchell, senior vice president of leadership and organizational development, DEI, and community impact at Burlington Stores, Inc., spoke as part of...
In her first two months as the CEO of David’s Bridal, Kelly Cook has been thinking a lot about servant leadership. Just 30 days into her new role leading transformation at the Pennsylvania-based company, Cook took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL, to share...
Why and how did SoulCycle cut through the crowded fitness industry? What made the brand “sticky” enough to grab consumers’ interest? Amy Shecter, CEO of Cast Jewelry, asked these questions of Julie Rice, co-founder of Peoplehood and SoulCycle, on stage during the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. In...
PJ Oleksak, CEO of Nuts.com, shared her insights on embracing transformational leadership during the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Oleksak’s playbook includes five steps to be a VITAL transformational leader: Voice a bold vision that inspires. Instill authenticity. Transform talent and potential. Activate curiosity and challenge the status...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Karina Dolgin, chief product and revenue officer of James Avery Jewelry, a Texas-based, family-owned artisan jewelry brand. We asked Karina a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would...
