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.
Diana Ganz is co-founder of SuitShop, a destination for affordable, size- and gender-inclusive, and yours-to-keep suiting. Ganz recently spoke on a panel discussing emerging technology trends at Total Retail Tech in Denver, hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail. In this video interview from the event, she provides an overview of the...
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to discuss how to create a culture of trust, success and belonging at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event on November 2. Speakers included Chèla Gage, senior vice president, talent acquisition, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, Reformation; Zabina Bhasin, founder, In...
Dr. Jen Welter changed the game when she became the first female to coach an NFL team. Not only did she successfully help lead the Arizona Cardinals to win the 2015 NFC West division title, but she also earned their respect and trust by forming a strong bond and believing in them. In this clip...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Katie Sol, CEO and founder of Mystical Living, an online marketplace and podcast, and lifestyle clothing brand Love Lillett. She is also a leadership coach for female executives, teaching her Magnetic Leadership Method. We asked Sol a series of questions about...
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to share their career journeys, lessons and advice at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event on Nov. 2. Speakers included Ariela Nerubay, chief marketing officer, executive vice president, Curacao; Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO, Pattern Beauty; Francesca Toninato, global CEO, 7 For All...
Monica Royer, founder and CEO of Monica + Andy, took the stage at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event on November 2. Royer was interviewed by Melissa Campanelli, co-founder of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. At our On the Road Events, Women in Retail features an interview with a senior level...
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to discuss how to meet customers’ evolving needs at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event on Nov. 2. Speakers included Jenny Wolski, senior vice president, merchandising and owned brands, Petco; Angela Clark, head of digital, Patagonia; Sarah Davis, founder and president,...
Dr. Jen Welter, NFL’s first female coach, GrrridIron Girls founder, speaker and author, took the stage at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event on Nov. 2. Welter changed the game when she became the first female to coach an NFL team. Not only did she successfully help lead the Arizona Cardinals...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) wants your input on the leaders that should be honored in our 13th annual Top Women in Retail report! This annual feature highlights leading women executives in the retail industry. This is your chance to recognize those truly outstanding women retail leaders for their admirable work. Submit your nominations...
A panel of female retail executives took the stage to discuss overcoming setbacks, career pivots, and adversity at the 2023 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event on October 12. Speakers included Danielle LaFleur, president, Bandier; Parinda Muley, senior vice president, digital, Beautycounter; Mara Sirhal, chief merchant and brand officer, Saks OFF...
