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.
This special episode of Women in Retail Talks features a rerun of a previously published interview with Andrea Albright, executive vice president and chief growth officer, International, Walmart and operating partner, Massmart. This episode was originally published on March 18. Albright discusses how operational efficiency across Walmart's global network is led by the values of trust, value and resiliency; her usage of the Radical Candor leadership technique; how she's created an open and coachable environment for mentorship; and more.
Duration: 21:22
Happy holidays from the Women in Retail Leadership Circle team! As we close out another transformative year, it’s with immense gratitude and pride that we celebrate the contributions of our 2025 advisory board. These visionary leaders have not only completed a remarkable term but have also left an indelible mark on the trajectory of our...
Every other week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle publishes a new episode of its podcast, Women in Retail Talks. The show features C-suite women in the retail industry sharing their stories of professional growth, leadership development, personal journeys, and much more with hosts Melissa Campanelli and Marie Albiges. Take a listen to our top five...
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this past fall. Speakers included Alison Francis, chief diversity officer, Costco; Kate Ridley, chief brand officer, Stanley 1913; Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager, Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon.com; Erin Wendte, chief commercial officer, Zumiez; and...
Ronda Russell, vice president of region operations, Jared, Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this fall. She shares what it’s like to be a part of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community, and why she values her membership. Women in Retail Leadership Circle members...
Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO, REI, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this past fall. She was interviewed by Melissa Campanelli, co-founder, Women in Retail Leadership Circle. Laughton and Campanelli had an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership in today’s evolving retail landscape. Drawing from her experience...
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Speakers included Emma Mcilroy, CEO, Wildfang; Mary van Praag, CEO and board member, Milani Cosmetics; Meera Bhatia, brand president and COO, Fabletics; Mimi Swain, chief commercial officer, Ring and Blink, Amazon.com;...
Susie Kuhn, president, Active Group, Wolverine Worldwide, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Kuhn spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed her experiences leading across cultures, channels, and change as well...
Grace Na, founder and creative director of Pistola Jeans, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this fall. Na spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed her journey to founding Pistola Jeans as well as...
Misti Blasko, CEO, ABLE, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Blasko spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed leading with purpose throughout her career as well as shared key takeaways for...
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