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.
Prior board service, leadership skills, and financial and business acumen are three key skills corporate boards look for when choosing directors, at least according to Kelly McNamara Corley, co-founder and principal of The Red Bee Group. McNamara Corley was a featured speaker during a live webinar Women in Retail Leadership Circle hosted on Aug. 26 called...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Kristin Smith, senior vice president of digital at Hanna Andersson, a premium kid’s apparel brand. Kristin is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Lauri Kien Kotcher, former CEO of Hello Products. Lauri is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you could get to know her better....
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Allison Schickel, founder and CEO of Brobe Intl., a line of recovery fashion for women and children. Schickel discusses her inspiration to create the original Brobe product, the evolution of Brobe's direct-to-consumer and digital marketing strategies, and how designing adaptive clothing benefits both consumers and her business.
Duration: 31:10
There are many definitions of an introvert, but executive coach Janice Chaka focuses on how introverts get their energy from spending time alone. Chaka, the founder and CEO of The Career Introvert, helps leaders develop the skills to better manage their energy, lead others more effectively, and excel in the workplace. In this video, Chaka...
We’re getting so excited to see our community this October at our 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami! The Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) team is busy planning engaging content and unique, innovative and fun experiences for attendees. While we wait for October to get here, we thought we’d look back at...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Avani Modi Sarkar, co-founder and chief creative thinker of Modi Toys, a children's toys and books brand rooted in Hindu faith and South Asian culture. Sarkar discusses the inspiration behind launching Modi Toys when she couldn't find cultural or religious toys for her daughter, the brand’s mission to connect South Asian children to their heritage, and how her toys and books are impacting children's families as well.
Duration: 38:04
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Mary van Praag, CEO of Milani Cosmetics. Mary is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you could get to know her better. If...
We’re now less then two months away from the 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, yet we’re still adding more incredible speakers to the lineup! The latest example: Maria Menounos is confirmed to take the stage on Tues., Oct. 12 to talk about transformation, healing and success. The Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, professional...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Kelly Byrne, commercial director of Nasty Gal, an international women’s fashion brand, part of the boohoo group. Byrne discusses the Nasty Gal business and how founder Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS mentality still shines through the brand ethos, as well as inspires Byrne personally to trust her gut instincts and take risks.
Duration: 24:07