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.
It’s been a tough several months for everyone as we deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, retailers in particular have been faced with making extremely difficult decisions. In this video, Michelle Farabaugh, former chief marketing officer of Harry & David and C-suite executive with over 20 years of retail experience, shares four...
To help our readers and community adjust to this new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, Women in Retail Leadership Circle has launched a video series called “Leadership in the New Normal,” which will feature interviews with executive coaches, life coaches, industry consultants, and retail marketers discussing how to lead successfully during a time of crisis...
This episode of Women in Retail Talks features a session from our recent Women in Retail Virtual Exchange. During the two-day virtual event, Women in Retail Leadership Circle's Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviewed Joelle Grunberg, global brand president at Sperry, a Wolverine Worldwide brand know for its iconic boat shoe.
Duration: 17:49
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio speaks with Olga Jaeckel, founder of Little Olin, a European-inspired, durable, and sophisticated clothing line for girls ages 2-12 that can be worn to school and for special occasions.
Duration: 13:07
Last week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) held five Virtual Exchange sessions on Facebook Live with industry experts to learn more about how organizations and leaders are evolving their strategies and operations in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Virtual Exchange event, which was originally scheduled to take place at Shoptalk but was...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Alisa Beyer, CEO of Spa Girl Cocktails, a low-calorie, low-sugar, ready-to-drink spirit martini. Listen in as Beyer discusses how her small business plans to navigate the current climate, her new approach to raising capital, and the importance of finding a champion for yourself and your brand.
Duration: 18:02
Welcome to Around the Circle! In this episode, Ashley Chiaradio and Kristina Stidham provide an inside look into the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) 2020 Top Women in Retail resource. This is WIRLC’s 10th annual list of the leading female executives in retail, and, like in prior years, features a who’s who in the...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Kendall Glazer, co-founder of Stoney Clover Lane, a customizable accessories and lifestyle brand. Listen in as Glazer discusses the inspiration that led her and her sister, Libby, to launch the brand.
Duration: 16:33
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Beth Gerstein, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Earth, a global leader and retailer of ethically sourced fine jewelry. Listen in as Gerstein shares the story behind Brilliant Earth and how the brand offers an ethical alternative to the issues that plague traditional diamond jewelers.
Duration: 14:20
The twin forces of longer life expectancies and high rates of divorce have produced a sobering likelihood: more women will end up alone. UBS surveyed hundreds of divorced and widowed women about the financial challenges they faced on their own, the lessons they learned and, most importantly, the advice they would give other women.
