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.
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, digital solutions are redefining how supply chains operate, driving greater agility, transparency and efficiency. This topic was explored in a series of fireside chats during Total Retail Tech, held last month in Atlanta. (Total Retail is the sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle.) In this session recording from...
As we begin fall and the busy holiday season approaches, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is already making plans for our annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit next spring! We’ll be back at the luxurious JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from April 27 – 29, 2026. In its 12th year, the...
At Women in Retail Leadership Circle, we’re proud to foster a national community of women executives in the retail industry that connect leaders across the country. Yet we also recognize the power of local connections and meeting other professionals right in your city. That’s why we created Regional Member Meetups! Led by local members who serve...
In today’s hyperconnected world, women are bombarded with an endless stream of health tips, viral fads and fitness hacks. What advice is proven and beneficial, and what unconventional tricks are just fleeting hype? Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, and one of the nation’s leading health authorities, is here to help. At the 2025 Women in Retail...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is a vibrant, executive-level community designed for director-level and above women at leading retailers and brands. You may have seen the membership benefits we offer — industry-leading events, curated content, and powerful connections — and I’d love for you to experience them for yourself. But don’t just take our...
When Bogg Bag was experiencing a period of fast-paced growth, founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella hired seasoned retail executives to help scale the business. However, Vaccarella says she “went into a slump,” questioning herself and her vision for the brand until she righted the course. Her learnings for other entrepreneurs? Stick to your values and...
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...
