Have an idea that you want to transform into a startup company? The content featured in this category offers you the opportunity to learn about the stories of how women design, launch and run their own businesses. Get tips, actionable advice, and other valuable information from women who have been there and done that, helping to turn your dream into a reality.
When hiring and fostering leadership, three paramount traits stand out to Grace Na: passion, intelligence, and integrity. Na is the founder of Pistola Jeans, a Los Angeles-based premium denim brand. She spoke at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event past this fall. In this clip, Na highlights the significance of...
Considered one of the pioneers of e-commerce, Julie Wainwright knows a thing or two about reinventing retail. She founded The RealReal in 2011 and built it into a billion-dollar brand that reshaped the luxury resale market and set a new standard for sustainability, trust and innovation in retail. In this clip from her keynote session at...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Melissa Clayton, founder and CEO of Tiny Tags, a fine jewelry brand. Listen in as Clayton shares the story behind Tiny Tags, including the growth of the business without external funding.
Duration: 23:06
Four in five startup employees say the job harmed their mental health, with anxiety and burnout rates higher than founders themselves. One in four startup employees use substances to cope with stress. Startup Snapshot presents its latest report, The Untold Toll: Part 2, Navigating Stress, Well-Being, and Burnout in Startup Teams. Building on previous research...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kristie D’Ambrosio-Correll, CEO and co-founder of Dacora Motors, the first American ultra-luxury electric automotive brand. D’Ambrosio-Correll shares when she realized her dream of launching an American automotive brand could become reality, the challenges of being the first female founder of an automotive brand in history, building relationships with ultra-luxury customers, and more.
Duration: 35:53
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Louisa Schneider, founder and CEO of Rowan, an ear piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand with studios across the U.S. Schneider discusses her entrepreneurial spirit and the genesis of the brand, her strategies for maintaining Rowan's growth path, her learnings from pivoting the brand multiple times, and more.
Duration: 20:05
In this candid Q&A with Women in Retail Leadership Circle, Chelsea Riggs, CEO and founding member of amika, pulls back the curtain on her unconventional rise from a Craigslist job posting to leading Sephora’s No. 1 haircare brand. Riggs shares the pivotal moments, bold strategies, and purpose-driven decisions that fueled amika’s growth. From navigating acquisitions...
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...
Raven Delk is the founder of Numa Labs, a cosmetics company tackling the beauty industry’s plastic waste problem with compostable materials, a circular business model, and innovative design. Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is highlighting female entrepreneurs during the month of May, designated as National Small Business Month. Outside of building Numa, Raven is...
Lisa Carrol is the founder and CEO of LIVLY, a premium baby clothing brand born from her personal journey as a mother to twin girls, Liv and Lily, who were born prematurely with sensitive skin. Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is highlighting female entrepreneurs during the month of May, designated as National Small Business Month....
