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Pepper, a bra company that celebrates small-chested women cup sizes AA – B, has opened applications for its annual $5,000 Startup Grant for Black Women. Launched last year to help change the dismal reality that Black female business owners are the least funded, this marks the second year of the grant.
Cynthia Jackson couldn’t find any wall artwork for her daughter’s room that represented Black children. Frustrated by the lack of diverse images in mass-market children’s room décor, she decided to create her own line of Black-inspired room décor to create confidence and a positive self-image. We spoke with Jackson, a pastor, mom, and founder of...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Genevieve Rosen-Biller, founder and CEO of Bed Threads, a leader in carbon-neutral, high-quality linen bedding, is interviewed. Rosen-Biller discusses her career shift from journalism to founding Bed Threads, the inspiration behind the brand, and why the company was founded on a direct-to-consumer model. She shares how the COVID-19 pandemic uplifted the business as consumers invested in home goods, why Bed Threads expanded into bath, tableware, sleepwear and homeware as the brand grew, and the advantages of being a digital-native business.
Duration: 21:18
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Zoia Ali, Abby Warner and Taimi Kennerley, co-founders of The Girls Company, a company revolutionizing the way people address women's health, discuss how the business was created from an assignment during a college entrepreneurship class, how The Girls Company's cramp-alleviating band product works, and why the digital-native brand partnered with Target to launch into physical retail.
Duration: 14:19
If you’re in a corporate job and looking to move on, how do you know when it’s time to make that jump, and what are some of the things you need to do to prepare? Gabi Garrett is an author, speaker, marketer and entrepreneur who teaches others how to create space and support for their...
Pepper, a bra company that celebrates small-chested women cup sizes AA – B, is one of many bra companies whose sales have skyrocketed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The intimates industry is booming, specifically for wire-free and sports bra styles, as women decide that comfort should be a top priority when it comes...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Stephanie Summerson Hall, founder of Estelle Colored Glass, a luxury brand of hand-blown colored glass cake stands and stemware. Listen in as Hall discusses how her grandmother inspired her to start the brand, Estelle's vintage-inspired yet refined and modern colored glass collection, and the research behind deciding to manufacture the glass in Poland.
Duration: 14:04
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews DeeDee Shaw, founder of Monkee's, a high-end luxury lifestyle boutique that offers the ultimate selection of quality shoes, clothing and accessory products. Shaw discusses the genesis of the brand, how her partnership and friendship with Monkee's co-owner came to be, and why she believes the business experienced growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duration: 15:08
Jasmin Foster knows from personal experience that feelings of inclusion are deeply intertwined with personal well-being. That’s why she founded Be Rooted, a Black-owned stationery brand dedicated to inclusivity and diversity. In this interview, Foster shares how Be Rooted became the first ever Black-owned stationery brand to debut in Target, obstacles the brand overcame while...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Angie Tebbe, co-founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, a women's wellness company supporting calm, sleep, energy and more through pure and powerful supplements. Tebbe discusses her professional background, how she overcame the many challenges she faced while launching Rae Wellness, and why entrepreneurs need to be anchored in the "why" of their business to succeed.
