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.
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Helena Kaylin, founder and CEO of MINDD, a direct-to-consumer bra company that offers supportive and comfortable wire-free bras for D-plus cup size women by using innovative fit technology. Kaylin discusses her strong background in intimates and retail, why she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own business, and what makes MINDD bras different from others in the market.
Duration: 34:03
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Debora LaBudde, founder and CEO of MEMO, a retail technology company serving the luxury goods and fine jewelry industries. Listen in as LaBudde discusses her career journey and what led her to found MEMO, how the name MEMO was inspired by the traditional jewelry industry, and the company's three-day at-home try-on experience.
Duration: 12:56
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Andréa Bernholtz, founder, CEO and design director of Swiminista, an eco-minded luxury swimwear brand. Listen in as Bernholtz discusses what inspired her to found Swiminista, why creating adjustable and eco-friendly swimsuits was so important to her, the brand's Try At Home purchase option, and more.
Duration: 16:57
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Arda Tashdjian, founder of Little Lady Products, a kid-friendly, scented and toxin-free nail polish. Listen in as Tashdjian discusses her inspiration for starting the brand, as well as how she adapted to having her children home during the pandemic while running the Little Lady Products business.
Duration: 14:28
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Caroline Danehy, co-founder and chief creative officer of Fair Harbor, a New York City-based sustainable swimwear company that makes swim shorts from recycled plastic bottles. Listen in as Danehy discusses her young career, the inspiration behind co-founding Fair Harbor alongside her brother, and the company's focus on sustainability.
Duration: 18:25
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, the award-winning play essentials company. Listen in as Rolph shares her career background, including previously co-founding organic kid's food brand Happy Family, and what lead her to start Lovevery. She discusses the extensive research behind each product sold at Lovevery, how learning and mental development are essential to the brand's products, and why offering a subscription model makes sense for the company.
Duration: 19:36
Last month in the Inner Circle, I presented a list of valuable resources to help retail business leaders fight racism and become better allies. A key resource included in that list was a Fast Company article that discussed a plea from Aurora James, founder of the Brooklyn boutique Brother Vellies, for major retailers across the country to...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Elienne Anoriscat, founder and creative director of The Love of Retro (TLR), a jewelry brand that repurposes CDs into a wearable experience.
Duration: 18:40
R.Riveter, an American-made handbag company that supports military families by providing military spouses with flexible employment, recently pivoted its business to focus on sewing face mask covers in an effort to provide much-needed supplies to front-line workers fighting against COVID-19. In the interview below, R.Riveter’s founder Lisa Bradley discusses how the initiative began, how it’s...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder and CEO of LIVELY, the direct-to-consumer bra company that blends high style with everyday comfort.
Duration: 21:17
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