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.
It’s no secret that transforming your passion into a serious business venture is more of an intimidating leap into the unknown than a few simple steps. Building an idea into a successful brand in today’s saturated market is no simple task. Consider that 50 percent of small businesses fail in their first four years, leaving many...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, guest host Heather Logan, partnerships lead at The Female Quotient, speaks with Carol Chen, co-founder of Style.me, a virtual 3D styling solution for e-commerce sites. Listen in as they discuss the pain points facing retailers today, the technologies like Style.me that are leading the evolution of the...
A little more than three years ago, I was living in a New York City apartment, about to give birth to my first child and simultaneously launch a startup called The Groomsman Suit. The thought of becoming a ‘mompreneur’ was exciting and completely terrifying at the same time. The responsibilities that come with children and...
Meet Jane Lu, founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion brand for women. Jane has grown Showpo exponentially by leveraging her status as a social influencer to drive sales. She also founded Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (LMBDW), a community of entrepreneurial-minded and business-savvy women who love wine. LMBDW has regular events in more...
Meet Monica Banks, founder and CEO of Gugu Guru, an online shopping tool for parents that makes free, unbiased and highly personalized product recommendations based on a fun lifestyle and personal style assessment quiz. Monica is the subject of our latest installment of the Inner Circle Q&A!
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Melissa Campanelli, co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, interviews Rachel Cohen, co-founder and co-CEO of Snowe, a direct-to-consumer homewares company that sells well-designed, high-quality home essentials. Listen in as Cohen discusses her motivation for founding Snowe, how she’s using immersive home pop-up shops to market the brand, and...
Meet Sheryl Perlow, Creator, Wicked Awesome Brownie, the luscious brownie that was one of the goodies in the swag bag at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road event in New York City. Sheryl is the subject of our latest installment of the Inner Circle Q&A! Melissa Campanelli: Tell us about your background. Sheryl...
In this video interview recorded at last month’s WIRLC On the Road: New York City, Trisha Gregory, co-founder and CEO of Armarium, a high-end fashion and accessories rental service, details her inspiration for co-founding the company as well as what’s next for the brand. WIR OTR NYC – Trisha Gregory, Armarium from NAPCO Video on...
Ladies, we’re On the Road (like, literally right now lol!). Our team is closing out summer with some quality family vacations and girls time, while also gearing up for some exciting events over the next few months. We’ve told you about our fabulous On the Road events happening in New York City and San Francisco...
Meet Jen Forman, the founder and CEO of Charlotte’s Closet, an online platform where teens can borrow designer dresses for every occasion at a fraction of the retail cost. Jen is the subject of our latest installment of the Inner Circle Q&A! When yet another party invitation arrived for her young daughter, Charlotte, Jen dreaded...
