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Adriana Vazquez Ortiz is the co-founder and CEO of Lilu, a women’s health company building tech-enabled devices to empower new moms. She spoke on a panel at the 2022 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City earlier this year, sharing her insights into developing diversity and inclusion initiatives on stage in the...
While attending the 2022 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City last month, Women in Retail Leadership Circle spoke to five female minority business owners featured in the event’s DE&I Showcase. Jamila Powell is the founder and owner of Naturally Drenched, a vegan and eco-conscious hair products collection formulated for all types...
While attending the 2022 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City last month, Women in Retail Leadership Circle spoke to five female minority business owners featured in the event’s DE&I Showcase. Gwen Beloti, founder and designer of women’s gold jewelry brand Gwen Beloti Collection, is a Black jewelry designer who is focused...
During a session at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit earlier this year in Miami, three women entrepreneurs shared personal stories on pivotal moments within their careers and the trajectories of their businesses. The “How She Built This” session featured stories from Christina Stembel, founder and CEO, Farmgirl Flowers; Sherri Yukel, founder and CEO, Big...
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Clerisy, a growth equity fund that focuses on taking stakes in tech and consumer-focused companies, was a featured speaker at the 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit. Wilkis Wilson was interviewed by Sandra Campos, founder of Fashion Launchpad. In this video clip from the session, Wilkis Wilson, visionary...
There’s a buying frenzy for brands born online. Data shows global e-commerce sales are poised to reach record numbers by 2022, with revenue expected to grow to $6.54 trillion. Amazon.com aggregators and direct-to-consumer holding companies are acquiring brands and other third-party marketplace sellers at a rapid pace. Often helmed by individual founders and entrepreneurs, online...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kate Boyer, co-founder and CEO of Anatomie, a Miami-based luxury athleisure brand for the everyday traveler. She's also a new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Boyer discusses how her background in gymnastics helped her become a leader and inspired the Anatomie brand, and how she built the company with her husband.
Duration: 21:40
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Emily Harpel, founder and owner of Art of Sucre, a gourmet cotton candy company that offers cart service and pre-spun favors. Harpel discusses the inspiration behind founding the company, her professional journey, and her experiences of not being taken seriously as a young, female business owner.
Duration: 24:34
During a session of the September installment of the Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange, Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot, a seller of natural, plant-derived feminine care products, discussed the challenge of getting investor funding as a startup founder, and more specifically, a Black woman. In this video clip...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of Bearaby, a multimillion dollar direct-to-consumer company selling sustainable, breathable weighted blankets. Hamm discusses how her personal struggle with sleep deprivation inspired her to launch the business, how she knit the first Bearaby blankets herself after she was unable to find a manufacturer, and how she built a reliable supply chain as the brand quickly grew.
Duration: 28:09