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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.

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Tough as a Mother Tribe Founder's Mission to Unite Mothers Across the World

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale interviews Jennifer Cervantes, founder and CEO of Tough as a Mother Tribe, a jewelry brand empowering women in their motherhood journey by honoring the raw, real and joyous moments. Listen in as Cervantes discusses her career background, how a difficult period in her motherhood journey inspired her to launch Tough as a Mother Tribe, and her mission to make mothers feel seen and loved through her pieces.

Duration: 24:18
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From Our Community: QVC and HSN's The Big Find

QVC US and HSN announced last month the third annual edition of The Big Find, an international product search to discover entrepreneurs with the next big brand or unique product. From April 28 through June 8, entrepreneurs, creators and inventors with products in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor, home innovations, and/or electronics are invited to complete an online application, which includes a video submission highlighting their product and brand story.

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Kara Goldin on How Challenging Times Eventually Help Us

Even though it may not seem like it in the moment, the challenges we face in our professional lives almost always end us helping us or making us stronger. This was a key point made by Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, and author of the best-selling book, “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters,” during...

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The New Next Gen: Celebrating Women of Color

Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s latest report, The New Next Gen: The Women Who Have Transitioned Their Careers for a Successful Second Act, highlights women leaders who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40. We wanted to further highlight and celebrate the women of color featured in the report. These women...

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Melissa Priest on Launching the First Female-Owned U.S. Transportation Consultancy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Melissa Priest, founder and CEO of Alexandretta Transportation Consulting, the only female-owned transportation consulting firm in the U.S. Listen in as Priest discusses how she navigated leaving her previous career at FedEx to start her own consulting firm, as well as her experience launching the first female-owned consultancy in a heavily male-dominated field.

Duration: 23:26
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The New Next Gen on What Inspired Their Career Changes

Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s newest report, The New Next Gen: The Women Who Have Transitioned Their Careers for a Successful Second Act, celebrates women who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40 and spotlights leaders who understand that age and experience can give you the confidence, skills and vision to...

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Rezort Collection's Co-Founders on Bringing Comfort and Style to Pandemic Wardrobes

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale interviews Francis Sango and Catherine Liss, co-founders of Rezort Collection, a new women’s clothing brand that focuses on women feeling and looking their best by creating comfortable yet elegant and stylish clothes. Listen in as Sango and Liss discuss their career backgrounds in the fashion industry, how the pandemic inspired them to launch Rezort Collection, and how the apparel brand is bridging the gap between comfort and fashion.

Duration: 27:40
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The New Next Gen: Sheena D. Franklin, Founder and CEO, K'ept Health

Women in Retail Leadership Circle is excited to announce the release of its latest report, New Next Gen: Meet the Women Who Have Transitioned Their Careers for Successful Second Acts. This report spotlights entrepreneurial women who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40. Through in-depth interviews, you’ll learn what inspired these...

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Planet Nature's Founder on the Supply Chain's Role in Sustainable Retail

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Sabina Khan, founder of Planet Nature, a U.K.-based sustainable online lifestyle retailer offering solely fair trade products made from locally sourced natural materials. Listen in as Khan discusses Planet Nature's brand ethos and business model, how the company only operates clean eco-manufacturing, and the sustainable materials used for the products sold on its site.

Duration: 19:32
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How The Harlem Candle Co.'s Founder Bootstrapped a Luxury Fragrance Brand

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Teri Johnson, founder and owner of The Harlem Candle Co., a luxury home fragrance brand specializing in scented candles inspired by the richness of Harlem. Listen in as Johnson discusses The Harlem Candle Co.'s products, how there is a story behind each scent, and how she overcame the many obstacles she faced while bootstrapping the business.

Duration: 27:39
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