The core of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s mission is to build community. As such, we seek to feature content that helps you to get to know our fabulous members by learning about their career paths, ambitions, leadership styles, and more. Through Q&A interviews, videos, podcast episodes, and more, this page is designed to highlight our members.
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Melissa Clayton, CEO and founder of Tiny Tags, a personalized fine jewelry company for moms. We asked Melissa a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you could get to know her better, including...
Shea Jensen, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, was named chief customer officer of Pressed earlier this month. Pressed, a California-based, cold-pressed juice and plant-based snacks brand dedicated to making plant-forward living as convenient and delicious as possible, launched in 2010 as Pressed Juicery. Its products can be found in over 90 retail...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Jasmin Foster, founder and CEO of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery and gifting brand created to uplift and celebrate women of color. We asked Jasmin a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you could...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Annette Dunleavy, vice president of performance marketing at QVC and HSN. Annette is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you...
Lisa Hudak is the president and chief operating officer of Kittle’s Furniture, a family-owned and -operated furniture and bedding company based in Indiana. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member! In this member spotlight, we asked Hudak a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives so that you can get to...
Kate Boyer is the co-founder and CEO of Anatomie, a Miami-based luxury athleisure brand for the everyday traveler. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member! In this member spotlight, we asked Boyer a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives so that you can get to know her better....
Alicia DeFinis, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member, was named the first CEO of Dorai Home, a leading developer of eco-chic home products that help prevent mold with instant-drying materials, on June 14. DeFinis, who previously worked as vice president of partner growth at Walker Edison, will help scale Dorai Home’s operations in 2022 and...
Brieane Olson is the president of PacSun, a California-inspired lifestyle and clothing brand. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member! In this member spotlight, we asked Olson a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives so that you can get to know her better. What’s the best book you’ve...
Vanessa Keefe is the vice president of marketing at The Paper Store, a one-stop shop for fashion, jewelry, spa, home décor, toys and more. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! In this member spotlight, we asked Vanessa a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives so that you can...
Member news! We’re excited to announce that Lockie Andrews, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, was recently named the chief growth officer for Vera Bradley’s Pura Vida brand. In this newly created role, Andrews will be responsible for all of Pura Vida’s channels of distribution. She will also work closely with Pura Vida’s...
