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, you’ll hear from Mary van Praag, CEO of Milani Cosmetics. Mary is 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 could get to know her better. If...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Shea Jensen, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of men’s and women’s apparel at Nordstrom. Shea is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked Shea a series of questions about herself, including her career, so you could...
Petty Rader is the chief growth officer and chief legal officer at Ergobaby, a leading ergonomic baby carrier and accessories retailer. Her role includes spearheading corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for the company. She also started and leads an employee-run women’s leadership group at Ergobaby, and is a Women...
Mi Nguyen is the director of global sourcing and product management for Petmate, a manufacturer and distributor of brands in the pet space. Prior to joining Petmate, Mi worked in global sourcing for Pier 1 Imports and J.C. Penney. Mi is a new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked her a series of...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe and Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked Sharon a series of questions about herself, including her career, so you could get to know her better. If you would like to become a...
Nicole Mason is the founder of One Mason Lane, a marketing consulting firm, and the former director of product marketing and innovation at Macy’s. At Macy’s, she was responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated marketing strategy rooted in acquisition and retention specifically for Macy’s Labs innovation efforts. Nicole is also a Women...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Elizabeth Allison, former chief transformation officer of Neiman Marcus Group. Elizabeth is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked Elizabeth a series of questions about herself, including her career, so you could get to know her better. If...
Michele Kalas is the vice president of human resources for Mattress Firm. Prior, she was with Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company in New York City, where she was director of HR and talent acquisition and oversaw training and onboarding for stores. In addition, Michele is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We...
Kim Miller is the chief executive officer of Boutique Brands, a holding company established to support online boutique retailers selling unique, fast-turning women’s apparel across a variety of platforms. In addition, Kim is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Kim some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better. What’s...
Laura Ravo is the chief operating officer of Strand Books, a landmark bookstore in New York City. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost two years. We asked Laura some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
