We kicked off our fall On the Road events tour last week with two energizing events in Chicago and Columbus. Next week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle is heading to New York City! We’ll be back at City Winery on Tues., Oct. 28 for a full day of content and connections.

Who can you expect to see on stage? We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal, who will share the lessons she’s learned from leading a disruptive business. Melissa Gonzalez, principal at MG2 and author of “The Purpose Pivot,” will teach attendees how to make space in their lives for joy, purpose, growth and presence.

In a TED Talks-style segment, three retail leaders are set to deliver powerful talks centered on leadership insights and inspiration:

  • Meenakshi Lala, CEO, UrbanStems, on exceeding customer expectations by empowering your team;
  • Victoria Lozano, chief marketing officer, Crayola, on championing creativity as a leadership imperative; and
  • Lori Singer, president, Parlux, on leading through life’s toughest moments.

For timely strategies around holiday planning, growth and profitability, don’t miss our panel of retail and brand leaders featuring Mary Fox, president and chief operating officer, The Lovesac Company; Deirdre Quinn, CEO and co-founder, Lafayette 148 New York; Sabeen Mian, president, Lash Division, Performance Beauty Group; and Jasmin Foster, founder and CEO, Be Rooted.

New at this event, we’re putting a spotlight on next-gen talent with a panel of rising leaders who are driving change across the retail industry. You’ll walk away with fresh, actionable insights to harness the power of rising talent — and learn from them in the process!

Lastly, as always will be our crowd-favorite: an unfiltered, energizing conversation with some of the most influential women executives in retail today. These powerhouse leaders will share the habits, mindset shifts, and sources of inspiration that fuel their success:

  • Kecia Caffie, President, Zales, Signet Jewelers
  • Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO and President, J.Jill
  • Adrienne Lazarus, Former President, Madewell
  • Michelle Peluso, CEO, Board Member, Revlon Group Holdings

Will you be in New York on Oct. 28? We hope you’ll join us and spend the day investing in yourself while connecting with our community. Limited seats remain, so grab yours today!