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Fresh n' Lean's Founder on Focusing on Positive Changes During Crisis

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Laureen Asseo, founder and co-CEO of Fresh n' Lean, the No. 1 meal delivery service for organic, chef-prepared meals. She shares the strategies she's used to motivate her team during uncertain times, how the health crisis has resulted in some positive changes for Fresh n' Lean, and the challenges as well as advantages that comes with being a bootstrapped company when competing with larger meal delivery services.

Duration: 18:36

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Salesforce Exec and Author on Staying Inspired While Working From Home

Executive Leadership | Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Karen Mangia, vice president, customer and market insights at Salesforce, and author of the new book, "Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You." Listen in as Mangia discusses her career background, what led her to write her new book, and a few of her best tips for working from home successfully.

Duration: 17:26

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MINDD's Founder on Serving D+ Women Through Wireless Fit Technology

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Helena Kaylin, founder and CEO of MINDD, a direct-to-consumer bra company that offers supportive and comfortable wire-free bras for D-plus cup size women by using innovative fit technology. Kaylin discusses her strong background in intimates and retail, why she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own business, and what makes MINDD bras different from others in the market.

Duration: 34:03

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Facebook VP on Meeting Changing Customer Needs and Selling on Social

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Eva Press, vice president, U.S. Global Business Group, CPG, Health and Retail at Facebook. Listen in as Press discusses her career journey, what she's been hearing from her retail clients regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Facebook is partnering with retailers to address new consumer habits and expectations.

Duration: 22:46

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MEMO's Founder on Bringing Fine Jewelry Shopping to Customers' Homes

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Debora LaBudde, founder and CEO of MEMO, a retail technology company serving the luxury goods and fine jewelry industries. Listen in as LaBudde discusses her career journey and what led her to found MEMO, how the name MEMO was inspired by the traditional jewelry industry, and the company's three-day at-home try-on experience.

Duration: 12:56

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Swiminista's Founder on Ensuring a Delightful Swimsuit Shopping Experience

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Andréa Bernholtz, founder, CEO and design director of Swiminista, an eco-minded luxury swimwear brand. Listen in as Bernholtz discusses what inspired her to found Swiminista, why creating adjustable and eco-friendly swimsuits was so important to her, the brand's Try At Home purchase option, and more.

Duration: 16:57

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Brand Experience Expert Katie Mares on Elevating the Female Buying Journey

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews brand experience expert Katie Mares about the buying power of women. Listen in as Mares discusses her upcoming new book, "Earning Her Business," and how retailers can capitalize on the way women emotionally connect with both the product and brand experience.

Duration: 19:32

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Little Lady Products' Founder on How Her Children Inspired Her Business

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Arda Tashdjian, founder of Little Lady Products, a kid-friendly, scented and toxin-free nail polish. Listen in as Tashdjian discusses her inspiration for starting the brand, as well as how she adapted to having her children home during the pandemic while running the Little Lady Products business.

Duration: 14:28

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Fair Harbor Co-Founder on Bootstrapping and Being Confident in Yourself

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Caroline Danehy, co-founder and chief creative officer of Fair Harbor, a New York City-based sustainable swimwear company that makes swim shorts from recycled plastic bottles. Listen in as Danehy discusses her young career, the inspiration behind co-founding Fair Harbor alongside her brother, and the company's focus on sustainability.

Duration: 18:25

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Ulta Beauty's Chief Merchant on Delivering Transparency With the Conscious Beauty Initiative

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Monica Arnaudo, chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty, the largest U.S. cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, and beauty gifts retailer. Listen in as Arnaudo discusses the launch of the retailer's Conscious Beauty initiative, and what the program means for Ulta and its customers.

Duration: 20:55