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Why Monkee's Founder Believes Entrepreneurs Need Passion and 'Sweat Equity'

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews DeeDee Shaw, founder of Monkee's, a high-end luxury lifestyle boutique that offers the ultimate selection of quality shoes, clothing and accessory products. Shaw discusses the genesis of the brand, how her partnership and friendship with Monkee's co-owner came to be, and why she believes the business experienced growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duration: 15:08

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Retail Strategist Salena Knight on How to Grow Business From Your Biggest Challenge

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Salena Knight, retail strategist and founder of consulting and training business The Retail Academy. Knight discusses her indirect career journey to retail consultant, how retailers can figure out what's holding them back, and why businesses will experience exponential growth if leaders focus on fixing the biggest challenges that are often pushed to the sidelines.

Duration: 24:52

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Rae Wellness Co-Founder on Anchoring in the 'Why' of Your Business

Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Angie Tebbe, co-founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, a women's wellness company supporting calm, sleep, energy and more through pure and powerful supplements. Tebbe discusses her professional background, how she overcame the many challenges she faced while launching Rae Wellness, and why entrepreneurs need to be anchored in the "why" of their business to succeed.

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SCOUT Co-Founder Deb Waterman Johns Shares Stories of Risk and Resiliency

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Deb Waterman Johns, chief creative officer and co-founder of SCOUT, a family-owned brand known for stylish, functional and affordable bags. Listen in as Waterman Johns discusses what makes SCOUT products unique, the genesis of the company, and the moments of risk and resiliency she's experienced in her career.

Duration: 22:42

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EY's Consumer Leader on the Future of Retail and Customer Behavior

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kristina Rogers, global consumer leader at EY. Rogers discusses her career trajectory and role at EY, the genesis of the EY Future Consumer Index, and how the index helps retailers understand how consumers around the globe have been experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duration: 26:14

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Shapermint Exec on the Search for its First-Ever 'Chief Mom Officer'

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Siobhán Lonergan, chief brand officer at Shapermint, an online marketplace that sells shapewear and everyday essentials. Listen in as Lonergan discusses Shapermint's Mother’s Day campaign to hire its first-ever “Chief Mom Officer," and how the chief mom role will influence the company while championing body positivity and motherhood.

Duration: 19:16

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

Entrepreneurship

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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Braze's CMO Shares Her Story as a Woman in Tech

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sara Spivey, chief marketing officer at Braze, a leading global customer engagement platform. Listen in as Spivey discusses her career background in retail technology, how she overcame obstacles while rising into leadership as a woman in technology, and why she's passionate about increasing girls' engagement in STEM.

Duration: 18:39

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How This Exec Started a Women's Leadership Group at Ergo Baby

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Petty Rader, chief growth officer, chief legal officer, and women's group lead at Ergo Baby, a leading ergonomic baby carrier and accessories retailer. Listen in as Rader discusses the company's history, her role at the retailer, and why she started an employee-led Women's Leadership group at Ergo Baby.

Duration: 19:16

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Shipt's CBO on How Diverse Teams and an Open Culture Deliver Growth

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale interviews Rina Hurst, chief business officer at Shipt, the same-day delivery service across retail for the U.S. Listen in as Hurst discusses how her team managed rapid growth at Shipt in the past year, the impact of Shipt's heavily female and diverse leadership team, and why diversity and inclusion efforts are essential to build and improve its business.

Duration: 25:28