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Groupon Exec Jennifer Beugelmans: 'Normalize Uncomfortable Conversations'

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jennifer Beugelmans, chief communications officer at Groupon. Listen in as Beugelmans discusses how she purposefully built her nontraditional career journey that led to her current role, how she honed her relationship-building skills to nurture connections and grow her network, and how leaders can normalize having difficult conversations with their teams.

Duration: 26:13
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Ever/Body CEO Amy Shecter: Relevant Leaders Are Perpetual Students

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Amy Shecter, CEO of Ever/Body, a luxury cosmetic dermatology company. Shecter discusses her varied career journey that led to her current role, some of her secrets to success as a woman in business, why she feels that mentorship is essential for women to propel their careers forward, and much more. Shecter is speaking at our sold-out WIRLC: On the Road event in New York City.

Duration: 40:46
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How Beth Gerstein Aligns Her Team Around Sustainability, Transparency and Inclusivity

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Beth Gerstein, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Earth, the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Listen in as Gerstein discusses her career journey that lead her to start Brilliant Earth, some of her secrets to success, and her leadership style. She shares what she looks for when hiring team members to ensure candidates are the right fit for the company, as well as what she does to prioritize mental and physical health for herself and her team.

Duration: 14:37
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PGA TOUR Superstore Exec Jill Spiegel on Leading in the Male-Dominated Golf World

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jill Spiegel, chief merchandising officer at PGA TOUR Superstore, golf and tennis’ leading equipment and apparel destination across the United States. Spiegel discusses her experience being the only female executive at PGA TOUR Superstore when she joined the organization 11 years ago, what the next generation of female retail leaders should be focused on to advance in their careers, and more.

Duration: 26:14
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How Brand and Culture SVP Cheryl Mills Knight Fosters Company Values at Kendra Scott

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Cheryl Mills Knight, senior vice president of brand and culture at Kendra Scott, a fashion-lifestyle jewelry brand founded in 2002. Mills Knight walks us through her journey at Kendra Scott, starting in 2005, including the beginning of its brand development and subsequent launch of its retail stores, the Kendra Scott core values, and how those values can translate to work-life balance.

Duration: 27:42
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DVF Chief Brand Officer Sherry Shi's Advice to Break Into the C-Suite

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Sherry Shi, chief brand officer at Diane von Furstenberg (DVF). Shi discusses what actions retail leaders can take to better support the advancement of women, and specifically Asian and Asian-American women, her advice for women leaders looking to enter the C-suite, and more.

Duration: 25:00
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How Crocs GM Emma Minto Built Her Career With Cross-Functional Skill Development

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Emma Minto, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas at Crocs, a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men and children. Minto discusses why she focused on cross-functional, nonlinear skill development, how she identified her career goals and the experiences she needed to get there, and how she conveyed what she wanted to her leadership teams.

Duration: 22:39
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How Helen Aboah Leads Innovative Teams Without Fear of Failure

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Helen Aboah, former CEO of Urban Zen, a luxury lifestyle brand and a philosophy of living by Donna Karan. Aboah discusses how she incorporates wellness into her and her employees' lives, why she values mentorship, and her leadership strategies to keep her teams engaged and innovative. In addition, Aboah explains the groundbreaking Urban Zen Integrative Therapy program that integrates Eastern healing modalities with Western science.

Duration: 17:49
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TomboyX's Fran Dunaway on Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Through Inclusive Leadership

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, WIRLC's Melissa Campanelli interviews Fran Dunaway, president and co-founder of TomboyX, the B Corp Certified LGBTQ+ size- and gender-inclusive intimate and apparel brand. Dunaway shares what it means to be a B Corp Certified organization, TomboyX's first-ever collaboration with Target to create an exclusive apparel collection celebrating Pride Month, and how she's overcome obstacles in her career as an openly gay leader.

Duration: 21:04
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Jane CEO Joana McKenna on Embracing Self-Identity at Work

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Joana McKenna, CEO of Jane. McKenna discusses what drew her to her current role, how her leadership style has changed over time to bring her individuality to the forefront, and her advice to others who aren't confident in embracing their authentic selves at work.

Duration: 18:11
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