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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
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In Case You Missed it: Lovevery Co-Founder Talks Educational Play Essentials, Subscriptions and More

Business Strategy | Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, the award-winning play essentials company. Listen in as Rolph shares her career background, including previously co-founding organic kid's food brand Happy Family, and what lead her to start Lovevery. She discusses the extensive research behind each product sold at Lovevery, how learning and mental development are essential to the brand's products, and why offering a subscription model makes sense for the company.

Duration: 19:36
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How Fitz Frames is Developing 3D-Printed Protective Eyewear for Healthcare Workers

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Heidi Hertel, founder of Fitz Frames, an online eyewear retailer creating custom-fitted, 3D-printed glasses for children and adults. Hertel shares how Fitz Frames has managed an increase in demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, why the brand developed a new prescription protective eyewear design, and how the company is donating pairs to healthcare workers.

Duration: 11:43
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Simple Health's CEO on How COVID-19 is Reshaping the Birth Control Landscape

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Carrie SiuButt, CEO of Simple Health, an online birth control prescriber. SiuButt explains the ways that the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted women’s health, how Simple Health has experienced a huge increase in online birth control orders during the crisis, and the other trends she's seeing in this sector.

Duration: 22:59
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Why Corporate Activism and Enacting Change is Core to Olivela

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Kelly Murphy, director of experience at Olivela, a luxury retailer with a philanthropic twist. Listen in as Murphy discusses the brand's 20 percent giveback commitment, its statement on social media saying it stands with the Black Lives Matter movement, and how the luxury retailer is committing to actionable change within the organization.

Duration: 9:09
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Aliza Licht on Branding and Marketing Strategy During COVID-19

Business Strategy

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Aliza Licht, founder and president of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC and author and host of the LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast. Listen in as Licht discusses her background in the fashion industry, how she thinks retailers and brands should be marketing to consumers during the COVID-19 health crisis, and how companies can sell nonessential items through storytelling.

Duration: 20:22
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