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Burlington Diversity Chief Mecca Mitchell on Sustainable DEI Ecosystems and Cultural Intelligence

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Mecca Mitchell, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Burlington, a nationally recognized off-price retailer. Listen in as Mitchell discusses the scope of her role at Burlington, why she decided to begin advocating for DEI in the retail industry, her advice for other retail leaders looking to create a sustainable DEI ecosystem to drive business growth, and more.

Duration: 25:54
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Food Lion President Meg Ham: "Be Curious and 'Understand Out' to Move Up"

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, a grocery retailer with 1,100-plus stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Ham discusses her 30-year career journey from retail store manager to her current position, how she advanced in her career by taking roles that would challenge her, the lessons she's learned from implementing organizational change, and more.

Duration: 29:02
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GODIVA CEO Nurtaç Afridi's Message to Women: 'Invest in and Empower Yourself'

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Nurtaç Afridi, CEO of GODIVA Chocolatier, the global leader in premium, artisanal chocolate. Afridi is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member. Afridi discusses the transformative year she's led at GODIVA and how the company is expanding its presence and portfolio to be accessible to everyone.

Duration: 26:04
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How Vanessa Barboni Hallik is Solving for Sustainability in Fashion

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Vanessa Barboni Hallik, founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, a B Corp Certified end-to-end sustainable design company. Barboni Hallik shares how she took a sabbatical from 15 years in finance to study sustainable practices, her discovery of the complex sustainability issues in the fashion industry, and her journey to build Another Tomorrow.

Duration: 23:03
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EVEREVE Founder Megan Tamte on Her Leadership Mantra, HEART Values and Brené Brown

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Megan Tamte, co-founder and co-CEO of EVEREVE, a contemporary women's retailer with a boutique feel and unmatched personal service. Tamte shares the genesis of the EVEREVE brand, her strategy for hiring passionate employees, and the tenets behind EVEREVE's signature HEART company values.

Duration: 36:38
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How McDonald's CX Chief Alycia Mason Cultivates Mentor and Sponsor Relationships

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Alycia Mason, U.S. chief customer experience officer at McDonald’s Corporation, and co-founder and owner of Candycopia, her family’s Chicago-based candy store. Mason shares her “three Ps” — people, purpose, and push — which is her trick to making the most of an opportunity, what her mentorship and sponsorship relationships look like, and more.

Duration: 30:39
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How PepsiCo's Jane Wakely Goes Beyond the Job Description for Career Growth

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jane Wakely, executive vice president, chief consumer and marketing officer and chief growth officer, international foods at PepsiCo. Wakely shares her discovery of the "science of growth," which she uses to best serve the consumer. She discussed her career journey through various companies and expressed her desire to go beyond the job description to find a balance between passion and expectations.

Duration: 30:54
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How Nathalie Gerschtein Learned to Immerse Herself in Work/Life Culture

Executive Professional Development

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale interviews Nathalie Gerschtein, president of consumer products division, North America for L’Oréal. Listen in as Gerschtein discusses her 20-year career at L'Oreal, why it was important to her to work internationally, what her biggest learnings have been along the way, and much more.

Duration: 34:28
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Parachute CEO Ariel Kaye on Success: Start Slow and Stay Focused

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Ariel Kaye, founder and CEO of Parachute, a lifestyle brand offering modern essentials for a more comfortable home. Kaye discusses her career journey that led to the founding of Parachute, the idea behind the brand, what she attributes to the brand's growth and success, and more.

Duration: 23:56
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