“Creating sunshine” is a phrase that Michelle Kelly is undoubtedly familiar with. CEO of Lilly Pulitzer, one of the most renowned heritage brands in the country, Michelle has led with infectious joy and boundless optimism since 2016, and has been able to push the company forward while still never losing sight of its core vision: helping women feel as good as they look. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about the various positions Michelle has held at Lilly Pulitzer over her twenty years with the brand, the responsibilities of a CEO on the micro and macro level, and what it means to “see the success” of a business. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• The story behind the Lilly Pulitzer, its values, and how Michelle balances honoring the brand’s heritage while also continuing to innovate 
• How sometimes careers are spiral staircases, not ladders
• The importance of taking things one step at a time, and Michelle’s advice to young women trying to navigate balancing their careers with their personal lives
• How Michelle was first introduced to the Lilly Pulitzer brand, and the path that led her to eventually becoming CEO of the company
• The ways in which Michelle plans to lead Lilly Pulitzer into the future, and her focus on helping customers create their own sunshine  

Find Michelle Kelly:

www.lillypulitzer.com
IG: @lillypulitzer
LinkedIn: Michelle McQuality Kelly

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www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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