Kristen is the Founder of Luminate Brand Advisors, a consultancy that helps brands and retailers accelerate growth with a focus on omni-channel expansion, merchandising, and go to market. Kristen held roles such as President of The Americas at Marc Jacobs, EVP/Chief Merchant at Saks Fifth Avenue and President/Chief Merchant for several start-ups. Kristen partners with purpose driven brands to meet their potential at the intersection of brand, product, and commercial strategy.

On this episode, Kristen tells Katie Irving about the bold move that helped her earn her first job at Saks, where she worked for 20+ years, and how from there she moved to a startup with a completely different mission before starting her own company.