In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Content and Events Strategist Sarah Hendrickson interviews Katie Marston, chief marketing officer at Once Upon a Farm, an organic childhood nutrition and food company. Marston discusses her career journey working for purpose-driven brands; how she drives business while building a brand; how she learned to nurture and embrace her own authentic leadership style; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kimberly Wallengren, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at J.Jill, a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories for women. Wallengren encourages leading high-performing teams with curiosity and vulnerability, tapping into consumer insights as she steps into her new role, approaching AI with intention to solve customer problems, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kym Maas, president of Lands’ End consumer and chief creative officer at Lands’ End, Inc. Maas shares how mentorship has impacted her career growth, how she's evolving to take on her new dual role as president and creative chief, drawing from Lands' End's rich heritage to bring fresh personality to the brand, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Carolyn D’Angelo, senior managing director and head of brand operations at Gordon Brothers, the leading global asset experts. D'Angelo details her experiences at iconic brands including Disney, Ralph Lauren, Waverly, Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, and Nicole Miller; shares the leadership lessons that have had the biggest impact on how she leads today; offers her advice to young professionals; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Dana Medema, president, North America at Revlon, the global beauty company with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands across color cosmetics, skin care, hair color and care, personal care, and fragrances. Medema discusses leadership fundamentals she's learned throughout her career; her approach to identifying, growing and retaining the next generation of talent; the impact of mentorship and sponsorship for career growth; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Davida Lindsay-Bell, chief people officer at Hanna Andersson, a heritage children's apparel brand known for its high-quality products, strong customer loyalty, and purpose-driven approach. After working in the people function across several organizations in her career, Lindsay-Bell was drawn to Hanna Andersson for its organizational values and her emotional connection to the brand. She shares why presence is a leadership practice, not a personality trait; why culture is foundational to business strategy; the changing expectations of chief people officers; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, a pioneer in artisan-crafted baked makeup, specially formulated for mature skin. Listen in as Geller shares how her interactions with clients as a makeup artist led her to launch her beauty brand; why being close to your customer is essential to success; keeping Laura Geller Beauty versatile and relevant without chasing ever-changing beauty trends; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Barbara Garces, president of Citizen Watch America, the U.S. arm of global watch and accessories manufacturer Citizen Watch Group. Garces shares why effective leaders communicate a clear vision and empower their teams; details how she balances innovation with daily business needs; offers change management best practices for leaders in transformation; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Angie Brown, executive vice president and chief information officer at The Home Depot. Brown recounts her 27-year rise from entry-level developer to CIO; outlines AI opportunities in customer inspiration, delivery optimization, and communication; encourages women leaders to choose grace over perfection; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Melissa Lowenkron, chief brand officer at Fossil Group, a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company with a diverse portfolio of brands specializing in lifestyle accessories. They discuss how brands can grow during times of change. Lowenkron details why stepping into a chief brand role requires a mindset shift; how she leads the authentic storytelling that's key to Fossil's turnaround; her advice for leaders driving business transformations; and more.