Women In Retail Talks

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Women In Retail Talks, is the podcast that features the inspiring voices and stories of female leaders in the retail industry.

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Michaels President Heather Bennett on Risk-Taking and Being the Leader Her Team Needs

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Heather Bennett, president of Michaels Stores, the leading creative destination in North America operating over 1,300 stores and online. This episode was recorded at Shoptalk 2025 inside the Women in Retail Pavilion. Bennett outlines her career journey, details her approach to risk-taking, shares how she's the leader that her team needs, and more.

Evelyn & Bobbie Founder and CEO Bree McKeen on Tenacity, Vision and Profitability

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Bree McKeen, founder and CEO of Evelyn & Bobbie, a product design company dedicated to redefining the women’s intimates category and bra buying experience. McKeen shares the story of the brand and its motto, "perfectly forgettable bras and underwear."

How Walmart EVP Andrea Albright Creates Psychological Safety

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Andrea Albright, executive vice president of sourcing at Walmart, and operating partner for Massmart, an African retail and wholesale group. She is also one of Women in Retail Leadership Circle's 2025 Top Women in Retail honorees! Listen in as Albright discusses how operational efficiency across Walmart's global network is led by the values of trust, value and resiliency; her use of the Radical Candor leadership technique; and more.

TJX Companies' Logistics EVP Raina Avalon on Servant Leadership and Self-Awareness

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Raina Avalon, executive vice president of logistics at The TJX Companies, the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Listen in as Avalon shares how her diverse career experience has shaped her leadership style, how she keeps teams motivated and engaged, her advice for young women leaders in traditionally male-dominated industries like logistics, and more.

Boston Proper CEO Sheryl Clark's Leadership Philosophy: 'Step Back and Empower Your Team'

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sheryl Clark, president and CEO of Boston Proper, a specialty retailer of high-end apparel and accessories providing unique, on-trend, high-quality fashion for women over 40. Sheryl is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Listen in as Sheryl shares a few key lessons she's learned throughout her career journey in retail, how she's led Boston Proper to $100 million in revenue, her leadership philosophy, and more.

CTO Karen Beebe on How Culture Drives Innovation at Bealls, Inc.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Karen Beebe, chief technology officer at Bealls, Inc., a legacy family-owned retailer outfitting families for less in over 650 stores across the U.S. Listen in as Beebe discusses top takeaways from the 2025 NRF Big Show, three leadership lessons learned from navigating challenging times, leading Bealls through multiple technology integrations as the company modernizes its tech stack, and more.

Fabletics President Ashley Kechter on the ROI of Social Proof

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Ashley Kechter, president of Fabletics, a luxury fashion activewear brand. Kechter discusses her career background in retail and her current role; how Fabletics measures the ROI of its social media efforts, especially influencer marketing and social proof campaigns; how she builds a successful and motivated team; and more.

Tricoci CEO Liz Allison: 'I Found the Power of Community' With Women in Retail Leadership Circle Membership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli is joined by Liz Allison, CEO of Tricoci, a leader in hair color and styling, results-driven skin care, and professionally-inspired haircare products. Allison is also a WIRLC member and former advisory board member. To kick off 2025, this special episode delves into her experience as a long-time member of our organization, including why she values her membership.

From the Archives: Women in Retail Leadership Circle Reflects on 10 Years Empowering Female Leaders

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface one of our most downloaded episodes of 2024: a special episode reflecting on 10 years of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The discussion is led by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli, who is joined by President and Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale and Membership Director Susan Koger. They detail Women in Retail Leadership Circle's origin story, major milestones since its launch in 2014, their favorite stories that showcase the impact of the WIRLC community, and more.

Bio of Women In Retail Talks

Women In Retail Talks, the podcast that features the inspiring voices and stories of female leaders in the retail industry. Hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle, this podcast brings you accomplished women who have forged their own paths to success and have reached the pinnacle of their careers.

In each episode, listeners will have the opportunity to hear directly from these powerhouse retail leaders as they share their personal journeys, including their proudest accomplishments, the challenges they've faced, pivotal career moments, and everything in between. Through their stories, these women offer a unique perspective on executive leadership and professional development, providing valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring leaders.

Produced by Women in Retail Leadership Circle, an exclusive community of women executives at leading retailers and brands, Women In Retail Talks aims to elevate the voices of women in the retail industry.

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