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March 23 - April 13, 2021

Agenda

Keynotes
Panels
Networking
Activations
Workshops
All times Eastern Time

Week 1

Tuesday, March 23 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:05 am Add to Calendar
    Welcome!

    Welcome to Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s Women in Retail Leadership Days!

    Speaker
    • Jennifer DiPasquale President and Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 11:05 am 11:45 am Add to Calendar
    Rebecca Minkoff on New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success
    Rebecca Minkoff built a fashion empire through hard work and a relentless drive to live her dream. It wasn’t easy and took tremendous resolve. But by never giving up, she has created a space for herself on the shelves of luxury department stores across the world. In this lively keynote conversation, Rebecca will discuss stories from her soon-to-be published book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success,” including how she found success in places she previously thought were inaccessible by breaking the rules. Special note: Rebecca will be interviewed by Emmy award-winning news anchor Jane Hanson, the former co-host of “New York Live” on NBC in New York.
    Rebecca Minkoff built a fashion empire through hard work and a relentless drive to live her dream. It wasn’t easy and took tremendous resolve. But by never giving up, she has created a space for herself on the shelves of luxury department stores across the world. In this lively keynote conversation, Rebecca will discuss stories from her soon-to-be published book, "Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success," including how she found success in places she previously thought were inaccessible by breaking the rules. Special note: Rebecca will be interviewed by Emmy award-winning news anchor Jane Hanson, the former co-host of "New York Live" on NBC in New York. | more
    Speakers
    • Jane Hanson Founder HHH Productions
    • Rebecca Minkoff Co-Founder and Creative Director Rebecca Minkoff
    Sponsor Speaker
    • Merrin Trombka Director of Sales Riskified
    Sponsor
  • 11:45 am 12:25 pm Add to Calendar
    Networking Meetup
    Get ready to connect with your favorite women in retail during this fun and interactive networking session. This is a structured opportunity to meet accomplished women in the retail industry, face to face. You’ll be randomly assigned to a group of up to four fabulous attendees, and you’ll have the opportunity to get to know one another for 10 minutes. When time is up, you’ll be automatically assigned to another fabulous group with whom you can chat. Enjoy!
    Get ready to connect with your favorite women in retail during this fun and interactive networking session. This is a structured opportunity to meet accomplished women in the retail industry, face to face. You'll be randomly assigned to a group of up to four fabulous attendees, and you'll have the opportunity to get to know one another for 10 minutes. When time is up, you'll be automatically assigned to another fabulous group with whom you can chat. Enjoy! | more

Friday, March 26 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:20 am Add to Calendar
    Say Yes to What's Next With Lori Allen

    Women today are facing so much uncertainty about life and the future. The need to pivot is stronger than ever, but many of us feel powerless to change or simply don’t know how to take that first step. Listen in as Lori Allen, business owner, breast cancer survivor, and star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,” walks you through how to succeed despite challenging times, and how to turn setbacks into opportunities. Don’t miss it!

    Women today are facing so much uncertainty about life and the future. The need to pivot is stronger than ever, but many of us feel powerless to change or simply don’t know how to take that first step. Listen in as Lori Allen, business owner, breast cancer survivor, and star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta," walks you through how to succeed despite challenging times, and how to turn setbacks into opportunities. Don't miss it! | more
    Speakers
    • Lori Allen Founder Bridals by Lori
    • Jennifer DiPasquale President and Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 11:20 am 12:00 pm Add to Calendar
    How Reebok is Creating an Inclusive Culture

    Diversity and inclusion are critically important topics. Executives are rightly prioritizing the need for diverse teams and leadership, and are starting to understand the steps needed for real change. But many companies are struggling with where to start. What do they need to do to really make a difference? In this session, team members from Reebok will discuss how they were able to implement a diversity and inclusion program that’s creating a positive impact at the company. You’ll leave with a step-by-step action plan you can use to implement a similar program at your company.

    Diversity and inclusion are critically important topics. Executives are rightly prioritizing the need for diverse teams and leadership, and are starting to understand the steps needed for real change. But many companies are struggling with where to start. What do they need to do to really make a difference? In this session, team members from Reebok will discuss how they were able to implement a diversity and inclusion program that's creating a positive impact at the company. You'll leave with a step-by-step action plan you can use to implement a similar program at your company. | more
    Speakers
    • Viv Rettke Head of Transformation Reebok
    • Jasmine Bellamy Head of Merchandising, Planning and Allocation Reebok
    Sponsor Speakers
    • Elizabeth Ray VP of Client Strategy Attentive
    • Rebecca Traverzo Vice President of Marketing ThirdLove
    Sponsor

Week 2

Tuesday, March 30 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:05 am Add to Calendar
    Welcome to Week 2!
    Speaker
    • Melissa Campanelli Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 11:05 am 11:45 am Add to Calendar
    Understanding Your Money Personality With Jean Chatzky

    Want to manage your money better? Try managing it according to your money personality! During this session, you’ll hear from “TODAY’s” financial editor and best-selling author Jean Chatzky, who will discuss her unique MoneyType personality test that was developed in conjunction with a psychologist and designed to uncover the traits that drive your financial decisions. To get the most out the session, please take the test here. Upon completion, you’ll receive a MoneyType report that will be broken down into five personality traits, giving you insights into how you think about and manage money. The results are a distinct combination based on your answers. You’ll get a break down of the pieces that make you you, and provide guidance, new techniques and ideas that will help you live a better financial life!

    All of us want to live a better financial life, but most of us don't know how to achieve that. Well, look no further. This session is designed to help you manage your money better based on your money personality. During this session, you'll hear from "TODAY‘s" financial editor and best-selling author Jean Chatzky, who will discuss her unique MoneyType personality test that was developed in conjunction with a psychologist and designed to uncover the traits that are driving your financial decisions. | more
    Speaker
    • Jean Chatzky CEO HerMoney.com
    Sponsor Speakers
    • Amarena Diaz Director of Digital Marketing an E-commerce Mizuno
    • Efrat Ravid CMO Quantum Metric
    Sponsor
  • 11:45 am 12:15 pm Add to Calendar
    Workshop: Courageous Leadership Through Chaos

    Never before has the world of work been more challenging, confusing and uncertain. Most of us are exhausted from feeling like our schedules, productivity and life (homeschooling anyone?) are disrupted with every email, organizational challenge and Zoom call. The burden on us as leaders (and women) has never been greater. In this provocative, interactive and often hilarious workshop, Cindy Solomon will share her wisdom from over two decades of experience building Courageous Leadership with clients like Google, Kraft, Marriott, Oracle, Salesforce, and over 400 others. If you’re looking for a way to build your career, your organization’s success and your personal productivity — and your sanity — this is the session for you.

    Never before has the world of work been more challenging, confusing and uncertain. Most of us are exhausted from feeling like our schedules, productivity and life (homeschooling anyone?) are disrupted with every email, organizational challenge and Zoom call. The burden on us as leaders (and women) has never been greater. In this provocative, interactive and often hilarious workshop, Cindy Solomon will share her wisdom from over two decades of experience building Courageous Leadership with clients like Google, Kraft, Marriott, Oracle, Salesforce, and over 400 others. If you're looking for a way to build your career, your organization's success and your personal productivity — and your sanity — this is the session for you. | more
    Speaker
    • Cindy Solomon CEO Courageous Leadership Institute, Inc.

Thursday, April 1 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:40 am Add to Calendar
    Golden Nuggets of Advice: Life and Leadership Tips From Retail Leaders

    In this informative and insightful panel discussion, leading retail CEOs will discuss some of their favorite tips and tricks on how to be a successful leader and professional today. Listen in as they discuss their favorite ways to motivate or bond their teams; how they personally escape work ruts or challenging days; what podcasts and books inspire them; and more. You won’t want to miss it!

    In this informative and insightful panel discussion, leading retail CEOs will discuss some of their favorite tips and tricks on how to be a successful leader and professional today. Listen in as they discuss their favorite ways to motivate or bond their teams; how they personally escape work ruts or challenging days; what podcasts and books inspire them; and more. You won't want to miss it! | more
    Speakers
    • Cindi Bigelow President and CEO Bigelow Tea
    • Virginia “Gina” C. Drosos CEO Signet Jewelers
    • Miki Berardelli Principal miki b llc
    • Stephanie Pugliese President, The Americas Under Armour
    Sponsor Speaker
    • Sherene Hilal Senior Vice President, Product Marketing & Business Operations Bluecore
    Sponsor
  • 11:40 am 12:10 pm Add to Calendar
    Idea Exchange: Return to Office Strategies; Keeping Employees Motivated

    Join our Idea Exchange, where you’ll have the chance to meet other retailers who are experiencing some of the same pain points and challenges you’re having. Moderated by a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, attendees will have the chance to exchange ideas and solutions, as well as collaborate with peers who are working on similar challenges and opportunities. Attendees will be able to join one of two topic discussions: Return to Office Strategies, or Keeping Employees Motivated.

    Join our Idea Exchange, where you'll have the chance to meet other retailers who are experiencing some of the same pain points and challenges you're having. Moderated by a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, attendees will have the chance to exchange ideas and solutions, as well as collaborate with peers who are working on similar challenges and opportunities. Attendees will be able to join one of two topic discussions: Return to Office Strategies, or Keeping Employees Motivated. | more
    Speakers
    • Helen Vaid Chief Customer Officer Pizza Hut
    • Jill Granoff CEO Eurazeo Brands

Week 3

Tuesday, April 6 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:05 am Add to Calendar
    Welcome to Week 3!
    Speaker
    • Melissa Campanelli Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 11:05 am 11:45 am Add to Calendar
    Overcoming Doubts and Doubters With Hint Founder and CEO Kara Goldin

    Do you have a dream that you’re not pursuing because of fear and self-doubt? Have you let other people’s opinions drown out your own? What if you could move forward with certainty towards your dream and ignore the naysayers? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this conversation with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, and author of the best-selling book, “Undaunted.” Kara will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. As Kara says, it doesn’t matter whether you feel confident, it matters what you actually do.

    Do you have a dream that you're not pursuing because of fear and self-doubt? Have you let other people’s opinions drown out your own? What if you could move forward with certainty towards your dream and ignore the naysayers? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this conversation with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, and author of the best-selling book, "Undaunted." Kara will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. As Kara says, it doesn’t matter whether you feel confident, it matters what you actually do. | more
    Speaker
    • Kara Goldin Founder and CEO Hint, Inc.
    Sponsor Speakers
    • Michelle Golladay Sr. Director of Client Marketing Wunderkind
    • Mary Beech CEO Sarah Flint
    Sponsor
  • 11:45 am 12:15 pm Add to Calendar
    Author Workshops

    We’re so excited about our Author Workshops, where you will have the chance to discuss some of your favorite recently published leadership and self-help books with the authors who wrote them! Information about each book and author below!

    • Unapologetically Ambitous: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms,” by Shellye Archambeau
      Join Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley’s first female African American CEOs, as she reads from her book, “Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.” In her workshop, Shellye will recount how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her role as CEO. She will also share practical strategies, tools and approaches you can employ right now to reach success, including concrete steps to dismantle impostor syndrome, and more.
    • Risk Forward: Unlock Your Hidden Genius … Even if You Don’t Know What’s Next,” by Victoria Labalme
      Join renowned keynote speaker and performance coach, Victoria Labalme, as she reads from her new book, “Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius.” During her workshop, Victoria will share her radically freeing and reassuring insights designed to help women take the risk of embracing the unknown and finding what’s next – whatever that may be. Whether you’re developing your plan, project or path, or you’re finding yourself in a tough time and trying to figure out your next steps, Victoria’s strategies will bring clarity, humor and relief.
    Attendees can choose to attend one of the two author workshops. Put your thinking caps on and get ready for a great discussion!
    We’re so excited about our Author Workshops, where you will have the chance to discuss some of your favorite recently published leadership and self-help books with the authors who wrote them! | more
    Speakers
    • Shellye Archambeau Author Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms
    • Melissa Campanelli Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
    • Ashley Chiaradio Senior Content Strategist Women in Retail Leadership Circle
    • Victoria Labalme Author Risk Forward: Unlock Your Hidden Genius…Even If You Don’t Know What’s Next

Friday, April 9 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:40 am Add to Calendar
    Meet the New Next Gen: The Women Transitioning Their Careers for a Successful Second Act

    In this session, you’ll meet select members from Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s latest report, The New Next Gen: Women That Are Transitioning Their Careers for a Successful Second Act. The report — and this panel — celebrate women who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40. Listen in as panelists discuss what inspired them to make a change later in their careers; the primary challenges they confronted in making this career change and how they overcame them; and advice for other women who may be interested in a change further into their career. This session is designed to spotlight women leaders who have proven they have even more success in front of them than they have behind them!

    In this session, you'll meet select members from Women in Retail Leadership Circle's latest report, The New Next Gen: Women That Are Transitioning Their Careers for a Successful Second Act. The report — and this panel — celebrate women who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40. Listen in as panelists discuss what inspired them to make a change later in their careers; the primary challenges they confronted in making this career change and how they overcame them; and advice for other women who may be interested in a change further into their career. This session is designed to spotlight women leaders who have proven they have even more success in front of them than they have behind them! | more
    Speakers
    • Stephanie Stuckey CEO Stuckey's
    • Susan Feldman Founder Get In The Groove
    • Sheena Franklin Founder and CEO K'ept Health
    • Shelley Zalis Chief Executive Officer The Female Quotient
    • Melisse Shaban Founder and CEO Virtue Labs
    Sponsor Speaker
    • Melanie Vala Chief Commercial Officer Splitit
    Sponsor
  • 11:40 am 12:10 pm Add to Calendar
    Idea Exchange: Being a Socially Responsible Company; Forecasting and Budgeting in 2021 and Beyond

    Join our Idea Exchange, where you’ll have the chance to meet other retailers who are experiencing some of the same pain points and challenges you’re having. Moderated by a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, attendees will have the chance to exchange ideas and solutions, as well as collaborate with peers who are working on similar challenges and opportunities. Attendees will be able to join one of two topic discussions: Being a Socially Responsible Company, or Forecasting and Budgeting in 2021 and Beyond.

    Join our Idea Exchange, where you'll have the chance to meet other retailers who are experiencing some of the same pain points and challenges you're having. Moderated by a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member, attendees will have the chance to exchange ideas and solutions, as well as collaborate with peers who are working on similar challenges and opportunities. Attendees will be able to join one of two topic discussions: Being a Socially Responsible Company, or Forecasting and Budgeting in 2021 and Beyond. | more
    Speakers
    • Kristin Smith Senior Vice President, Digital Hanna Andersson
    • Lauri Kien Kotcher Former CEO hello products

Week 4

Tuesday, April 13 Add Day to Calendar

  • 11:00 am 11:05 am Add to Calendar
    Welcome to Week 4!
    Speaker
    • Jennifer DiPasquale President and Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 11:05 am 11:35 am Add to Calendar
    COVID-19's Impact on Working Women ... And What to Do About It

    The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the economy, and working women have experienced more than their fair share of economic losses. For starters, the industries that employ more women, like retail, healthcare and hospitality, were hit very hard by the pandemic. Second, the mass closures of child care centers and schools have forced many women to leave the workforce to care for their children. In fact, between February 2020 and August 2020, mothers of children 12 years and younger lost 2.2 million jobs, compared to the 870,000 jobs lost by fathers. So what can we, as industry leaders, do about it? In this enlightening discussion, you’ll hear from three leaders who are working to prepare women for their successful return to the workforce. Attendees will leave with new ideas and concrete steps to implement now.

    The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the economy, and working women have experienced more than their fair share of economic losses. So what can we, as industry leaders, do about it? In this enlightening discussion, you'll hear from three leaders who are working to prepare women for their successful return to the workforce. Attendees will leave with new ideas and concrete steps to implement now. | more
    Speakers
    • Reshma Saujani Founder Girls Who Code
    • Shannon Gordon CEO theBoardlist
    • Michelle Pearlman Principal MKP Advisory, LLC
    • Jess Huang Partner McKinsey & Company
  • 11:35 am 11:55 am Add to Calendar
    Radical Candor: Creating a Culture of Feedback

    Kim Scott knows a lot about feedback. In fact, her best-selling book, “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity,” is all about it. Kim believes that the relationships you have with other team members are at the center of your success — individually and collectively. And at the heart of these relationships is Radical Candor, a simple framework she developed to help leaders build a culture of great feedback. In this session, Kim will discuss the Radical Candor concept and how it enables leaders to give feedback in a way that challenges their teams directly, but also lets them know that they care about them personally. It will help you and all the people you work with do the best work of your careers and build stronger working relationships. Kim will also discuss her upcoming book, “Just Work: Get Sh*t Done Fast & Fair.”

    Kim Scott knows a lot about feedback. In fact, her best-selling book, "Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity," is all about it. In this session, Kim will discuss the Radical Candor concept and how it enables leaders to give feedback in a way that challenges their teams directly, but also lets them know that they care about them personally. It will help you and all the people you work with do the best work of your careers and build stronger working relationships.  | more
    Speakers
    • Kim Scott Co-Founder Radical Candor
    • Melissa Campanelli Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • 12:00 pm 12:30 pm Add to Calendar
    Arianna Huffington and Sleep Number's Shelly Ibach on Being a Holistic Leader

    Today, the most successful leaders are holistic ones; that is, leaders adept at balancing their minds, bodies and spirits in both their personal and professional lives. In this enlightening discussion, join Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and Shelly Ibach, president and CEO of Sleep Number, as they discuss leadership strategies and why it’s important to bring your “whole” self to lead. Arianna and Shelly will also discuss why getting quality sleep is a means to a happier, healthier life; strategies on how to end the stress and burnout epidemic and unlock human potential; healthy habits they both partake in that make them better leaders; and more. You won’t want to miss it!

    Today, the most successful leaders are holistic ones; that is, leaders adept at balancing their minds, bodies and spirits in both their personal and professional lives. In this enlightening discussion, join Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and Shelly Ibach, president and CEO of Sleep Number, as they discuss leadership strategies and why it's important to bring your “whole” self to lead. Arianna and Shelly will also discuss why getting quality sleep is a means to a happier, healthier life; strategies on how to end the stress and burnout epidemic and unlock human potential; healthy habits they both partake in that make them better leaders; and more. You won't want to miss it! | more
    Speakers
    • Shelly R. Ibach President and Chief Executive Officer Sleep Number
    • Arianna Huffington Founder and CEO Thrive Global
  • 12:30 pm 12:35 pm Add to Calendar
    Closing Remarks

    Some final thoughts and words of inspiration from the co-founder of Women in Retail Leadership Circle as we wrap up Women in Retail Leadership Days!

    Speaker
    • Jennifer DiPasquale President and Co-Founder Women in Retail Leadership Circle

Virtual Coaches Corner

A Women in Retail Leadership Days exclusive! Join our very first virtual "Coaches Corner," where Women in Retail-certified coaches offer 10 to 15 hours of free coaching over the duration of our event. Interested attendees can sign up for 30-minute meetings with our coaches on our virtual platform. Coaches who have signed on include:

Lizzie Alberga
Kristina Dopson
Sylvia High
Jackie Knechtel
Christina McFadden
Milka Milliance
Danielle Moser
Courtney Seard
Jennifer Thornton
Quendrida Whitmore
Ethel Wragg

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