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Today, Janelle Burgess, Head of Talent and Brand at Amazon, The Drop talks about her amazing retail and merchandising career. Janelle's luxury and mass retail experience have led her to be a driver of innovative technology-centric programs blending the massive worlds of fashion/retail and tech. Janelle encourages us to embrace change and take the risk.

Follow Janelle on LinkedIn at Janelle Burgess.

Today Sonia Spinks, Sr. Director Merchandise Operations - Walmart Beauty talks about her experience in building products from her work in the telecom industry to Sam's Club and now Walmart. She notes the importance of being a critical thinker and problem solver especially when working in replenishment at an organization with the largest supply chain in the world. Sonia reminds us that nothing is constant, there's always change and we need to be ready.
Remember to follow Sonia Spinks at:
IG: @rockstarcareermom
email: sonia@rockstarcareermom.com
 

​​Today Warren Satchell talks about his illustrious career working in the very important tech space of the fashion industry. Warren stresses the importance of always being open to a new opportunity, and being a risk taker. He also mentions one key word that really culminates his experience, “Curiosity” or being “Curious” something we often forget.
Warren can be reached on LinkedIn @ Warren Satchell and on Instagram @Warren.Satchell.
 
 
 
 

Today luxury expert Sade DeSouza, Team Manager for Louis Vuitton talks about her experience in a very important segment of the industry, Retail Management.   She gives key tips on skills such as connecting with the clientele, taking the time to get to know the team, listening, and managing up. Sade also reminds us to be life long learners.
You can follow Sade on LinkedIn @ Sade DeSouza.

Today Loren Ojugbana, VP, Direct to Consumer (DTC) North America Channel Trading for Ralph Lauren shares his experience of connecting the analytical/planning side of the business with the creative. He stresses the importance of advocating for yourself early….let people know what you want to do with your career. Lo lets us know that building relationships within the four walls of the company you work for is great but stretching yourself outside of it can make you even stronger.
Remember to follow Loren Ojugbana:
LinkedIn: Loren Ojugbana
 

Today Shawuan Johnson, EVP of Merchandising for Tommy Hilfiger Company Stores, North America talks about her experience in connecting business with her love for fashion. She notes no day in the industry is ever the same and as a major decision maker she tackles everything from merchandising to finance to marketing, and supply chain. Shawuan also lets us know that while it's important to make the connection it's equally important to make an impression.
Remember to follow Shawuan Johnson at:
LinkedIn: Shawuan Johnson
IG: @Shawuan