Kristina Stidham is the digital content director at Women Leading Travel & Hospitality and sister brands Total Retail and Women in Retail Leadership Circle at NAPCO Media. She is passionate about digital media and handles video, podcast and virtual event production for all brands. You can often find her at WIRLC, TR, WLT&H or industry events with her camera and podcasting equipment—or at home on Zoom—recording interviews with thought leaders and business executives.Kristina holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Production from the Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication in Philadelphia. Go Owls! When she's not in the office, she loves to go on long walks, sing around the house, hangout with her family and two pet guinea pigs, and travel to new places.
Dee Ann Turner, former vice president at Chick-fil-A and founder and CEO of Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, took the stage at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit, held June 9-11 in Atlanta. Great organizations know that showing empathy and care provides the highest level of customer service, even legendary customer service....
How did SoulCycle cut through the crowded fitness industry? What made the brand “sticky” enough to grab consumers’ interest? Amy Shecter, CEO of Cast Jewelry, asked these questions of Julie Rice, co-founder of Peoplehood and SoulCycle, on stage during the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. The annual Women...
Save the dates! The 2026 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit is headed to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans from June 8-10, 2026. The Crescent City is the perfect location to hold our fourth annual Summit. According to New Orleans & Company, the city’s invigorating spirit is sure to inspire, captivate and motivate you — the same...
PJ Oleksak, CEO of Nuts.com, shared her insights on embracing transformational leadership during the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Women in Retail Leadership Circle is the sister brand of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality. Oleksak’s playbook includes five steps to be a VITAL transformational leader: Voice a bold...
One of the paradigms now being popularized is that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are not beneficial for organizations or businesses. “So not true,” said Gina Drosos, former CEO of Signet Jewelers, on stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, hosted by our sister brand, Women in Retail Leadership Circle, from April 28-30...
It’s day two of the sold-out 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit here in Atlanta and WOW! The Women Leading Travel & Hospitality team is once again blown away by our community. The energy is palpable! We’ve already listened to so much insightful content, have come away with great learnings and, of course, made...
Debra Whitman, PhD, a leading expert on aging, recently found herself asking key questions we all face in midlife and beyond: How long will I live? Will I be healthy? Can I maintain my memory? Will I have enough money? Drawing from her best-selling book, “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of...
What is it really like to attend the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit? Let our past attendees tell you themselves! Watch this highlight reel featuring testimonials from women who’ve experienced the connections, insights, and energy that makes the Summit truly special. If you’re wondering what’s in store for 2025, this is your sneak peek...
Jinita Thakkar, founder and CEO of Inspire29 Media and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member, has been navigating the impact of a restructure ever since her position as vice president of media, digital and communications at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was eliminated last fall. In this video, Thakkar shares how she reframed the career transition...
Making new professional connections can feel daunting. Meeting female leaders in travel and hospitality who want to expand their network and share a passion for career and leadership growth is an even bigger challenge. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is here to help! Join us for valuable content and connections at our regional Roundtable events...
