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SOLD OUT – Women’s Network Breakfast: Lizanne Kindler, Talbots

February 20, 2020 7:30 am – 9:00 am Artists for Humanity

Event Details

  • oin us for our first Womens Network breakfast of 2020 to learn Lizannes secrets to success, including creating a strategy and communicating your vision, harnessing the power of intrapreneurship, and giving back to your community as leader.

Tickets

  • This event is SOLD OUT.
  • Member: Individual $65, Table of 10 $650
  • Government: Individual $65, Table of 10 $650
  • Non-Member: Individual $110, Table of 10 $1,100
  • RSVP by Thursday, February 20

oin us for our first Women’s Network breakfast of 2020 to learn Lizanne’s secrets to success, including creating a strategy and communicating your vision, harnessing the power of intrapreneurship, and giving back to your community as leader.

What does a quintessentially American brand – Talbots – need in order to succeed in the ever-changing world of retail? Enter Lizanne Kindler, a visionary leader with a global perspective. A veteran of retailers such as Ann Taylor and Kohl’s, Kindler rejoined Talbots in 2012 as president (she previously served as Executive Vice President of Merchandising) and was tasked with turning around the Massachusetts-based brand as it was on the brink. Today, the retailer is thriving with over $1 billion in revenue and is focused on connecting with customers wherever, whenever, and however they want to shop. 

Kindler leads a legacy left by Nancy and Rudolf Talbot, who launched the now-national brand in Hingham, Massachusetts over 70 years ago. Join us for our first Women’s Network breakfast of 2020 to learn Lizanne’s secrets to success, including creating a strategy and communicating your vision, harnessing the power of intrapreneurship, and giving back to your community as leader and as a company. 

This program takes place during a school vacation week. Are you interested in attending but need childcare? We’ve partnered with Care.com’s Care@Work Event Care to offer onsite childcare during this program. Childcare will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis for children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years. You can sign-up for the service when registering for the event. To learn more about Care@Work Event Care, its team of professional caregivers, and their policies, click here. 

FAQs

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?

  • Access to a welcoming community of professionals, topical discussions featuring the region’s top business leaders, and breakfast with choice of coffee, tea or fresh juice. 
  • Dietary restrictions? Please notify a server and they will be able to assist you.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • An interest in connecting with women professionals from all industries and career stages. Oh, and don’t forget business cards!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

  • Please come dressed for your day!

WHO WILL BE THERE?

  • To view a current attendee list, click here.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

  • For directions to Artists for Humanity, click here.
  • The closest parking garage is Channel Center. It is located directly behind Artists for Humanity. For directions, click here. 
  • The closest T stop is Broadway (Red Line). The 11 Bayview bus stops at W Second St, a short walk from Artists for Humanity. 

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

  • Registration & networking begins at 7:30 a.m. If you arrive earlier than 7:30 a.m., kudos to you for beating the traffic! The program will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

CAN I REGISTER AT THE EVENT OR DO I NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE?

  • Due to venue restrictions, we cannot accept on-site registrations. If you would like to attend, please register online in advance of the event. 

I WANT TO ATTEND THE EVENT BUT NEED CHILDCARE. CAN YOU HELP? 

  • Yes! We’ve partnered with Care.com to offer onsite childcare during the event. Childcare will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and you must opt into this service when you register for the event. 
  • To learn more about Care@Work Event Care, its team of professional caregivers, and whether you and your child can participate, click here. 

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

  • All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

FEATURING

Lizanne Kindler

CEO, Talbots Featured Speaker

Lizanne Kindler is Chief Executive Officer of Talbots, an omni-channel retailer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories that was established in Hingham, Massachusetts…Read more
Lizanne Kindler is Chief Executive Officer of Talbots, an omni-channel retailer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories that was established in Hingham, Massachusetts in 1947. Ms. Kindler returned to Talbots as President in August of 2012 when the company was purchased by private equity firm, Sycamore Partners. She was promoted to CEO nine months later. In addition, Ms. Kindler also serves as Chairman of Coldwater Creek, another Sycamore Partners portfolio company. Under Ms. Kindler’s leadership, the Talbots brand has returned to healthy levels of sales and profitability, opened new stores, developed new concepts and entered new product categories. The company currently has more than 8,700 employees and operates more than 550 retail stores across the United States. And despite the challenging retail environment, Talbots has continued to thrive thanks to a strong commitment to product innovation, operational excellence and technology investments. Ms. Kindler started her career at Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, where she spent 15 years in various leadership roles. She was instrumental in leading the foundational stages of their ecommerce business, as well as launching Ann Taylor Loft. Ms. Kindler left Ann Taylor in 2008 to come to Talbots the first time as the Senior Vice President of Merchandising. Two years later, she worked with Kohl’s as the Executive Vice President of Product Development. Ms. Kindler is a well-respected leader in the industry and in the community. In 2018, Talbots was named as one of the Top 10 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute and the Globe Magazine. She has been instrumental in cementing Talbots status as a brand with purpose by leading the brand’s partnership with Dress for Success, which has raised nearly $7 million since its inception in 2014. Ms. Kindler is in her third year as an Expert-In-Residence for Babson College’s WIN (Women Innovating Now) Lab, an accelerator for women entrepreneurs. And most recently, she joined the Advisory Board of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. A native of Denmark, Ms. Kindler graduated from the Copenhagen Business School with a BA in Economics.

Taneshia Camillo-Sheffey

Founder & Director, MadeINcubator, Inc. Moderator

Taneshia Camillo-Sheffey is an Entrepreneur, Consultant, Speaker, Mentor, Brand Strategist, Networking Expert, Fashion Socialite and Designer Advocate. Helping to…Read more
Taneshia Camillo-Sheffey is an Entrepreneur, Consultant, Speaker, Mentor, Brand Strategist, Networking Expert, Fashion Socialite and Designer Advocate. Helping to create a more sustainable fashion industry through teaching the business of fashion and narrowing the skills and opportunity gap that our fashion businesses face. She has developed The Haute House brands. The Haute House is in the business of developing fashion businesses. The Haute House Design Studio focuses on the creative side of the industry, building tomorrow’s brands today. The Haute House University is the EDTECH arm teaching the business side of the fashion industry to aspiring designers and creative entrepreneurs. Currently, Taneshia has launched MadeINcubator, Inc. The City of Boston’s first Fashion Incubator Program revolutionizing the way designers learn, build and succeed in fashion. Enabling fashion entrepreneurs to create new products and companies better and faster. She has over 13+ years of experience in the retail management & visual merchandising field, in lead positions for reputable brands such as LVMH & Neiman Marcus. Most recently, Taneshia was the recipient of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Ten Outstanding Young Leader Award, and had the incredible honor and privilege being invited to spend a week at Harvard Business School participating in the Young American Leaders Program, (YALP). The program aims to focus on leaders from across the country who can understand and implement cross sector collaboration and increasing the global competitiveness of the U.S. She was selected to represent the City of Boston along with 9 other professional leaders. She’s recently formed an exciting partnership with the new Encore Casino in Massachusetts providing retail and manufacturing services. Taneshia is dedicated to community and equal opportunity for all. Opportunity is not equally distributed when it comes to fashion in Boston. She is set out to create a fashion climate in which creatives who are facing obstacles and encountering challenges can feel supported and will in turn, become financially independent and gain exposure and awareness on a global scale.

Agenda

  • 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration, Networking & Breakfast

  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Program

  • 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Audience Q&A

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