Kristen Sosa - Founder of Luminate Brand Advisors

<p>Kristen is the Founder of Luminate Brand Advisors, a consultancy that helps brands and retailers accelerate growth with a focus on omni-channel expansion, merchandising, and go to market. Kristen held roles such as President of The Americas at Marc Jacobs, EVP/Chief Merchant at Saks Fifth Avenue and President/Chief Merchant for several start-ups. Kristen partners with purpose driven brands to meet their potential at the intersection of brand, product, and commercial strategy.</p> <p>On this episode, Kristen tells Katie Irving about the bold move that helped her earn her first job at Saks, where she worked for 20+ years, and how from there she moved to a startup with a completely different mission before starting her own company.</p>