Podcast
Commerce Trailblazers
Hosted by Lauren Livak Gilbert, Andrea K. Leigh · EN
Welcome to Commerce Trailblazers, our limited-series podcast spotlighting the rising stars who are shaping the future of commerce! Featuring interviews with up-and-coming commerce talent showcasing fresh ideas, bold strategies, and innovative solutions to connect with today’s shopper. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, join us for a behind-the-scenes look.
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How AI Can SuperCharge Your Work with Pam Perino, Digital Content Operations & Development Manager, Ghiradelli Chocolate Company
Dec 700:19:14Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Commerce Trailblazer, we chat with Pam Perino from the Ghiradelli Chocolate Company about all things digital shelf. She shares how she things about AI in her work and how she works with her cross functional partners for success.
Transcribe →Hug Your Dog & Bring the Data: How to Show up to Your Clients with Insights, with Ellise Uyema, Director, Client Development North America, POTOO
Nov 1000:24:27Tap to summarizeWelcome to Commerce Trailblazers! On this week’s episode we talk to Ellise at POTOO about data and insights, how networking can be a differentiator even if deeply uncomfortable.
Transcribe →Sift Through the Noise with Megan Harbold, Retail Media & Commerce Expert
Oct 2600:20:14Tap to summarizeOn this weeks episode of Commerce Trailblazer Megan Harbold, Retail Media & Commerce Expert, takes us through her secret sauce of successful marketing directly to consumers and B2B.
Transcribe →Every SKU is a Business and Education is King, with Jyoti Malik, Senior Director of eCommerce at Belkin
Sep 1500:25:21Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Commerce Trailblazers, join Jyoti Malik as she shares her story of testing and learning through change and what the key elements of success are in an eCommerce world.
Transcribe →Metaphor Soup from Digital Content to Gen Z hear from Abby Tomlinson, Senior Manager, Digital Shelf, Riviana
Aug 400:38:19Tap to summarizeWhat do Gen Z, bad product pages, and ChatGPT have in common? They’re all reshaping the future of e-commerce—and your brand might be falling behind. On this episode of Commerce Trailblazers, Riviana’s Abby Tomlinson joins us to talk about adapting to next-gen shoppers, fixing the post-COVID path to purchase, and why “a dollar spent on media that leads to a bad PDP is a wasted dollar.” We’ll explore how behavioral insights, AI tools, and strong content strategies can drive real results. Tune in for smart, actionable insights you can bring to your own digital shelf.
Transcribe →How Toddler Rules Enable Agility with Bailie Duncan, Product Manager, Marketing Systems (PXM/DAM/Commerce)
Jun 3000:28:08Tap to summarizeHear from Bailie Duncan, Lead Product Owner at Jackson Family Wines about how being flexible and ready for change is a critical part of success in eCommerce! Bailie’s “toddler rules” will help any eCommerce professional create agility within their organization!
Transcribe →How Toddler Rules Enable Agility with Bailie Duncan, Lead Product Owner at Jackson Family Wines
Jun 3000:28:08Tap to summarizeHear from Bailie Duncan, Lead Product Owner at Jackson Family Wines about how being flexible and ready for change is a critical part of success in eCommerce! Bailie’s “toddler rules” will help any eCommerce professional create agility within their organization!
Transcribe →eCommerce Never Sleeps with Breanna Deculus Amazon Account Manager at the Emerson Group
Jun 200:27:15Tap to summarizeDid you know you can have software buy you a camera while you’re sleeping? Well, Breanna does, and she uses software to do it. In this episode, we hear from Breanna Deculus (dec-u-lus), Amazon Account Manager at the Emerson Group. She talks about adjusting to the “24 hour store” that is Amazon/eCommerce and how curiosity plus hunger equals success in digital. Listen in to hear her top tip for keeping your skills relevant in the AI future of commerce!
Transcribe →Curiosity and Customer Obsession with Natalie Cotter (ex-Liquid Death, ex-Walmart, ex-Stackline)
Apr 28, 202500:33:08Tap to summarizeFrom soap making, to one of the largest retailers, to an agency, to a challenger brand, Natalie has commerce in her blood. And look out world, now she is available for consulting. Listen in for the one thing up and coming brands are doing to steal share from the incumbents…
Transcribe →What to do when it rains in eCommerce with Katie Buczek, Senior Director of Sales, Amazon & eCommerce at Randa Apparel & Accessories
Apr 1, 202500:26:11Tap to summarizeIn a highly seasonal business like Isotoner’s rainwear and umbrellas, the weather can keep you up in more ways than one. Join us to hear Katie’s winning strategy for delivering on ambiguous requests from leadership, getting comfortable with discomfort, and how she trailblazes in the midst of tons of data!
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