Rarely Heard Women is a global community of women who are leaders within the Retail and Consumer industry, with a mission to elevate women’s lives by sharing lived experiences for the benefit of others.
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You have the exclusive privilege of bringing a distinguished guest to our event.
Guest places are available on a first-come, first-served basis to senior executives from retail or brand businesses.
To register your guest, please provide their name and LinkedIn profile to Sarah Smyth. Sarah will review their credentials and, upon approval, extend a formal invitation.
Guest registration is confirmed only after credential verification and while space remains available.
Rarely Heard Answers
From Rarely Heard Women
Concept:
"Rarely Heard Answers" is an intimate interview series featuring two remarkable women from diverse backgrounds engaging in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Each episode invites them to exchange five meaningful questions—chosen at random—sparking reflection, laughter, and connection.
Target Audience:
This series is created for women of all ages and backgrounds, offering a space to learn from one another’s lived experiences. Through open, relatable dialogue, Rarely Heard Answers fosters understanding, inspiration, and a sense of shared journey.
Format:
Filmed in a warm and intimate setting, the format creates an atmosphere of authenticity and trust. Each 20-minute episode delivers powerful insights in a concise yet deeply impactful way.
Content Strategy:
Distribution:
"Rarely Heard Answers" is exclusively available within the Rarely Heard Voices private digital space, ensuring a trusted environment where women can engage, reflect, and connect.
Objective:
This series amplifies women's voices, offering real, unfiltered stories that inspire, empower, and spark meaningful conversations. By capturing perspectives rarely heard elsewhere, Rarely Heard Answers strengthens the collective wisdom of women navigating life on their own terms.
We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the Leaders’ gathering itself. If you have any dietary requirements, if you have any dietary requirements please tell us ASAP, and our amazing Sarah Smyth will make sure your needs are catered to. Email Sarah.Smyth@rarelyheardvoices.com and consider your taste buds in safe hands!
Unleash your inner fashion guru and join us in the stylish realm of 'Conference Casual.' This dress code strikes the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, allowing you to express your unique style while keeping things relaxed and engaging.
We've got you covered when it comes to getting around town.
For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH:
For One Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017:
Jane Boardman
Chief Executive Officer
M&C Saatchi Talk
United Kingdom
Marigay McKee
Co-Founder
Fernbrook Capital Management LLC
USA
Juliet Anammah
Chief Sustainability Officer
Jumia Group
USA
Jo Newton
Director of Buying : Hampers, Fashion, Beauty and Home
Fortnum and Mason
United Kingdom
Rania Mushtaha
Vice President – Strategy & Growth
MAJID AL FUTTAIM LIFESTYLE LLC
UAE
Angela Farrugia
Founder
Brand X Society
United Kingdom
Estefania Lacayo
Founder
TAFS
USA
Natalie Quinn
Executive Vice President, Brands' Global Expansion
Rarely Heard Voices
United Kingdom
Jillian DiIorio
Founder
Live to Give
USA
Eva Platini-Hernandez
Vice President of Business Development
WHP Global
USA
Liz Heller
Managing Partner
Membrain LLC
USA
Trish Kozlak
Head of Retail Expansion
Heyday
USA
Jill Butterworth
Partner
Rarely Heard Voices
United Kingdom