Making Retail Relatable: The Inspiration behind 'Retail Relates' with Paula, Gautham & Rich

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To kick off our first season, in this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss our experiences, successes and failures, lessons learned, and motivations. This is not highly edited or polished; it is real and hopefully relatable. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay with us through the journey. We have some incredible guests lined up that we hope you enjoy meeting and learning from.
What is 'Retail Relates?'
It is not just a podcast; it's a journey into the heart of retail and commerce. Our episodes traverse the path from traditional marketplaces to digital platforms, highlighting the successes, trials, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. We're conversing with those shaping the industry—from the front lines to behind the scenes, the creative minds to the global strategists - offering a diverse 360-degree perspective. We're revealing the relationships and personal narratives that make retail engaging and accessible. 'Retail Relates' is an invitation to explore the world's interconnectedness through the lens of retail, encouraging listeners to discover the personal journeys and stories of those who drive innovation and unite us across cultures and continents.
Retail Relates is hosted by Paula Gean, a tech leader who is passionate about building connected communities and telling stories; Gautham Vadakkapett, a marketing professor with a Ph.D. and a deep curiosity for the retail industry; and Rich Honiball, a retail executive who loves history and is inspired by diversity.
Why did we come together to start this podcast? Fame? Fortune? Occupy our spare time? Hardly! We came together with this combined goal.
"Our success is not measured by the number of conversations we have with industry leaders or the number of talented individuals we meet. It's about the impact we make. If even ONE person finds value in our platform and perspectives and decides to pursue retail as a career choice, we consider our efforts worthwhile. Every journey matters to us."
In this series of conversations, we look forward to talking with those driving the retail industry today from every vantage point, introducing you to the diversity of talent and experiences, and discovering how the essence of retail is not just in transactions but in the meaningful connections and relatable stories that energize the industry.
If you have feedback or ideas or want to connect with us, email us at [email protected].
In the meantime, thank you for tuning in, & enjoy!
Paula, Gautham, & Rich