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How to Make Intentional Career Moves with Jyothi Rao, CEO of Intermix


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After graduating from college, Jyothi Rao joined Gap Inc., where she spent 16 years climbing the ladder, serving the company in different roles. From there, she moved along to become Executive Vice President and General Manager of Gilt.com—where she was instrumental in growing the business into a leading digital fashion site. 

Now, she’s CEO of INTERMIX, and successfully led the luxury women’s brand transformation into the leading omnichannel fashion boutique that it’s known as today.

Jyothi is joining WorkParty today to chat about all things career growth—she’s sharing the details of her journey climbing the corporate ranks, what it means to make intentional career moves, and the importance of establishing a positive work culture that fosters growth. Plus, the strategies that set Intermix apart from the rest—and advice for small businesses to do the same.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS

  • Her experience climbing the corporate ladder at Gap's portfolio brands for 16+ years

  • Merging the gap between the retail shopping experience and the digital world

  • How to strategize your career moves to learn as much as possible and grow your toolkit

  • Why "playing for the long game" is essential to achieving maximum success

  • The importance of setting goals for not only the company but each employee as well

  • Her guiding principle: Never stop learning!

  • Why you should stop saying "out with the old, in with new"

  • Female empowerment and it's role in INTERMIX's brand DNA

  • The progress and future plans pertaining to sustainable fashion

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