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Danielle Lafleur shared thisOpening HATCH London 🇬🇧 this week was a special moment for our team. A couple months ago, when I shared that we were preparing to open our first store outside the US, this community showed up with thoughtful advice, encouragement, and introductions. I’m genuinely grateful. A lot of that support stayed with us as we worked toward opening. This launch has already reinforced a few things: the alignment it takes to bring two brands together creatively and operationally, the work behind setting up e-commerce fulfillment from a new store, and the importance of building local community from the start. Most of all, thank you to our team. Moments like this always look seamless from the outside. They never are. Their commitment, care, and resilience brought this vision to life. Proud to see HATCH open in London with Janie and Jack, and excited for what this space can become for mums and mums-to-be here. We’re already hosting community events in the space. If you’re in London and would like to join us, you can see what’s coming up here: https://lnkd.in/eCuZF4Y2 Extra special thank you to: HATCH Studios LLC, Ariane Goldman, Trusha S., Tisha Chase, Jeff Streader, Go Global Retail, Janie and Jack, Dean Silbersack, Parnell Eagle, Mo Beig, John Walton LEED AP, Assoc. AIA, and Samia Khan for 📽️ .
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisHATCH is going international! Next month we’re opening our first store outside the US in London. It’s a new concept, a co-branded space with Janie and Jack, celebrating the modern mum, on King’s Road. 🇬🇧 It will be much more than a store, we’re building a space for mothers and mothers-to-be: a place to feel seen, supported, and connected. --> Please share, if you’ve launched retail internationally, what’s the one thing you wish you’d done differently before opening? <-- Bringing the same heart and soul we have in the US is non-negotiable. If you have ideas or intros that would help us land well, please comment or DM me. HATCH Studios LLC, Go Global Retail, Jeff Streader, Ariane Goldman, John Walton LEED AP, Assoc. AIA, Rosie Rothrock, Parnell Eagle, Mo Beig
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisSo proud to see BoF spotlight Ariane Goldman, for redefining what beauty means for women in pregnancy and beyond. She’s been leading this space from the start, creating products and experiences that make women feel confident, safe, and seen through one of life’s biggest transformations. Grateful for the entire incredible HATCH Studios LLC team that makes it all happen every day - building, dreaming, and pushing this mission forward. So proud of what’s to come… exciting new innovations on the horizon. Thank you to The Business of Fashion for shining a light on this important work and underserved market.
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisHere we grow 🪴 again! HATCH Studios LLC is looking for a rising star to join the team. You’ll work with Juliana Simon, Tamara Williams, and Fiona Noll to source and produce thoughtful, beautiful products for our community. Its a unique opportunity to get exposure to many categories at once, with beauty, underpinnings, denim and dresses being her favorites. Every day is different, every detail matters. If you’re passionate, nimble, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to connect. Apply, DM me, or share this post with someone great.
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisIt was so much fun we are going to do it again. This time our HATCH Studios LLC founder Ariane Goldman is joined by Kaity Velez PARENT's Executive Editor People Inc. and Katia Pryce Founder of DanceBody. All happening at Janie and Jack's beautiful store at Brookfield Place New York. We'll start our day at 8:30am with 'Mom's Morning Matcha' featuring Ariane, Kaity and Katia talking about 'The Realities of Work Life Balance' and then move into meaningful community connection, styling, cravings bar and shopping. Please share with any working moms you know, especially if they are in FiDi. Parnell Eagle and I can't wait to see you there!! Gift bags for our first guests 🛍️ 💙 RSVP at https://luma.com/aznnxayk
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisFor all those expecting in NYC area🤰🫄, come join us for fun IRL as HATCH Studios LLC pops up at Brookfield Place New York in the Janie and Jack store! To celebrate, join us this Thursday, September 18 for a community-filled day of discussions, education, styling, shopping, giveaways, and more. 8:30am – 9:30am: Mom’s Morning Matcha (with Maman) - HATCH’s Founder Ariane Goldman and Head of Community Nikki Millman discuss The Phases of Motherhood. 4:30pm – 6pm: Carvings Cart and Personal Styling - Indulge in our Cravings Bar while getting styled by our chic experts—hello Fall arrivals, workwear, and weekend favs. 🍁 🍂 🛍️
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisI'm thrilled to announce my next chapter as President of HATCH. Two days in, the team has welcomed me in an incredibly warm and honest way. I'm excited to begin this journey with a brand that has redefined what it means to support women through every stage of motherhood. Together with this talented team, we'll continue celebrating and empowering women as they navigate life's most transformative journeys. I'm grateful for this opportunity and excited to connect with others in this space. If you're passionate about supporting women through motherhood with thoughtfully designed solutions, I'd love to hear from you! Thank you to Ariane Goldman, Shelly Walsh, Jeff Streader, Mo B., Dean Ngo for the fast and proper welcome. Looking forward to bringing the brand to new mamas everywhere together!! https://lnkd.in/eJAMYBdr
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Danielle Lafleur shared this"We are all selling—no matter what your job title is." – David Tennenbaum(aka T-Bomb 💣 ) This resonates with me deeply—I didn't think of myself, a Merchant, as being in sales. That’s a whole different functional team, right? Turns out, I was completely wrong. Dave helped shift my perspective, and it’s made all the difference. I’m excited to share a gem of a resource with my network as Dave launches Stand-Taller. I’ve known him for over a decade and have had the pleasure of working with him in both group settings and personal coaching. Not only is he incredibly skilled, but he also makes the process a lot of fun. Check him out—you won’t be disappointed!Danielle Lafleur shared thisI’m proud to announce that I have launched my own sales consulting and coaching business, Stand-Taller! If you are looking to boost your team's performance or elevate your L&D initiatives with innovative talent development strategies. Please reach out today! Special thanks to: Todd Schwartzman, Chris Donohoe, Diana Prodan 🇺🇦, Melissa Viele Kearney, Emory O'Mealia Heeth, Richard Bertodatti, Jes Santoro, Jim McGovern, Andre Hazel, Scott Collins, Allison Clarke, Kimberly Kelleher, Mike Denby, Mark Olsen, Michael Piner, Maureen Bosetti, Ilene Danuff, John Taite, Tim Philbin, Patrick Albano, Beth Superfin, Scott Grossman, Jonathan Kowalski, Melissa Drucker, Matthew Derella, Alexander Macht, Christa Rimonneau, Cara Lewis, William Romann, Sarah Prince, Becky Schwartz, Danielle Lafleur, William Haubrich, Shauna Keough, Andrew Brent, Nadia Bartolucci, Serena Bartolucci Rubino, Ashley Toala Montalvo, John Arianas, Krystin Fischer
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Danielle Lafleur shared thisThis Thursday, I'm honored to be sharing a stage with an all star group at DELIVER America tackling the topic “Store of the Future 2030”. ➡️ CTA...what's on your mind as it relates to the Store of the Future? Help us out by sharing in the comments ⬇️ I'll be moderating this dynamic panel as they bring their unique insights and perspectives: 💡Breaking through channel 'walls' for best in class customer and brand centricity 💡Experiential retail and it's role in forming community and awareness 💡Technology impact on retail environments and evolving consumer expectations (spoiler alert, AI will not replace our store associates by 2030) 💡 Fresh approaches to customer service that will improve loyalty, retention and lifetime value of your customers...but also for your associates Let's get the conversation started and I hope to see you there! Chad Lundeen, Celeste Sherman-Blood, Michael Pietrunti, and Chiara Grassi. #DELIVERAmerica2024 #RetailInnovation #FutureOfRetail #StoreOfTheFuture #RetailTrendsDanielle Lafleur shared this"The year is 2030, and you’re going to the store. What do you see?" 🚀 That's the question our elite panel will be discussing next week as we dive into the future of retail at DELIVER America 2024! Get ready for some stellar insights and ideas from: 🎤 Danielle Lafleur, DLF Collective 🎤 Chad Lundeen, Saatva 🎤 Celeste Sherman-Blood, Under Armour 🎤 Michael Pietrunti, Mejuri 📅 October 11th | ⏰ 9:20 AM #DeliverAmerica2024
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Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisDanielle Lafleur reacted on thisExcited to share that I have just joined Aritzia in Corporate Talent Acquisition!
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Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisDanielle Lafleur reacted on this3 magical things from my flight to Miami on the way to Women in Retail Leadership Summit… 1. The holy grail of air travel: An empty middle seat next to me… on a flight that only had TWO open seats total. Statistically impossible. Emotionally healing. Universe coming through for my tired “give me personal space and don’t sweat on my arm” self today. 2. Found a tiny stowaway Kiwi stuffie my girls smuggled into my bag No note. No warning. Just quietly tucked in there like, “you don’t get to have adventures without us.” They do this every time… make sure I take a piece of them with me so I don’t get too far away from what actually matters. So yes… 30,000 feet in the air, heading to Miami, running multiple businesses…and also holding a little stuffed bird like it’s part of my executive toolkit and a little teary. 3. Somewhere between the weird plane quiet and half-working WiFi… I cracked open a doc and training I’ve been wrestling with for weeks. (And then I made friends with a coder doing work in the aisle seat, so fun!!! He explained a lot to me, I will never ever understand it, but it was still cool!) And it finally clicked. New language. Clearer thinking. The version that actually sounds like me. And that only happened because I stopped pushing. Huge thank you to my KJS loves who told me to think, breathe… and maybe look out the window for a minute today. Turns out they were right. Happy Saturday… may your middle seats be empty, your kids sneak love into your bag, and your brilliant(ish) ideas find you when you finally slow down. Xoxo Your Career Plus One
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Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisDanielle Lafleur reacted on thisAnyone else think this is clearly the modern-day equivalent of “Honey, the dog has escaped from our front yard”…?
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Danielle Lafleur liked thisDanielle Lafleur liked thisIf I had lived in the 19th century, I’m pretty sure I would have been a shadchan, think Yenta from Fiddler on the Roof. My “matches” aren’t romantic, but making the right connections is one of the things I love most. There’s something incredibly rewarding about bringing two people together in a way that creates a true win-win. Years ago, I told Rob he needed to meet Rich, and told Rich he needed to meet Rob. I couldn’t explain why, I just knew. They went on to become business partners and are still working together more than 20 years later. There are many versions of this story. When the right two people find each other and something meaningful comes from it, that’s the magic. In a world where AI is making information and knowledge ubiquitous, relationships are the real differentiator. I’m less interested in being the smartest person in the room, and more interested in being the most human. The one who connects, supports, and brings people together in ways that matter. And I’m deeply grateful to the people who have made those kinds of connections for me. Many of the most important relationships in my life started that way. This idea was sparked by a recent Substack piece from Rishad Tobaccowala and guest contributor David Armano. Thank you for the inspiration. 📸 One of my favorite things to do: making connections at the WIRL Summit. Can’t wait to head to Miami on April 25! #WIRLS #WIRLS2026 #WomenInRetail #WIRLSummit
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Danielle Lafleur liked thisDanielle Lafleur liked thisThere's nothing quite as powerful as a room full of seasoned leaders, coming together for a night of good food, great company, and inspiring conversation. Every brand is chasing culture, but few know how to measure it. At THE BOARD, we love to connect brand builders with top technology leaders - to collectively look to the future.
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Danielle Lafleur liked thisExcited to be working with fantastic people and bringing change to this well loved brand. Building new processes and exploring new ideas with so much energy. We love The Children's Place! Lots more to come! #leadership #consumer #merchandising #retailDanielle Lafleur liked thisOur TCP showroom is officially open. The team has curated new products and stories, providing a sneak peek of what's to come. This exciting space showcases all of our amazing product assortments. A huge thank you to all the teams who helped make the magic happen! Kiera Ganann, Kristin Clifford, Kimberly Ketch, and Jenna LaMonica. More to come... #TCPShowroom #TCPGrows #TCPVision
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Danielle Lafleur liked thisDanielle Lafleur liked thisToday I was asked, if I could go back 20 years, what would I focus on? The answer is simple. Early in my career, I spent too much time focused on tactics, channels, and optimization. All the things that drive performance. And those absolutely matter. But you can improve every metric on your dashboard and still be forgettable. That’s the part I didn’t fully understand at the time. If people don’t believe in you, you’re constantly fighting for attention. You rely on promotions, push harder on paid media, and work more than you should for every conversion. When they do believe in you, things start to shift. Growth becomes more efficient, customers come back without being asked, and pricing becomes a lot less fragile. Belief lowers your cost of growth. It doesn’t replace execution, but it changes the slope of everything. A simple way to pressure test it is this. If you turned off paid media and stopped running promotions, would people still choose your brand? It took me longer than I’d like to admit to really internalize that. It’s also the core idea behind most of what I talk about today during my keynotes and on panels and podcasts.
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Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisWhen you look up the word “Guru” in the dictionary… It’s a picture of Cindy Solomon! There aren’t enough words in the English language to express my gratitude for Cindy. Congratulations, Cindy Solomon - recognition well deserved- I hope you know your reach goes far beyond what you can ever imagine!Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisSome days you’re in the work. Some days you step back and realize the work is being recognized. I’m honored to be named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Leadership for 2026. I’m always grateful to be included alongside leaders I respect… and still learn from. Congratulations to some of the incredible leaders recognized this year: Simon Sinek, Aldo Civico, Ph.D., Mike Sarraille, Peter F. Gallagher, Cy Wakeman, John Baldoni, Gordon Tredgold, Todd Cherches, and Kevin Eikenberry. And many more doing important work to shape how leadership shows up in the world today. What matters most to me is not the list. It’s what the work stands for. Helping leaders choose courage. Especially when it’s hard. Thank you to our clients, partners, and community for doing this work with us every day. You’re the reason any of this matters. And if you’re in the middle of leading through change right now… keep going. #CourageousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #GlobalGurus #Leadership #CindySolomon
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Danielle Lafleur reacted on thisDanielle Lafleur reacted on thisInfertility is one of the heaviest things I’ve ever walked through. And it looks different for everyone. The challenges come in all forms— making eggs, creating embryos, getting pregnant, staying pregnant. But what’s often not shared is how deeply it cuts. For us, it’s been challenges at every stage. Hundreds of shots. Early morning appointments before the world wakes up. But the physical and logistical toll is only a fraction of it. The emotional weight is something else entirely. Trying to hold it together… while privately falling apart. We’ve gone through 8 transfers. 6 have failed. 4 miscarriages - including 2 in the last 6 months. Two D&Cs. So much heartbreak. Most recently, we lost a baby at 12 weeks - after seeing the heartbeat, after sharing the news with friends, after starting to believe. That kind of loss isn’t just a pregnancy. It’s the loss of the future you had already started to imagine. Infertility is a membership no one signs up for. But it has taught me a level of resilience I didn’t know I had. It’s also taught me that joy and grief can coexist. I am endlessly grateful for our two beautiful girls. But we are still grieving. Both are true. During National Infertility Awareness Week, I’m sharing this for anyone in it: You are not alone. And if someone you love is walking this path - please know how heavy, complex, and often invisible it is. Be gentle with your questions. Check in. Even if you don't know what to say - or if there's nothing you can say to make the situation better. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply let someone know you see them. 💙 #infertility #ivf #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek #niaw
Volunteer Experience
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Advisory Board Member and Food Pantry Volunteer
Newman Memorial Community Development Program
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Social Services
Projects
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OnBrand PLM Advisor
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Brought on as an early stage and ongoing advisor for OnBrand PLM.
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BT360 - Co Lead
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Business transformation and Go-To-Consumer project to improve efficiency and impact of the full end to end process. Co-lead for Design and Development.
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Retail I+D Business Resource Group
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Executive Sponsor for the business resource group (BRG) that champions diversity, inclusion and empowerment across all Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein stores in NA.
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Runway of Dreams x Tommy Hilfiger Kids
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See projectWas a key leader from pitch to line development to marketing research and launch. Resulting in the first designer adaptive clothing commercial line.
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Women in Retail Leadership
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Women In Retail
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