Ann Visser-Depp, Food Industry Leader and Partner at ReposiTrak, joins Candid with Candidates to share her non-linear career journey from hospitality and accounting to executive leadership in grocery. She discusses food safety, networking, leadership growth, and why compliance is the price of admission in today’s supply chain.
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Podcast
Fractional Sales and Retail Strategy with Robert Fascia & Tommy Renda of Vandelay Strategies
23
Mar
Mar
Robert Fascia, Owner of Vandelay Strategies, and Tommy Renda, President of TCR Consulting and Partner at Vandelay Strategies, join Candid with Candidates to share how disciplined retail strategy, fractional leadership, and deep industry relationships help CPG brands scale profitably. From turnaround success stories to actionable career advice, this episode delivers practical insights for operators and candidates alike.
Podcast
From Bagger to Boardroom: How Larree Renda Built a 40-Year Career at Safeway and a Legacy That Changed Retail
17
Mar
Mar
Larree Renda, former Executive Vice President of Safeway, joins Candid with Candidates to share how a career that began at age 16 grew into overseeing thousands of stores and major corporate functions. She discusses leadership, resilience, and the decisions that shaped her legacy.
03
Mar
Mar
James D. White, former CEO of Jamba Juice and current public company board director, joins Candid with Candidates to discuss culture-driven leadership, cross-industry career moves, board readiness, and why continuous learning is the ultimate competitive advantage.
03
Feb
Feb
Jackie LaPointe, Director of Retail for PepsiCo’s Southwest market, joins Candid with Candidates to discuss leading at scale, building high-performing teams, and navigating career growth with authenticity. From sales floor beginnings to overseeing a $500M business, Jackie shares practical insights on leadership, risk-taking, and the power of relationships.
20
Jan
Jan
Mark Heitke, Head of Commerce Media Strategy at Symbiosys (a DoorDash company), joins Candid with Candidates to discuss his nontraditional career path, the evolution of retail media, and what it takes to lead effectively through transformation, growth, and change. Mark shares lessons from leading inside a Billion dollar enterprise and then shifting into startup speed
07
Jan
Jan
Kristin Popp, Executive Vice President of Woodman’s Food Market, joins Candid with Candidates for the Season 2 premiere to discuss her 30-year career journey, leadership philosophy, strategic planning approach, and how she balances executive responsibility with family and industry involvement.