No Boxes: Just Verses
No Boxes: Just Verses is where inspiring leaders reveal the songs and stories that shaped their journey. Join host Shannon Nash, a global C-suite leader, attorney, and CPA, as she goes beyond titles and trophies to explore the moments that truly defined today's top executives, entrepreneurs, and artists.
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No Boxes: Just Verses
Christiane Pendarvis on Building Gap, Savage X Fenty and PATTERN Beauty
In this inspiring episode of No Boxes: Just Verses, we sit down with powerhouse CEO Christiane Pendarvis. Are you a leader trying to navigate an unconventional career path, overcome self-doubt, or find your authentic leadership style? Christiane's journey is a powerful testament to the value of taking risks, embracing pivots, and finding your purpose beyond a career plan. From her upbringing in South Carolina to leading global brands like Savage X Fenty and PATTERN Beauty, this conversation reveals the songs and stories that shaped a true unboxed leader.
Christiane Pendarvis is a growth-oriented Chief Executive Officer with over 30 years of experience. She is currently the Co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty and previously served as Co-President of Savage X Fenty, where she grew revenues six times over and closed a major financing round. She brings a leadership style grounded in compassion and empathy and serves on the boards of public companies, including Him for Hers and Hootsuite.
Key Takeaways:
- Exposure Drives Growth: Learn how a childhood of black excellence in South Carolina, followed by a move to Harvard, taught Christiane that a leader's growth is often accelerated by new experiences and diverse exposure.
- The Power of Authentic Leadership: Discover how Christiane learned to overcome the fear of showing her whole self at work, realizing that full authenticity is the key to building genuine connections and career longevity.
- Pivots are a Pathway to Purpose: Hear how an unexpected maternity leave project at Gap and a risky move to a small startup prepared her with the exact e-commerce, strategy, and operational skills she needed to lead Savage X Fenty.
- The Key to a C-Suite Role: Find out why Christiane believes that the path to a CEO role isn't about a calculated plan, but about being deeply passionate, maniacally focused, and constantly learning what interests you.
Christiane’s story proves that a leader's journey is a beautiful, unpredictable path. What lessons will you take from her story to create your own unboxed career? Share this episode with a friend and remember to leave a rating and review!
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Theme Song: Pedal to the Medal by Martin Luther (Spotify | Apple Music)