OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making.
Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries.
Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce.
OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.
OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making.
Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries.
Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce.
OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.
In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with Jessica Alsing, Chief Digital Officer at Grendene Global Brands — the powerhouse behind Melissa, Ipanema, and Rider. Jessica shares how she helped Melissa achieve 12x growth in the U.S., why storytelling and community are essential to building authentic global brands, and the leadership lessons she’s carried from her time at Gap, West Elm, and Crocs. From Melissa’s cult following and iconic collaborations to its sustainable closed-loop manufacturing in Brazil, this conversation is packed with insights on scaling beloved brands, navigating new markets, and leading with curiosity.
Jessica will be on stage at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago and you can join us by getting your ticket here: https://fall.shoptalk.com/tickets