Our Curated Peer Circles represent an inclusive approach to collaborative professional development, strategically designed and led by experienced manager-level leaders in retail. These intimate groups bring together individuals at similar career stages and responsibility levels, creating safe, supportive spaces where peers can openly share challenges, strategies, and victories. Each circle, limited to 8-10 participants, meets virtually bi-monthly for structured discussions that blend professional development with practical problem-solving. Manager and director-level facilitators, who have successfully navigated. similar career paths, bring real-world expertise and cultural understanding to guide conversations ranging from navigating workplace dynamics to mastering operational challenges. The peer circle format encourages authentic relationship building, with participants gaining confidence through shared experiences while developing crucial leadership capabilities. These carefully curated groups foster both vertical and horizontal networking opportunities, allowing members to build strong professional bonds with peers across different retail organizations while receiving guidance from seasoned leaders who understand their unique challenges.