It seems strange to think that only a month ago, phrases like ‘social distancing’ and ‘flattening the curve’ were unfamiliar terms. In this temporary, but challenging time, we are all seeking for ways to find joy and to create some semblance of celebration back into our lives. At Party City, I have the pleasure of watching how people are doing this every day, and I am blown away with the power of creativity and the passion of the human spirit. People everywhere are proving th

I am in conversation with Julie Roehm – a successful entrepreneur, marketer and storyteller. Currently Julie is the Chief Experience Officer at Party City and I am excited to learn more about her new role. “Julie, looking at your diverse background, what will you bring to Party City? What new ingredient do you add to the mix?” “People often ask me if I have a lot of retail background. Yes, I do. But my experience in the automotive industry has taught me a lot as well. It has

‘Be good with people and have a marketable skill’ is the advice my interviewee Dr. Harry D. Cohen grew up with. He turned this simple sentence into a lifestyle and remarkably so. He is a shrink, a coach, a husband, a father, a restaurateur and a serial entrepreneur. His journey has been fascinating to hear about and living through it has made him the amazing person he is today. Harry described his story to me chronologically, starting with his childhood which led him to Corne