{"id":4427,"date":"2018-05-25T16:59:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T16:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2018-05-25T17:00:26","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T17:00:26","slug":"vionic-women-marisa-byrne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/vionic-women-marisa-byrne\/","title":{"rendered":"Women of Vionic | Meet Director of Product & Materials | Vionic Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazing women are all around us.\u00a0At Vionic, we\u2019re fortunate enough to have many of those women working in all aspects of the company, with a great amount in leadership roles. As part of our ever-growing appreciation, we want to celebrate the women who make Vionic what it is by highlighting their stories, achievements and more with our Women of Vionic blog series.<\/em><\/p>\n

Marisa Byrne is the Director of Product and Materials at Vionic. Embracing each day with curiosity and zeal, she isn’t afraid of trekking into new territory and seizing opportunities to grow. She sets a powerful example as a leader, a mother and more, making her our Women of Vionic spotlight of the week!<\/em><\/p>\n

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How long have you been with Vionic?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve been with Vionic for a little under a year! It has completely flown by.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your role at Vionic and what does that entail?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I\u2019m the Director of Product and Materials. I oversee the entire lifecycle of all product, from concept until it\u2019s in the stores. I also source and select all materials for both our men\u2019s and women\u2019s product. I have a very fun job and work with an incredible team!<\/p>\n

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Why did you choose to work at Vionic?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I was drawn to Vionic because of the company culture, and I love the idea of making footwear that looks and feels great. The fact that our footwear actually helps people is an incredible bonus, and everyone on our team feels uplifted when we read reviews about how our footwear made someone\u2019s life easier.<\/p>\n

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How does Vionic empower women?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Empowered women have a confidence in the way that they feel on the inside and the way that they project themselves on the outside. Vionic gives women beautiful footwear that doesn\u2019t make them sacrifice their comfort, giving them the feeling and the look that they want. Feeling your best is empowering!<\/em><\/strong> The company itself also has a great balance of women in leadership which makes it empowering to work here as a woman! We all support one another and champion one another across the various departments, and its very refreshing.<\/p>\n

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Where do you see the future of Vionic heading?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Vionic\u2019s future makes me VERY excited because we have so much potential for growth in several areas. No one really occupies the space we are in where orthotics are actually built into fashionable footwear! Our women\u2019s casual and fashion business continues to grow while our men\u2019s business is starting to take off (and it is just as fabulous as our Women\u2019s shoes). Our fall collections that are coming out are amazing! Everyone that works and touches the product is very passionate about their job, and it\u2019s evident by looking at the beautiful shoes. Each season we get more and more pumped because as we continue to grow, as do all of our opportunities!<\/p>\n

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What advice do you have for young women starting in the workforce? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Always speak up, and if you can, find a mentor. I am incredibly lucky to have a strong woman mentor that is always there for me when I need advice and to coach me professionally. Footwear tends to be a male-dominated field so having a mentor that has navigated these waters prior has been very helpful. I also think getting as much experience as you can is very pertinent, even if it\u2019s something that you don\u2019t feel is on your \u201cpath.\u201d One thing I have learned is that paths change and can lead you to wonderful, unexpected places if you continue to always be curious and welcome new experiences.<\/p>\n

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Do you have a favorite Vionic style?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I love our Reagan Mule<\/a> because it\u2019s so easy to wear, it can be dressed up or down and a stylish mule can be worked into almost any wardrobe. I also LOVE the weather-resistant boots we have coming out this fall. They\u2019re chic and very functional for this temperamental weather we are having. Also, stay tuned for some fabulous heels coming out soon…<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your secret to feeling your best self?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

SLEEP! Just kidding\u2026with two kids under 4, I don\u2019t get a whole lot of sleep, but I do dream of it! I have to say laughter and exercise is what makes me feel my best. No matter what conflict arises, it\u2019s important to remember to laugh and not take yourself too seriously. Exercise is my form of meditation or therapy. I\u2019m also at my best when I\u2019m around my family. Not to sound too cheesy, but my job as a mom is my number one priority, and I\u2019m lucky to be married to a man that not only supports me, but has a wicked sense of humor too!<\/p>\n

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Meet more of the incredible women at Vionic. Learn how Lisa Bazinet, Executive VP Global Brand Architect, has made amazing contributions to the Vionic brand for over 10 years. Read her story here.<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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