In this insightful episode of the Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jessie Chen, Go To Market Lead at ChannelEngine, for a masterclass on the future of marketplaces and global eCommerce. Jessie unpacks ChannelEngine's evolution from a European startup to a global integration powerhouse, reveals new trends in seller and consumer data, explores the surge in TikTok Shop, and offers sharp advice on mastering hybrid 1P/3P models and leveraging AI to drive cross-border growth.

On this episode of The Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Jim Okamura dive into the uncertainty facing global retail—from tariffs to the end of de minimis. They revisit GELF’s origins, discuss the evolution into a holistic global commerce forum, and share insights from industry leaders determined to expand internationally despite headwinds. With plans for a Global Experts Workshop in 2026 and an NYC dinner October 22nd, presented by Channel Engine and Livingston International, GELF is re-energizing its community for the future.

In this all new episode of the Global e-Commerce Leaders Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and GELF Co-Founder Jim Okamura chart the organization’s next steps, reflecting on the late Kent Allen’s enduring impact. They discuss an evolving roadmap for global e-commerce growth, the need for greater event frequency, and deeper segmentation for both new entrants and mature international brands. Listeners will gain strategies for navigating complex cross-border regulations, while hearing about new GELF workshops, expanded partnerships, and a renewed sense of community-driven innovation.

My special guest on this episode is Dan Brewster, the Senior Vice President of Marketing for ESW. ESW empowers the world's best-loved retailers and brands to make global shopping better, safer, simpler and faster end-to-end. Dan shares timely insights into the evolution of cross-border commerce and the transition to a multi-local solution. Stay tuned as we explore the impact of data, AI, and global trends on e-commerce and international retail.

In this episode, we meet the force of nature, Jenna Flateman Posner, just two months into her new gig with innovative home products brand, wholesaler and direct-to-consumer retailer Solo Brands. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, not unlike what Jenna did as a University athlete and member of the USA Women’s Sevens rugby team.

In this episode, I welcome back to the podcast in the Stream Commerce #podcast studio Sophie Abrahamsson, President of Americas at Bambuser. With Sophie is Julian Guevara, Senior Vice President of Direct to Consumer with What Goes Around Comes Around. 

Greetings and welcome to Season Three of the Global eCommerce Leaders #podcast, picking up from the New York edition of the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum, where I met and chatted with some of the most interesting global commerce leaders in the world live in person in the Stream Commerce podcast studio, gathered as part of the thriving GELF community. In this episode kicking us off for our third season, GELF co-founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura take us through what they heard on the stage and in the hallways of GELF NYC 2023 and get us ready for GELF LA, February 22, 2024.

On Thursday October 12th, the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum (GELF) community will be back in New York City live and in-person for another full day of learning, sharing and networking. In this episode, GELF co-founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura give us an exclusive preview of the fantastic speakers and thought leadership that is part of the agenda for the GELF NYC 2023 forum.

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. Jessica Quick & Denise Dente, Co-Founders and Managing Principals at Buzz Beauté join me on the podcast and we discuss the global beauty industry and winning strategies for brands and retailers alike.

Nisha Oza returns to the podcast on this episode and delivers a social media and influencer management masterclass. Now expanding her expertise beyond fashion and into wellness and better living internationally with KOS, a plant-based nutrition brand, Nisha breaks down the tradecraft of influencer marketing and shares the passion she brings to her craft.

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. In this episode, we meet Jon Safran, Chief Executive Officer, KEH Camera, a leading recommerce company and the World's Largest Pre-Owned Camera Dealer. They have a constantly replenished inventory of over 65,000 items in stock and have had a stellar customer service reputation since 1979.

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. In this episode, we meet Catherine Hoffman Seaton, Vice President of Marketing at Windsor Fashions & Caroline Nuckolls, Head of Sales - Americas at Bambuser

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. In this episode, we meet Benjamin Cohen, Co-founder & COO at Glopal

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. In this episode, we meet Michael Relich, Co-CEO, Pacsun and Matthew Merrilees: CEO, North America, Global-e.

The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking. On this episode we meet Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭 CEO & Founder at Coresight Research 

The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking. On this episode we meet Alexa Ritacco, Chief Marketing Officer at Jenni Kayne

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking. On this episode we meet 康博尚 Jean Kany, Vice President - Head of Global Enterprise Retail chez CITCON

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking. On this episode we meet Nita Lathia, Head of Marketplaces at Passport, the modern international shipping carrier for e-commerce.

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum NYC 2022 brought together thought leaders from retailers and brands selling direct-to-consumer. Top global consumer brands were joined by digital natives and digitally-led brands from the fashion and apparel world, health, cosmetics and beauty, consumer electronics and other leading retail verticals for one full day of education, sharing and networking. On this episode we meet Peter McMath, Chief Revenue Officer for WPIC Marketing + Technologies speaks to being successful on Chinese and global social media.

Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the New York City Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in September 2022. On this episode, Stephanie Rado Taormina, Founder at Have Some Fun Today, live from GELF 2022 in NYC