City of Coral Gables
Syama’s ongoing partnership with the city of Coral Gables.
Syama’s ongoing partnership with the city of Coral Gables.
Make Your
Next Event
Unforgettable
“Syama is always ahead of the curve,
and her exclusive insight into the workings
of the fashion industry makes her one of
our most treasured seminar speakers.”
-Taylor Felter
California Market Center
Taking the best of fashion and business to your stage
Here’s what I’ll bring to your next event
A sought-after keynote speaker, moderator, panelist, and workshop leader, I’ve been at the helm of Scaling Retail for close to 10 years and am the CEO and Co-founder of Rendall Co.
In my role as an angel investor and advisor, I consistently champion innovative, diversity-driven startup ecosystems. I’m the co-author of Creating Fashion Websites That Sell (2016) and the soon-to-be-released, You Don’t Complete Me, a true story for the broken-hearted who want to love themselves but don’t know how.
My passion for helping small businesses get the start they need, coupled with my longtime experience working with fashion leaders like Macy’s, Barney’s, and Gucci, positions me perfectly to deliver impactful, insightful, and relevant messages to people at all stages of development and growth.
Having split my time between NYC and LA for the past 18 years, I recently moved back to San Francisco, my hometown, to take part in the LEAD Executive program at Stanford University’s Business School, becoming a graduate in 2021.
The speaker your audience will remember most
"Syama Meagher has been one of my best speakers for Magic in the Buyer’s Suite at Las Vegas
Convention Center as well as Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Her numbers have been excellent in
both venues and the feedback about her presence and topics she covers have been great."
Sandra Shapiro, WWD MAGIC
Select Speaking Samples
Tory Burch Foundation
As a featured speaker, Syama delivered insights on small business supply chain structure.
As a featured speaker, Syama delivered insights on small business supply chain structure.
LibertyLIVE – Miami 2021
Syama spoke on the importance of financials and how small brands should approach financing at the Liberty Fairs trade show in Miami.
Syama spoke on the importance of financials and how small brands should approach financing at the Liberty Fairs trade show in Miami.
MAGIC - Entering into Beauty, Wellness & Self-Care
As part of her ongoing partnership with MAGIC, Syama delivered an insightful deep dive into emerging brand niches.
As part of her ongoing partnership with MAGIC, Syama delivered an insightful deep dive into emerging brand niches.
Debutify Podcast
Syama gave her insight into the future of brick-and-mortar retail in an increasingly digital world on the Debutify podcast.
Syama gave her insight into the future of brick-and-mortar retail in an increasingly digital world on the Debutify podcast.
COVID Small Business Workshop
As COVID threatened retailers in 2020, Syama pulled together informative workshops and discussions for small businesses on how to pivot and survive the suddenly changing retail world.
As COVID threatened retailers in 2020, Syama pulled together informative workshops and discussions for small businesses on how to pivot and survive the suddenly changing retail world.
A leading fashion and business mind
"Syama Meagher has become a staple speaker at our Swimlessons events & the emerging brands we aim to educate absolutely love her presentations! The invaluable information and her down-to-earth delivery help everyone from the greenest fashion entrepreneurs to the more seasoned designers."
Alli Johnson, Pool Tradeshow
Select Interviews & Features
Shopify Women
Syama speaking at a ShopifyWomen session, focusing on brand building and maximizing e-commerce success.
Syama speaking at a ShopifyWomen session, focusing on brand building and maximizing e-commerce success.
Fortune Magazine
Syama, profiled in Fortune for the one-year success of Rendall Co.
Syama, profiled in Fortune for the one-year success of Rendall Co.
MAGIC
Year after year, Syama is a repeat featured speaker delivering high-level discussions in accessible ways.
Year after year, Syama is a repeat featured speaker delivering high-level discussions in accessible ways.
Martha Stewart
Syama, featured in Martha Stewart, speaking on the success of Rendall Co
Syama, featured in Martha Stewart, speaking on the success of Rendall Co
Makers Row
Speaking to small brands and startups, Syama gives informational presentations on growing and scaling new brands
Speaking to small brands and startups, Syama gives informational presentations on growing and scaling new brands
Liberty Fairs: Next Dot Agency
Syama interviews brand and agency owners, gleaning insights into operations and future forecasting while promoting the featured partner.
Syama interviews brand and agency owners, gleaning insights into operations and future forecasting while promoting the featured partner.
Make sure your next event goes off in style
“The entire Scaling Retail team is a pleasure to work with across the board! Syama is always ahead of the curve, and her exclusive insight into the workings of the fashion industry makes her one of our most treasured seminar speakers. Her invaluable advice and vibrant demeanor are what make her a crowd favorite!”
Taylor Felter, CMC
As your keynote speaker, Syama can deliver talks on
a broad range of topics surrounding the fashion industry, including:
• The current and future states of retail
• Brand strategies for different-sized businesses
• Taking your business online
• How to get your financials right
• And more (the Chicken Dance comes free!)
