Teaming up with Yala - Director of Sales Development at Concepts in Marketing & Sales, Cathy Stemmler

We are all excited to welcome Cathy Stemmler from Concepts in Marketing & Sales (CMS).  Cathy is teaming up with Yala as a sales representative and consultant. Cathy is from California has recently joined forces with us to work on gaining more exposure and expand Yala's presence in new areas.

Cathy Stemmler

Interview with Cathy:

Can you describe your new position at Yala?
I am the Director of Sales Development at Concepts in Marketing & Sales, I will be working to grow the sales at Yala by growing key accounts.

What kind of work have you done in the past?
I was a Macy’s buyer, National Sales Manager for SDH, VP of Sales for Zoom Eyewear among others.

How did you first connect with Nancy and Larry, owners of Yala?
I met Nancy (Yala Founder) at a trade show in Las Vegas, and was immediately drawn to the clothing line.  I noticed that Yala was located in Southern Oregon and I was considering moving here several years ago.

Where are you from/where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Fairfield, California. I have always lived in the greater San Francisco area. I currently live in Benicia, California …I like the small town atmosphere.

Cathy with her dog Ashley

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy entertaining, spending family time, traveling, wine tasting and events with my dog, Ashley. Ashley is a therapy dog and together we work with children with disabilities.

Cathy with family

Do you have any product from Yala? If so what is your favorite thing and why?
Love my bamboo nightwear and silk pillowcases!

Yala's Silk Habotai Pillowcases

Bamboo Dreams® Stella Gown                             Bamboo Dreams® Izzy Pajama Set

We are excited to have Cathy on board!

Until next time,

Lauren of Team Yala

Yala's Best of 2011 Blooper Video!

Yala's Best of 2011 Bloopers

2011 marked many new beginnings for Yala: a new name, new fabric lines, new faces in the company and our first ever employee-cast fashion videos. Things weren't always as smooth as they appeared in the final cut, but they sure were funny! May we present to you a behind the scenes peek at OUR best blooper moments of 2011!

Take a look at other team Yala First and Best Of videos...

Yala's First Fashion Video: 

How do you Yala in your Charlotte Tunic? 

Yala's First Nightwear Video:

How do you Yala in your Izzy Pajama Set?

Yala's Most Viewed Video: 
How do you Yala in your Elite Airline Set?

Yala's Most Viewed How to Style Scarf Video:

How many ways can you Yala in your Cashmere Scarf?

Until next time, Happy Holidays from Yala - we love you!

Lauren of Team Yala

Yala! Showing Now at Americas Mart in Atlanta

Yala is off to the summer trade shows! Starting the season off with one of our favorite places to visit, the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishing Market. Yala founders Nancy, Larry and Chelsea Morgan and Sales Rep Amanda Giomi arrived a few days early to set up the booth in preparation for debuting our new fall lines.  We're excited to share our new offerings with you.

Amanda (left) in Yala's New BambooDreams® Harlow Top and Nancy (right) in Yala's New BambooDreams® Mia Tunic

Chelsea in Yala's New BambooDreams® Long Sleeve Laurel Wrap 
and next to Yala's new scarf collection. Keep an eye out for new styles coming your way soon!

 
New hand printed scarves from India!

New printed bedding by Yala!

Here is a sneak peek at the fall line from Yala... many pieces available now! Hand Printed Scarves from India, the long awaited BambooDreams Printed Bedding, cozy nightwear, and flattering clothing. Plus our popular Silk Fleece Throw in new colors.

Yala's New BambooDreams® Izzy Pajama Set

Yala's New BambooDreams® Piper Cowl Dress

   

The show opened this morning and already the booth is filled with shoppers! Check out our 'New Arrivals' page to see the latest in Yala fashion.

Until Next Time,

Team Yala