# Alta Sparling > Former Head of Community at Athleta, Fractional CMO for VC-backed beauty & fashion brands Fractional CMO & growth strategist for beauty and apparel brands (KraveBeauty, DedCool, Lisa Says Gah). Former Head of Community at Athleta (Gap Inc., $1B+ annual sales), launched AthletaWell digital platform, drove $5M in sales first year. Led marketing at Sephora ($10B+ sales) for skincare & experiential retail; pioneered subscription & sampling innovation. Previously Director at Birchbox (valued $485M), responsible for brand campaign strategies and partnerships. Active angel investor and champion for female founders, advising VC-backed startups from Seed through Series A. Things I can advise on: ✔️ Assessing your CMO needs ✔️ How to build beauty brands ✔️ Tips on growth marketing strategies ✔️ Advice on building digital communities ✔️ Guidance on brand partnerships ✔️ Best practices for subscription models ✔️ How to scale marketing teams ✔️ Strategies for performance marketing Passionate about empowering founders, especially women, to accelerate brand growth. Excited to share insights and strategies! **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $100.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/AltaSparling) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1274467bCV-ZuoU.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)