Alurx's Julia Stewart on calculated risks, moving
forward, and why wellness is interconnected.
I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've
discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of
the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Julia Stewart went
from IHOP waitress to becoming the pancake house chain’s first-ever female CEO — and that’s not even the coolest thing about her career! Before joining IHOP, Julia, now Founder &
CEO of the wellness app Alurx, became the President of Applebees, but after being promised — and then denied — the CEO role, Julia walked away. She later joined IHOP as CEO, and in one of
the boldest full-circle moves in business, she acquired Applebee’s and fired the ex boss that told her she’d never be CEO-- Now that’s a power move! In this episode of Brand Insider:
BTS, Julia talks with Lisa Singer about her mindset, resilience, and unapologetic clarity that shaped her rise. She shares her leadership philosophy and why she believes every setback is just a setup
for a better move forward. Julia also opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, the power of a long-term plan (she’s had one since high school), and why when she mentors women
it’s less about guidance, but instead encouragement and a "bit of a push”. Watch the full conversation in the video above.
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