OUR FOUNDER'S STORY

Portrait of our Founder, Julia Stewart

Julia Stewart

Julia Stewart, the Founder and CEO of Alurx is on a mission – to enable wellness for all. As a member of Fortune magazine’s list of Top 50 Most Powerful Women in the U.S., Julia has built and grown successful brands for over 40 years. She has climbed the ladder up to executive leadership for companies like Taco Bell, Applebee’s, IHOP, and Dine Brands Global, Inc.  Julia has always understood the benefits of maintaining a balance between body, mind, and spirit and holds this philosophy as the foundation of her endeavors. 

In 2020, Julia launched Alurx to offer health-conscious individuals with a consistent, proven line of wellness-based solutions that can be personalized to match their goals. Its wellness information, advice, and products are developed and curated by the AMEC, Alurx Medical & Expert Council.

Julia is an active philanthropist, sponsoring organizations such as Lupus LA, Children’s Bureau, and is a founding member of Women’s Foodservice Forum. Julia also serves as an independent director for Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY), Fogo de Chao’s Restaurants, and Bite Acquisition, Corp. (NYSE: BITE). Julia is also a sought-after speaker on leadership, brand development, team building, and growth management. Julia’s engagements include keynote speaker at the MEG Convention and at the Kona Ice and JVS Conventions; presenting the commencement address at USC Marshall School of Business; guest lecturer at the UCLA  Anderson School of Management Leadership Series; keynote speaker at the International Franchise Association Conference and offering the commencement speech at the Culinary Institute of America. Julia shares her entrepreneurial journey in an exclusive interview with LATV and in various podcasts.

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