In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews sits down with Julia Stewart, a legendary leader who has shaped some iconic restaurant brands, including Taco Bell, IHOP, and Applebee's. Julia shares her remarkable career journey, recounting her early days as a food server at IHOP to becoming the CEO and spearheading IHOP's $2.3 billion acquisition of Applebee's, creating the world's largest full-service restaurant company. She also discusses her pivot from the restaurant industry to launching π΄ππ’ππ₯, a cutting-edge wellness company. The episode is packed with invaluable lessons on resilience, innovation, and the importance of mentorship and company culture.
00:00 The Call That Changed Everything
00:51 From IHOP Waitress to CEO
02:14 Pancake Memories and Family Stories
03:48 The Journey to Health Tech
04:50 Challenges in Raising Capital
06:04 Breaking Stereotypes in Health Tech
07:02 From Restaurant Giants to Wellness Innovator
08:46 The Importance of User Experience
20:05 Teaching Beyond the Classroom
25:46 The Visionary Behind Taco Bell's 24/7 Model
30:03 The Power of a Career Plan
32:23 Climbing the Career Ladder
33:23 Facing Gender Barriers
35:09 Sacrifices and Choices
37:45 Taking Risks and Learning
39:33 Mentorship and Learning from Failures
41:48 Leadership and Accountability
56:32 Handling Personal Tragedy
01:01:51 Women in the Workplace
01:05:17 Navigating Career Decisions
01:05:36 The Importance of Company Culture
01:06:26 Motivations and Achievements
01:10:42 Turning Around IHOP
01:12:08 The Applebee's Acquisition
01:22:34 Creating a Unified Culture
01:28:28 Balancing Work and Family
01:37:29 Final Thoughts and Advice
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