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Employee Spotlight

Julie!!!

Julie is one of our grocery buyers at the Forum location. She is also responsible for the vibrant social media posts you all have been seeing!

Preferred pronouns?

She/her

How did you become interested in natural foods?

I got a job in health food while I was in college because I was drawn to the lifestyle and people that worked at the local health food store. I started working in health food in 2001 in St. Louis at Wild Oats (r.i.p.). In 2006 I moved to Austin and started with Whole Foods and continued to work with them in Boston and Orlando. I moved to Columbia in 2010 and Clovers was the obvious choice.

How long have you worked at Clover's?

I started at Clovers in August of 2010...wow.

What do you like about working at Clover's/a health foods store in general?

Coming from a more corporate background, I like that at Clovers we have total control of the product selection, and that we can listen to our customers and bring in things that they suggest.

Is there a particular area of health that you feel especially knowledgeable in?

I had acne in high school and was on antibiotics for years for it. So I feel like I can help younger people avoid the mistakes I made. I've also been paleo because of digestive issues for years and have a LOT of digestive issues that I've learned from. I'm also in menopause and have some knowledge about that as well!

What are a couple of staple food items at your home?

Chocolate, coffee, Violife feta "cheese"

Do you take any supplements?

How much time do ya have!? I take a lot of stuff, but my main core supplements are calcium, Nourish the Surface by Mayway, Hair ReVive by Ridgecrest Herbals, Triphala gold by Planetary Formulas and a probiotic.

What keeps you active?

I was diagnosed with early menopause a few years ago so I keep active to protect myself from future bone density issues. I LOVE to walk and really like to get into my playlists while walking. If you see me dance/walking, don't judge.

What inspires you outside of work?

I have a business with my husband making tshirts, stickers and totes. I went to school for art so art is my main inspiration. I love to draw and sew.

What’s your favorite radio station to play at Clover’s?

Sinkane, Contemporary Bollywood, New Order.

What’s your favorite body care item?

The Thai Crystal deodorant...it's truly an underrated gem.

What’s your favorite Clover’s snack?

Inka chips plantain chips, or Larabars.

Tea or coffee?

Coffee! I LOVE cold brew coffee all year round.

Do you have any guilty pleasures?

Guilty? No. I LOVE rom coms, unabashedly, and Bollywood films, and...Twilight. That one might be a *little* bit of a guilty pleasure.

What is your personal philosophy on health?

Patient, heal thyself.

Do you have any pets?

I have two adorable baby cats, Norma and Franklin.