Julia Stewart

Julia Stewart

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Alurx, Inc.; Former Chair & CEO of Dine Brands Global; Consultant on Leadership, Innovation & Change Management

Julia Stewart Biography

Julia Stewart is an entrepreneur and former public-company CEO with extensive experience in creating and building global businesses and brands across hospitality and wellness. She is recognized for increasing sales, profits, and shareholder value through accelerated innovation, high-performance cultures, bold leadership, and results-driven strategies. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Alurx, leading the development of Alura AI (codename), an AI-powered wellness platform designed to shift health and wellness from reactive, diagnostic care to proactive, preventive solutions. Alura AI is the first hyper-personalized, voice-activated, interactive wellness coach, delivering science-backed activities that support sustained habit changes and improve health outcomes for individuals and enterprises alike.

Her leadership drove the rejuvenation and growth at companies such as Taco Bell, Applebee’s, and IHOP. Most recently, she served almost 20 years as Chair and CEO of IHOP and subsequently, Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN). Through her strategic vision, IHOP acquired Applebee’s, resulting in the creation of Dine Brands, the world’s largest sit-down restaurant chain. Because of her enduring career and numerous accomplishments, Fortune magazine named her one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in the U.S.

She has also served on numerous public, private, and nonprofit boards. She currently serves as a board member of Colorado Premium, a leader in the sous-vide and finished protein industry, and Bojangles Restaurants, a rapidly expanding restaurant chain.

A sought-after consultant and speaker, Stewart advises organizations on leadership, innovation, AI-enabled business models, and change management. She regularly shares insights with executive audiences on how purpose, culture, resilience, and disciplined decision-making drive long-term value creation.

She is a cum laude graduate of San Diego State University and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Business from Johnson & Wales University. She has received numerous awards recognizing her leadership, innovation, and impact across industries.

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Julia Stewart Videos

Julia Stewart on Leadership, Wellness, and the Power to Dream Big | The Female Founder
Julia A. Stewart | USC Marshall School of Business Undergraduate Commencement Speech 2017
Julia A. Stewart Presentation at Pepperdine University Dean's Executive Leadership Series Pt.1

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What topics does Julia Stewart speak about?

Julia Stewart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Business, Executive Leadership, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Women, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Marketing, Healthcare, Futurism and Artificial Intelligence.

Where does Julia Stewart travel from?

Julia Stewart generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Julia Stewart?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julia Stewart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Julia Stewart for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Julia Stewart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Julia Stewart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Influential Women, Business and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Julia Stewart for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Julia Stewart generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Cheryl Bachelder and Amy Jo Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Julia Stewart for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/03/2026.

Julia Stewart Videos

Julia Stewart on Leadership, Wellness, and the Power to Dream Big | The Female Founder
Julia A. Stewart | USC Marshall School of Business Undergraduate Commencement Speech 2017
Julia A. Stewart Presentation at Pepperdine University Dean's Executive Leadership Series Pt.1
  • How do I book Julia Stewart to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Julia Stewart for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Julia Stewart, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Julia Stewart or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Julia Stewart for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Julia Stewart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Julia Stewart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Julia Stewart speak about?

    Julia Stewart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Business, Executive Leadership, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Women, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Marketing, Healthcare, Futurism and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Where does Julia Stewart travel from?

    Julia Stewart generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Julia Stewart?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julia Stewart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Julia Stewart for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Julia Stewart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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