Julie Michaud

Julie Michaud, a prominent figure in the clean beauty industry, is the Founder and CEO of Portia-Ella, a leading clean beauty retailer and educator based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Portia-Ella prides itself on offering a curated selection of over 1,000 products from more than 50 Canadian female-led brands, both in physical stores located in malls and online.

Julie has a track record of turning Portia-Ella into a multi-million dollar business by implementing a proprietary training protocol and fostering a strong employee culture. Her entrepreneurial journey includes the successful establishment of other ventures like Locale Beauty and JMA.today. Beyond business, Julie is a vocal advocate for women in entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and mindful consumerism.

With a background that encompasses her roles as CEO and Founder at Portia Ella, Public Speaker at JMA.Today, Founder and CEO at Locale Beauty, and Vice President at Optic Signs & Marketing, Julie Michaud has demonstrated her leadership acumen across various industries and sectors.