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Julie Clark, Founder, Province Apothecary | Location: Toronto, Canada


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Julie Clark is the founder of Province Apothecary – a best selling and an award winning Canadian organic skincare brand. 

After struggling with allergies and eczema all her life, Julie Clark began crafting natural, organic beauty products out of her kitchen. Despite her busy schedule as a costume designer and stylist, Julie found herself drawn to holistic skincare, using her time off to experiment with oils, waxes and herbs- all in pursuit of the perfect skin care regime. In 2010 Julie began studying Aromatherapy, Holistic Health and Esthetics in Toronto. Here she formed the foundation of her skincare expertise, experimenting with raw materials and natural ingredients.

For Julie, natural beauty goes beyond simply organic ingredients; natural beauty means a pledge to helping clients feel good in their own skin. “I gather so much inspiration from my clients, the weather, and the seasons,” says Julie, of her individually-tailored approach to skin care. Her facial treatments often include hand-blended masks using local produce and seasonally appropriate, farmer-friendly ingredients. While PA has long outgrown the kitchen, Julie’s devotion to fresh, seasonal, and organic beauty continues. Now a certified holistic esthetician and aromatherapist, Julie remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and small-batch skin care of the highest quality.

“Our shopping patterns are changing; our spending habits are changing and they will be very different for the next few years. So, if you really want to really start a company, make sure there is a market for it." – Julie Clark


At the end of this episode you will learn:

  • How to convince people to believe in your vision and build a team
  • An idea of how to build and ship physical products
  • How to educate your customers through your brand messaging
  • How to prioritize product launches
  • And more… 
  • We hope you enjoy this episode. We'd love to hear from you - so do drop us a line at [email protected]!

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