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🎙️ Exciting News for all our Foodies 🎙️ Today, we’re thrilled to share the launch of our new podcast series, Beyond the Board! In each episode, Whole Foods Market leaders will sit down with a different guest within our community — from founders and up-and-coming suppliers to community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. Our first episode brings the heat: Click the link below to join a fantastic chat between our CEO Jason Buechel and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, who shares how a late night in the kitchen with his wife led to the development of Cloud23 Premium Organic Hot Sauces. We also dive into how Gen Z consumers are shaping a better future food system. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Whole Foods Market Newsroom, subscribe and stay tuned for upcoming, exclusive conversations with leaders from CAULIPOWER, GoodPop, Momofuku, Dr. Bronner's and so many more along with a rotating cast of hosts including our Merchandising & Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio. Break bread with us!

Beyond The Board - Cloud23 | Whole Foods Market
"Working at Whole Foods Market has been unlike any job I've ever had. This place helped mold me into the leader I am today, affording me opportunities to make mistakes and chances to correct and learn from them. As someone with ADHD, I wasn’t always taken seriously before working at Whole Foods. The company understood my challenges, but they cared more about my strengths, and I was given a chance to cultivate them with guidance along the way." - Leslie Smith, Store Team Leader

Leslie Smith, Store Team Leader
Hey now, we got All-Stars! 🏅 Join our Ambassador of Food Culture, Cathy Strange, and our amazing Team Members in congratulating all our winners!

2024 Supplier All-Star Awards | Whole Foods Market
Interested in joining Jake's team? Here's the role for Principal Pricing Strategy!

Principal Pricing Strategy Analyst - Retail
I stay for many reasons, but my top three have to be growth, the people and our future outlook. I really admire the continuous, skill-based learning opportunities that Whole Foods supports at large and how receptive our leadership is to new ideas. It's empowering to know you have the support and space to try new things and makes instances of failure feel more like learning moments. It's this collaborative spirit that becomes the backdrop of our work environment, where all voices are heard. The many decisions we make end up being the right ones because every perspective possible was sought out, considered and weighed against opposing ones to ensure optimal outcomes. It's these growth mindset and people-centric approaches that make me excited for our future. And we're growing! There's an opportunity right now for the right person to shape their future on our expanding team. Given the uncertain state of the economy and the speed at which the market is changing, we often look to pricing as a primary lever to navigate through these challenges. As part of the Pricing Strategy Team, you will be a trusted advisor on many highly impactful projects that have tangible results on the business' top and bottom line. To whoever’s searching for their next career in Pricing Strategy, check the comments for more details — I hope you'll join us! - Jake Whalen, Sr. Team Lead, Merchandizing Analytics

Jake Whalen, Sr. Team Lead, Merchandizing Analytics
"Throughout my Whole Foods history, what I love most is my connection to our Team Members. I am so excited about this role and the instances I'll have to share my experiences with leaders, build new ones and do all I can to make their time here at Whole Foods the best it can be. This is my passion and a big part of my 'why' in making sure our programs and new ideas are achievable and creating the difference they were made for."

Joey Herndon, Sr Principal Program Manager of ELO/STL/TL Experience
"For those that aspire to be attorneys, no matter what age or stage you are in life, I say there is a place for you, your knowledge and your life experience. For attorneys that aspire to be in-house counsel, I encourage you to increase your business acumen and work on your collaboration skills. This career can take you anywhere, and it continues to take me in directions that I never thought I would go." - Rasheeda Wadley, Senior Principal Legal Counsel

Rasheeda Wadley, Senior Principal Legal Counsel
"Honestly, reaching 30,000 service hours with Whole Foods Market is a little surreal for me. I remember hearing in panel interviews about leadership journeys with long tenures, amazing opportunities and the ongoing joke of 'look who drank the Kool-Aid'." - Emily Butterfield, Sr. TMS Business Partner

Emily Butterfield, Sr. TMS Business Partner
Congratulations to all 153+ West Boca Raton Team Members, including Store Team Leader, Nick Ayoub, and Associate Store Team Leaders, Alexandra Janvion and Patrick Danaher!

Hello, from West Boca!
"I am most excited to be the STL for our NEW Kings Road store opening in March 2025; quite the honour opening the newest UK store in over 10 years. My vision for Kings Road is clear: We will aim to deliver the highest standards, build community and pave the way for international growth — all while having fun and being ourselves. I am so fortunate that I found my first role in 2010. I love working for a company that is an industry leader, that very purposefully takes care of its Team Members and our communities, and that allows us to be creative in how we accomplish our goals. I can't wait to welcome you all in." - Bianca Rojas, Store Team Leader

Bianca Rojas, Store Team Leader