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"I stay with Whole Foods Market because I genuinely believe in the company’s core values — especially in putting customers first and supporting Team Member growth. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to develop my skills, take on new challenges and work with inspiring leaders who truly care. I began my journey with Whole Foods Market in June 2011 at the Forest location in Dallas as a Cake Decorator. Three years later, in February 2014, I stepped into a leadership role as the Bakery Associate Team Leader at the FVW store, was promoted later to Bakery Team Leader, and after three years, I experienced further growth by becoming the Dallas Metro Associate Store Team Leader. In that position, I supported multiple stores over a five-year span, expanding my leadership skills and deepening my understanding of the broader business. In September 2023, I took on a new challenge and moved to El Paso, TX, to serve as Store Team Leader (STL) for the ELP store, which led to me most recently, in May 2025, having the honor of being named the STL for our new McKinney, TX location! What I’m most looking forward to as the new STL is the opportunity to build something from the ground up— a strong, unified team culture rooted in trust, accountability and a shared purpose. I’m excited to develop and mentor new leaders, create an environment where Team Members feel empowered, and lead by example through our Just Get It Done mindset. Most of all, I can't wait to connect with the McKinney community, delivering on our Core Values by offering the highest quality natural and organic foods, exceptional service and a store our customers can truly feel proud of. What really keeps me here is our culture. There’s a strong sense of purpose and community, and I feel proud to be part of a team that values quality, integrity and service. I’ve grown so much professionally and personally, and I continue to see opportunities to make a difference. I’m excited to continue building and growing with my new team in our new home — come check us out! - Afsaneh Eshaghi, Store Team Leader #NSO #NourishPeople #TeamWFM

Whether you're a caviar novice or an aficionado, join our Vice President of Seafood, Elliott Myers, and President of Tsar Nicoulai Inc, Ali Bolourchi, as they share with us some expert tips on grading and tasting this delicacy! #NationalCaviarDay #NourishConnection #TeamWFM

What happens when elite athletes become conscious entrepreneurs? My conversation with Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveals how this power couple harnessed their commitment to wellness and quality food to build a thriving business, all while staying true to their values.    In the latest episode of Beyond the Board, Laird and Gabby shared their keys to success:  -- Surround yourself with people smarter than you;  -- Maintain the guardrails you've established;  -- Recognize that supporting your well-being is the ultimate luxury.    Laird and Gabby exemplify what's possible when you combine purpose with passion – a journey that resonates deeply with Whole Foods Market's mission to nourish people and the planet.    Link to Episode: https://lnkd.in/gxjCKPJK

#ICYMI: St. Charles, Illinois has a new Whole Foods Market. 🥳   Located in the heart of their historically charming downtown, our 81st store in the Midwest is surrounded by a variety of boutique shops, cozy cafes and popular restaurants about 35 miles west of Chicago.   Highlights from the day include:   🧇 Seeing more than 600 guests brave the humid morning weather with freshly brewed coffee from Big Shoulders Coffee, savory snack bars from Undressed Snacks and delicious mini waffles from Chicago-based supplier, Evergreen Waffles   🫶 Senior Product Development and Innovation Expert, Margie Omastiak, presenting Evergreen with a low-interest loan through our Lending Program to help grow their operations and support expansion to more Whole Foods Market locations   🚐 Hosting a Stuff the Van event for HCS Family Services and donating to area non-profits, Lazarus House and Fox Valley Food For Health to support their work in the community   🍖 A Full-service meat counter, with butchers available to cut steaks and poultry to order. Local options include boneless skinless chicken breast from Pine Manor Farms and chicken meatballs, burgers and sausage from Amylu Foods 🕯️ A Whole Body department with a large assortment of wellness, beauty and lifestyle items, including local candles from Bright Endeavors, Kobo Candles and Kalamazoo Candle Company   💚 Thank yous go to Store Team Leader Kristina Malicoat, Associate Store Team Leaders Derek Love and Brian Schnackel, and every Team Member who brought this opening to life! #NSO #NourishPurpose #NourishGrowth #TeamWFM

Early last month, 16 Team Members from across our stores and offices traveled to Iceland with Jason Buechel for our first In The Field With Jason trip of 2025. Over five days, the group learned how to work with the earth to create a more sustainable food system, witnessing sustainability in action while visiting some of our incredible suppliers across the country. Some highlights from the trip included: 🍫 Making delicious chocolate bars with Omnom Chocolate 🐮 Learning the history (and beauty) of skyr while visiting generational dairy farms with Icelandic Provisions 🎣 Touring salmon facilities with ULTCO, LLC 🛫 Flying to the Westfjords to see the sustainable harvesting of minerals with New Chapter, and discovering how Iceland uses available resources to create Reyka Vodka 🌋 Exploring Icelandic lava caves and eating throughout the city on a food tour of Reykjavík Our tremendous appreciation goes out to all the suppliers and teams who welcomed us, fed us, taught us and nourished our journeys back home with a renewed passion for what we do. Takk! 💚 #Iceland #InTheFieldWFM #NourishConnection #TeamWFM

Last month, I had the privilege of joining our CEO Jason Buechel and CMMO Sonya Gafsi Oblisk along with a group of passionate Whole Foods Market Team Members in Iceland. Together, we immersed ourselves in a hands-on, educational journey with suppliers to learn about the sustainable practices behind some of our most beloved products and how you can truly work with the earth to create a more sustainable food system and incredible products.  The experience was nothing short of remarkable and awe inspiring. Of particular impact was a day trip with New Chapter, Inc.. We visited the gorgeous Westfjords to learn about sustainable harvest practicing from a company that employs 40% of the local (273 person!) community to harvest calcified red algae for their plant-based calcium supplement—an incredible example of how food can be a force for positive economic, environmental and cultural impact. What struck me most was realizing how far-reaching our work at Whole Foods Market truly is. To be in such a remote place, in the tiny and stunning town of Bilduldalur in the Westfjords of Iceland, and see firsthand how our commitment to sustainability and quality are resonating around the world was both humbling and energizing. This journey wasn’t just about learning; it was also about honoring our Team Members, who consistently go above and beyond to bring our mission to life. It was an absolute joy spending time with them and getting to know more about their stories. Thank you to the teams at Icelandic Provisions, Kaldvík, New Chapter, Inc., Reyka Vodka, and Omnom Chocolate for being such gracious hosts. Here’s to continuing the journey of interconnectivity and awe at home and across the globe. #TeamWFM

We currently growing our team! We have a position in Miami open and a new position in Atlanta coming soon! 🌟 We're hiring! 🌟 Whole Foods Market is looking for a Sr TMS (HR) Business Partner If you're passionate about developing Leaders, supporting an excellent Team Member experience, thrive in cross-functional strategies , and are ready to help drive growth this role is for you! 📍 Location: Miami, FL & Atlanta, GA 🎯 Role: Sr Team Member Services Business Partner 💡 Focus: Team Member Experience, Leadership Development, Employee Relations Why Whole Foods Market? ✅ Purpose-driven mission ✅ Collaborative, values-based culture ✅ Big impact in a Team Member Experience Culture Apply now 👇 or tag someone who should! https://lnkd.in/eRFJw4kj

There was a line around the block and a *big check* at the Whole Foods Market new store opening in St Charles, IL, last month. 💰 Hometown brand Evergreen Waffles was there to celebrate the #local #loan they were awarded to help support their national launch across our stores. Congrats to Emily Cole Groden and team, and thanks to #local #forager Margaret Omastiak for helping identify brands like Evergreen for shelf placement and WFM Lending Program support. #TeamWFM #WFMLendingProgram #local #newstoreopening #naturalproductsindustry #cpg #founder #smallbusinessloan #smallbusinesslove

#ICYMI: Our fifth store in Miami, FL is now open. 🎉     At 53,400 square feet, Midtown Miami features 500+ local products from over 130 Florida suppliers. Taking inspiration from Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, the store’s design celebrates the dynamic energy of the neighborhood, incorporating bright, beautiful colors and layering in natural elements from the local landscape.     Highlights from the day include:     ☀️ Celebrating with more than 1,000 enthusiastic customers with live music, mural painting, local coffee from Wells Coffee Company and treats from Zak The Baker as the doors opened      🫶 Donating to area organizations Urban Oasis Project and LOTUS HOUSE WOMEN'S SHELTER , and a food donation to previous Nourishing Our Neighborhoods recipient, The Caring Place @Miami Rescue Mission @Broward Outreach Centers — a nonprofit that makes regular surplus food pickups from our Miami-area stores     ☕️ Full-service coffee bar featuring Cuban-style coffee drinks, including the Cubano, Cortadito and Café con Leche     🦐 Full-service seafood counter only featuring sustainable wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed seafood and a large selection of pre-seasoned and marinated ready-to-cook items. Local options include red snapper and grouper from Greg Abrams Seafood, Gulf shrimp and Key West pink shrimp from Cox's Seafood and spiny lobster tails from Key’s Fisheries   🧃 Curated grocery section filled with exclusive brand favorites and local products, including snack bars from FROPRO Snack Bar, juices from 305 Squeezed and cold-pressed kombucha from Radiate Kombucha 💚 Congratulations to all 180+ Midtown Miami Team Members, including Store Team Leader Blake Guarnieri and Associate Store Team Leaders Windshell Joseph, Chestai Rembert and Curtis Trivett for a wonderful opening day!    #NSO #NourishPurpose #NourishGrowth #TeamWFM