Speaking
From teenage mom to corporate executive, Julie knows what it means to transform "impossible" into inevitable.
When she takes the stage, your audience doesn't just get another motivational speaker—they get battle-tested wisdom from someone who's actually lived the journey from underdog to unstoppable.
AN UNCONVENTIONAL PATH TO REVOLUTIONARY INSIGHTS
Julie's story isn't typical for a business advisor. A teenage mom at 16, she made one courageous decision after another without knowing the outcome—graduating with her Ph.D. at 25, building her career at Google and CHANEL, relocating across continents, and most recently, opening a CrossFit gym alongside her consulting work. This background of navigating uncertainty gives her a unique perspective on organizational courage and decision-making under pressure.
When Julie takes the stage, audiences don't just get frameworks—they get insights from someone who has personally lived the challenge of making transformational decisions in ambiguous circumstances. Her keynotes blend behavioral and neuroscience research with the hard-won wisdom of someone who knows what it means to bet on yourself when the path isn't clear.
"From teenage mom to Ph.D. at 25, from Google to opening a CrossFit gym—real wisdom about transformation comes from living it"
Sample Topics:
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Google or CHANEL? Two Innovation Playbooks, Lessons for Transformation.
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The Unexpected Executive. Leading When You Don't Look Like the Room.
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From Teen Mom to Tech Giant. Why Your Hardest Chapter Becomes Your Greatest Strength.
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The Underdog Advantage. Fueling a Growth Mindset to Overcome the Odds.
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Beyond Fight or Flight. The Neuroscience of Leading in Perpetual Change.
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Tech vs. Luxury. Lessons on Taking the Right Risks from Google & CHANEL.
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Sustainable Wellbeing. The Surprising Keys to Health and Wellness at Work, For Real This Time!
“Julie has a knack for turning kernels of organizational theory into edible bites of delicious utility. What's evident in her presentations is that she has a passion for learning. What's refreshing is that her ideas are imminently doable. This isn't arm-chair advice or some ethereal research project summarized in slides; she is a guide for thinking–and acting–differently, which is steeped in experience, knowledge, and a love for getting things done.”
Chief Strategy Officer & Entrepreneur
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
What You Get With Julie
➝ Scientific Rigor Meets Real-World Application: With a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology and executive roles at Google, Two Sigma, and CHANEL, Julie brings evidence-based insights that actually work in practice.
➝ Cross-Industry Perspective: From tech to luxury, finance to fitness, Julie's diverse experience provides unique insights that transcend industry boundaries.
➝ Inspiring Tales from a Unique Journey: Julie's journey is anything but normal, and she masterfully intertwines personal anecdotes, making her both relatable and remarkable to a wide audience.
Julie in action
Hear Julie as she shares more about collective IQ during a recent podcast as a guest speaker.