“[My Alpha Phi sisters and I] were doing real-world things: managing budgets, speaking publicly, pitching to strangers during rush,” she says. “It gave me the confidence to go out there and do it for real.”
production support for major events. But Julie’s impact goes beyond producing headline-worthy experiences. Through her company, she also offers business consulting services, helping fellow event professionals build their teams, market their brands and create customized production systems for their own companies. After two decades in the industry, Julie’s sharing what she’s learned and lifting others as she climbs. Her career has delivered unforgettable moments — like sitting in the kitchen of a world-renowned fashion magazine’s editor-in-chief, helping choose the must-play songs for her daughter’s wedding.
(Yes, that really happened.) But perhaps the most meaningful milestone? She’s the one calling the shots now, collaborating with celebrities and producing events that carry her name. There’s never a dull moment in this Alpha Phi’s world. And for anyone hoping to forge their own path, Julie’s advice is simple: be bold. “There’s something to be said for chutzpah and being bold,” she says. “Take the opportunity. Go after the thing. Be consistent and follow through. Success comes in waves — you don’t stay successful unless you keep working at it.”
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