Speaking Topics
Learn with me about vulnerability, mental health awareness, student entrepreneurship, wellness, and more! Listed below are my most popular topics and takeaways!
“The workshop was not only full of information, but the presentation was very life-giving and free of judgment. Purposeful and practical takeaways that anyone can begin to implement.”
Ending Keynote Speaker for Oakland Catholic High School’s Mindful Wellness Symposium, February 2020
“[Julia] did a fantastic job engaging with the students through her talk. It was so helpful for the students to hear about her vulnerability, the challenges she faced and what she did to find her voice. It was also important for each student to hear that overcoming these obstacles is a life-long process and not every day will be a great day, but there are so many people who are here to support the students and they are not the only ones facing these challenges.”
“Julia blew me away with her willingness to be vulnerable in front of this group, and with her ability to engage over 100 high school female students with her storytelling. Julia does her homework and creates a powerful experience when she gets in front of an audience.”
“Julia captivates the audience with her relatable antidotes and made us laugh with her witty comments. The listeners were left with a greater awareness of vulnerability and what it looks like to live it out.”
Obsessive “Caring” Disorder
Wellness and Mental Health Awareness
Do you…
….get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking patterns
….feel panic and anxiety often
….know someone working through a mental illness
Let’s work to transform our thought processes so that we can look forward to life rather than always wait and be on guard for the worst. What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Why is it so misunderstood? How can we stay in motion and keep taking action even when we feel like giving up?
Julia shares her journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and depression in a compelling and interactive way to help others understand how to accept and support others and themselves. Through videography, speaking, and activities, Julia brings stories to life by taking the audience along the adventure of discovery and breaking free from the stigmas of mental health.
Learning objectives
The reality of obsessions, compulsions, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Normalize the ebb and flow of emotions
Notice black and white thinking patterns and other cognitive distortions
Understand ways that you can respond to yourself and one another in times of stress and anxiety
How to respond to an experience another goes through that we may not understand
Partial list of takeaways
Knowing that we can not always control our thoughts and that we are not defined by our thoughts, emotions, diagnoses, or moments in our lives, normalizes the reality of vulnerability and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
How learning about practices to work through Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can help every single human, disorder or not, when one is in an anxious state
Highlighting the importance of celebrating baby steps in our mental health journeys cultivates an environment that appreciates the power of progress
VulnerABLE
*Exclusive 19 page VulnerABLE eBook provided to all attendees
How to spark change in yourself and for the greater good, own your voice and authenticity, and accept the voices around you.
Do you….
...ever feel defined by your mistakes?
...play into the judgements and persona that others project on to you, questioning your own worth?
….struggle with feelings of doubt, fear, and confusion, not sure what’s realistic and “normal?”
….ever regret saying something, playing a situation over and over again in your head, trying to find answers?
….struggle with knowing the meaning and importance of love and connection?
….judge others and are not sure how to stop?
Let’s talk about why it is vital to notice the meaning of the word -able in the word, “vulnerable.” Too many people are stuck in cycles of fixations and self doubt about themselves and others. We think that we are defined by our thoughts, and let our feelings control us instead of having a conversation with one another. How can our voices come together?
Julia communicates the importance of vulnerability through engaging stories, videos, music, and personalized interactions with the audience. Learn how to communicate effectively while focusing on how you have permission to be vulnerABLE, and understand how to push past critics to share your authentic voice. Gain the confidence you need to speak your truth as we talk together to de-stigmatize the word vulnerable.
Learning objectives
Identify the three voices of vulnerability
Notice the whole spectrum of the word, “vulnerable”
Distinguish differences between oversharing, weakness, and vulnerability
Understand the difference between shame and guilt
Recognize the reality of unconditional love
Partial list of takeaways
Noticing the importance of everyone’s story creates a safe space for vulnerability
Introducing you to resources that inspire vulnerability to help you learn valuable information you can use to help others
Noticing the small moments in your life where you can transform the power of vulnerability will help you pinpoint how you are conditioning yourself to be more or less vulnerable with yourself and others
Developing the confidence to take action in using your voice will inspire others to do the same
You are ABLE, you are worthy, you can make your dreams a reality
Real Relationships
Commitment and Growth in Relationships
How can we notice the bigger, realistic meaning of unconditional love and connection, using this knowledge to strengthen our relationships with family, friends, and partners? With the presence of media and a multi-billion dollar self-help community filled with clutter and how-to’s, many people are left always trying to find “the next best thing” and not sure how to navigate rough patches in the road in relationships.
Julia shares the knowledge she learned from being in a long-distance and long-term relationship alongside Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as well as talking through her growth in toxic relationships with friends, family, and romantically. She speaks on connection, attachment, toxicity, manipulation, vulnerability, and fears in relationships.
Learning objectives
Identify the reality of what commitment looks like long-term, noticing the reality of relationships behind the media screen
Recognizing where guilt and shame can show up in relationships
Distinguishing the difference between healthy and unhealthy communication patterns
Become aware of our own habits in relationships, noticing how we treat others
Developing the confidence to communicate how we feel to others using methods of effective communication including i-messages, holding true to our own unique boundaries and values
Partial list of takeaways
Noticing the cycle of vulnerability in relationships
How to grow in your relationship
How our mental health impacts our relationships with ourselves and others
Golden Buzzer Moments
Entrepreneurship
Do you…
….not know where to begin to make your dreams come to life?
….feel stuck or impatient working toward your dream goal(s)?
….have trouble networking and meeting new people?
One of the most beautiful sights to see is watching someone’s dream unfold… watching someone’s reaction when they reach their goal… watching society impacted by another’s talent. Whether a doctor completing a procedure, a teacher successfully teaching a difficult lesson to a class full of students, a singer on stage in front two people or two thousand people, a dancer perfecting a routine, or simply running down a soccer field, enjoying every moment of the process: these are all examples of people living and sharing their talents with the world. Julia helps the audience visualize themselves in the stories that inspire them, rather than needing to live someone else’s success or dreams. Maybe we miss our Golden Buzzer Moments because of stress, not appreciating the moment in front of us, critics, or the like.
Learn about the reality of the processes behind success, the importance of patience, and the importance of networking. What is one of your Golden Buzzer Moments: Something in your life that makes you feel incredible? Maybe it’s something that has not happened yet, a goal you hope to reach in the future, even something that may seem so small, like finishing a book one has been trying to finish for months on end. These moments, no matter how big or small they may seem to some, hold true value in our lives.
Julia shares her journey as a student entrepreneur and professional speaker in a compelling and interactive way to help others understand the process behind living their dreams. Through speaking, discussion, videos, and activities, Julia brings stories to life by relating to the audience. Learn how to take action to reach your very own Golden Buzzer Moment.
Learning objectives
The definition of a Golden Buzzer Moment
Identify what you want your Golden Buzzer Moments to look like
Notice the negative outcomes of comparing yourself to others and learning how to notice a scarcity mindset
Ways that you can successfully build a customized network
Recognizing how to respond to, and work past criticism
Partial list of takeaways
Introducing you to resources that you can use for inspiration along your Golden Buzzer journey will empower you to keep moving forward
Learning about the reality of a dream journey will normalize the presence of failure
Becoming aware of our habits, beliefs about ourselves and others, and who we surround ourselves with can help us identify blocks in our journeys
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