Welcome writer, musician, and founder of the online sisterhood I AM HER, Julie Harper, to the Self Smarter podcast! In this special two-part series, Dan’l and Megan sit down with Julie to hear her story of finding freedom in heartbreak, standing firm in her “why,” and leading with passionate empathy. We know you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired and encouraged on your own leadership journey.
Julie Harper is a writer, musician and founder of the online sisterhood I AM HER and is currently based in Nashville, TN. She is a divorced single mother of triplets known for her authentic voice and fighting spirit. She said, “even at rock bottom and the decade it’s taken me to crawl my way out, I’ve always had big dreams and a vision for myself, for my children and for women. And every dream that I have for us points to freedom. Freedom to choose. Freedom to create. Freedom to express who we are without selling out to those who choose to abuse their power. Freedom to leave or to stay without fear. Freedom to live on our own terms in every precious part of our lives and extend that freedom to every human being who doesn’t have it yet. And I don’t always know exactly how I’m going to do my part, I just know that I am. Somehow. Some way. Because I am unwavering in my ‘why.’ My why has always been freedom because without it we have nothing. Freedom is my North Star.”
We’re Dan’l Mackey Almy and Megan Zweig, the hosts of the Self Smarter podcast. We’re wives, mothers, and friends and have spent the majority of our careers leading a full-service marketing agency that serves the fresh food, floral, and better-for-you foods industry. Our chats usually involve the latest marketing insights, leadership lessons, and self-awareness tools. These chats always include lots of laughter, the occasional tear and are mostly discussed over a cocktail… or three. We’re passionate about sharing what we’ve learned, the highs and the lows, to help other leaders in the journey of becoming self smarter.
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