Everything is a phase. Careers take off, slow down, shift directions. Life gets busy, messy, inspiring – sometimes all at once. And through it all, many of us are quietly wondering: Am I doing this right? Why does this feel harder than it should sometimes? You’re not imagining it. Patriarchy, Julie has notes.

In this candid and refreshingly real session, Julie shares how every chapter of her life, from being raised by a single mom, to juggling C-suite leadership while raising a family, to building a women-led team at Beyond, has shaped her growth as a leader (even when it didn’t feel like growth in the moment). Along the way, she’s collected a few lessons, and more than a few notes on the system we’re working with.

You’ll walk away with a new lens on how to embrace the phase you’re in, reflect on what it’s teaching you, and intentionally use those lessons to build the future you want.