Plans change. God doesn’t. I don’t know the next chapter, but I know the Author.

I help people laugh at the mess, cry over the hard stuff, and walk out trusting God with the parts of life that didn't go according to plan.

Lord, how did I end up here?

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I’m a mama of five, a widow, and a former professional list-maker with an addiction to purple pens who is learning to let go. I had a plan for my life, color-coded and backed up in Google Docs. Then five years ago I lost my husband, Brian, suddenly, and every plan went right out the window.

I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where you’ll find me baking something, reading something, writing something, or sneaking off to the beach. I’m finding myself again, one cup of coffee at a time.

I don’t have an easy five-step plan for you. What I do have are real stories, a few hard-fought lessons, and a God who keeps showing up in the middle of the mess. Pull up a chair.

Pull up a Chair

Meet Julie

What to Expect

No polished performance. No tidy bow. Just a real woman telling real stories, with plenty of Scripture along the way.

Over the honest stuff: grief, loneliness, and the prayers that haven't been answered yet.

Laugh

Cry

Trust

At the planners, the plans, and the Sundays when "fine" is a costume and it's real itchy.

Walk out knowing you're seen, and that God's plan is still good, even when it isn't yours.

Real Life...Real Me

Every event is different, so every talk is too. I start with your theme and your group, then bring the stories and Scripture that fit. Here are a few places we can start.

What I Love to Talk About

Feeling Unseen

For the woman sitting in a crowded pew who still feels invisible. We’ll meet El Roi, the God who sees you, knows your name, and hasn’t missed a single tear..

Have a theme in mind? Let's build something just for your group.

If You Didn't Have Tomorrow

Grace for the small stuff, eyes on what matters, and loving your spouse well today. A funny, honest look at marriage from the other side of "till death do us part."

Planning an event? Grab the one-sheet that fits, share it with your team, and then let's talk.

For Event Planners

Women's Events

Retreats, conferences, and church women's events.

Marriage Events

Marriage conferences and couples' retreats

From a cozy living room to a packed fellowship hall to the stage in the sanctuary.

Been There, Said That!

See Julie in Action

Where I've spoken

Any Size Room

Conferences, retreats, church women's events, and Bible studies.

Small group or big crowd, I'm right at home. Give me a microphone and a room full of people who need to hear they're not alone, and I'm a happy girl.

"She's a follower of Christ with a unique gift for sharing her faith in Him with people who hurt for answers... You'll see for yourself that Julie's a blessing."

Pastor Argile Smith

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