You don't need to have it all figured out before you share your first idea — you just need to start. Julie's advice is simple: put one idea out there and watch how the world responds. The leaders who stand out aren't fearless — they just took the first step…
Some of the best career advice is surprisingly simple: Figure it out. Growth doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from being resourceful enough to find them. Every challenge is an opportunity to build resilience, creativity, and confidence. The more you figure out, the more capable you become.…
The information economy is changing. With AI, information is everywhere. What people value now is transformation. Knowledge alone isn't enough. The real impact comes from helping people apply it, grow through it, and create lasting change. The future belongs to those who don't just share information. They inspire transformation. 🎙️…
Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Aurora Winter, bestselling author, media strategist, and founder of Same Page Publishing, to explore the four human superpowers no algorithm can replicate and the strategic frameworks that help thought leaders build authentic influence, lasting legacy, and real transformation in the age of…
The moment you share an idea nobody else has said out loud — that's where your leadership voice begins. Julie breaks down why authenticity, not authority, is what actually separates great leaders from everyone else. In a world of noise, your unique truth is your biggest competitive advantage.
Standing backstage with 13,000 people watching live — and her name about to be called — Julie was terrified. She unpacks what it actually took to walk onto that stage: 45 rewrites, 5 coaches, and relentless preparation. If you're chasing a big moment, this is your reminder that the work…
Your team is not resisting you. They are resisting their own brain. Travis Hahler breaks down why change feels like a threat, why ambiguity creates anxiety, and why even positive change registers as loss. This episode will change how you lead. 🎧 Full episode with Travis Hahler is live now.…
Join Julie Riga as she welcomes back Travis Hahler, Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and founder of Neurological Nomad, for Part 2 of one of the most important leadership conversations on the podcast. Travis goes deeper into the science behind why people resist change, introduces the…
Most people are not afraid of AI. They are afraid of what their brain does with it. Travis Hahler explains why the moment AI enters the room, people instinctively go to the worst case scenario. Not because they are resistant. Because that is exactly what the brain is wired to…
Most speakers focus on what they want to say — the best ones focus on what their audience gets to take home. Julie reveals the one thing TED headquarters drilled into every speaker: your talk must include a gift. Whether you're on a stage or in a boardroom, this mindset…
Most business owners believe success has to be hard. Brandon Lee built his first company to $2M running on exhaustion. His second company? $18M. The difference was not more hustle. It was alignment. When you stop grinding against your own energy and start working in it, everything shifts. Revenue. Team.…
Julie's biggest regret isn't the divorce — it's trying to figure it all out without the right guide. She breaks down exactly what she would have asked a coach and why half the chaos was completely avoidable. If you're in the middle of a hard season right now, you don't…
Great leaders don't just adopt new technology. They challenge their teams to think differently. Instead of asking, "How have we always done this?" ask, "Is there a better way?" AI is creating an opportunity to rethink repetitive work, automate time-consuming tasks, and focus on higher-value contributions. The leaders who thrive…
Wired for Change: Leading Humans Through AI Transformation with Travis Hahler | Part 1 Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Travis Hahler, Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and founder of Neurological Nomad, to explore why most organizations are getting AI adoption completely wrong and…
When her marriage ended, Julie didn't just lose a partner — she lost her entire sense of self. She'll walk you through the exact two-column exercise her therapist gave her to rebuild her identity from scratch. If you've ever felt lost after a major life change, this one hits different.
Life is too short to keep waiting for "someday." If there's something in your heart you've been called to do, take the next step. Even when it's hard. Even when you're unsure. The goal isn't a life without challenges. It's a life without regret. As shared in this Father's Day…
Join Julie Riga as she sits down with her dear friend and colleague Theresa Benvenuto, the Doctor of Connections, to honor fathers, explore the power of legacy, and talk about what it truly means to follow your purpose even when those closest to you do not believe in it yet.…
Most people wait for life to make sense — but your purpose is hiding inside your hardest moments. Discover the one principle from the 7 Habits that completely changed how Julie saw her future. If your life feels out of control right now, this is exactly what you need to…
Everyone is talking about AI transforming business, but real change only happens when it is made practical and immediate. Like training for a marathon, you start small, build momentum, and grow step by step. AI works the same way. You need readiness, clarity, and real-world use before adoption sticks. People…
One idea can change the direction of your life. For me, it was learning that I could focus on what I could control. And that I could begin with the end in mind. The moment we realize we have the power to redesign our future, everything changes. Sometimes growth starts…
The best networking groups give you more than business opportunities. They create friendships. They spark new ideas. They connect you with people you never would have met otherwise. That is what makes Epic Business Connections special. Nearly 20 years after it started, Epic continues to bring together professionals who want…
Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Bryan Daly, financial planner and creator of Epic Business Connections, to explore how authentic networking, resilience, and genuine connection can transform not just your career, but your entire approach to leadership, community, and purpose-driven success. In This Episode: ✨ Why a career…
Join Julie Riga for Part 3 of her Founder's Story. After conquering college against all odds, Julie steps into the real world and lands two jobs that would shape her leadership identity forever. From coordinating training video productions to sitting at the kitchen table of hip hop legend KRS-One and…
It is a story about understanding where tenacity comes from. The hard seasons did not define me. They trained me. They taught me consistency, resilience, and perspective. When we stop hiding the difficult parts of our journey, we can finally see the strengths they built. What challenge in your past…