Lifuo Makhele invites Julie Cropp Gareleck to this episode of MEJ: My Entrepreneurship Journey to discuss her first book, Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office. Which encompasses her full career journey of humble beginnings to establishing Junction Creative as a leading marketing firm. During the interview, Julie shares how her...Read More
Erin Dupree has dedicated a two-decade career in communications, mastering the art of conversation and tell unique stories for the organizations she worked for. And now as the owner of Bobble’s and Lace Atlanta, Erin is turning what felt like a moonshot into a reality. And as a business owner, she is inspiring her customers and...Read More
Danny’s path to disrupting college admissions as a planner comes by way of the restaurant industry, loss prevention in retail business, and financial planning. Helping clients with financial planning lead Danny to helping families find that right college fit – both academically and financially. It’s a testament to his tenacity that Danny is scaling his...Read More
Diana is a powerhouse. Not only does she help her clients navigate life and career, but she also hosts her own podcast, “The Leader’s Table.” Diana’s energy is unmatched, and I value her advice as a leader in this space. I hope you try the techniques and recommendations from this episode. I can guarantee you’ll...Read More
Aspire to Be Podcast, Episode 5: Mark Cropp Join me for a conversation with Mark Cropp in Episode 5 of the Aspire to Be Podcast! As an adult, I find no greater joy than being able to rely on my parents for advice in life and in business. Afterall, I attribute my success to having...Read More
Aspire to Be Podcast, Episode 4: Steve Gareleck Join me for a conversation with Steve Gareleck in Episode 4 of the Aspire to Be Podcast! Steve Gareleck is an accomplished entrepreneur, a passionate philanthropist, and a devoted father. He’s also my husband! It’s because I know the background and the detail to so many of...Read More
Aspire to Be Podcast, Episode 3: Tiffani Utz Join me for a conversation with Tiffani Utz in Episode 3 of the Aspire to Be Podcast! Tiffani Utz sits down to discuss her career as a teacher, an elementary school principal and an administrator, and the importance of servant leadership. Tiffani didn’t initially set out to...Read More
Aspire to Be Podcast, Episode 2: Jeff Taves Join me for a conversation with Jeff Taves in Episode 2 of the Aspire to Be Podcast! Jeff Taves, an experienced executive and now entrepreneur, discusses his working for companies like IBM, Gartner, among others, and how these experiences have led him to take the leap into...Read More
Saying Good-Bye to 2023 and Hello to 2024! 2023 has been a fantastic blur. The only way I can describe it as a comedy of sorts, a psychological thriller, and a horror film all rolled into 12 months. With every plot twist, a new challenge. And while it might not have been the most ideal...Read More
Engaging with Communities in Pennsylvania Leveraging her platform and experience, Julie and her team at Junction Creative are focused on delivering training programs, leadership workshops, and content all designed to assist businesses in reaching the next milestone. With a focus on people, process, and performance, leaders can active strategies and motivate team to improve the...Read More
