Phil Better featured Julie on the Invest in Yourself Podcast to discuss her journey navigating her early career, establishing Junction Creative, and ultimately penning her first book, Dare to Become, From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office. In this episode, Julie discusses the importance of having a plan when taking the first step to invest in yourself, whether you are in a career, thinking of starting a business, or are growing a business. “If you have a plan and...Read More
Ros Cardinal invited the inspiring author, Julie Cropp Gareleck of Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office to the Shaping Change podcast. Where they chat about her remarkable journey as an industry leader turning dreams into reality. In this episode, Julie shares invaluable insights into the realities of self-financing a startup, navigating salary considerations, effective hiring practices, and managing generational differences in the workplace. Her candid account offers a unique, real-world perspective on the path to...Read More
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 early years in her parent’s restaurant in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, provided a foundation for her understanding of business operations. She recounts her experiences in the corporate...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 colleagues to find beauty in all things. I’ve had the good fortune of knowing Erin for over a decade and she’s one of the most...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 company nationally after helping nearly 40,000 families with college planning. You read that correctly, 40,000 families.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 be ready to enlist Diana Murphy Coaching by the end of our conversation!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 parents that helped me develop a work ethic and the fundamental skills needed to be successful. It might have started with washing dishes, peeling potatoes,...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 Steve’s decisions that I am thrilled to discuss highlights, and in some cases, challenges on Aspire To Be. The path to owning and operating a...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 become an educator like the rest of her family, but there was no denying that education was her calling. The similarities between the educational system...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 business ownership. Our careers have both taken some unexpected turns. Along the way, we’ve shared the highs and the lows over the last two decades....Read More
