It all started when Julia realized she was meeting woman after woman who was smart, talented, and deeply capable, yet each was still struggling to reach their full potential. They didn’t lack ambition; they lacked the leadership, systems, and self-belief needed to flourish.

With decades of experience, over 3,500 hours of one-on-one coaching as a Master Performance Consultant®, Certified Master Trainer, and Certified Coach, Julia has spent her career helping people - especially women - rediscover their confidence, clarify their purpose, and build lives that actually work. 

Her coaching practice specializes in empowering executive women and financial advisors to create client-focused, sustainable, high-performing businesses that align with their values. 

Through the The Self-Made Mom book and workshops, Julia challenges the myth that success requires self-sacrifice. Her work is rooted in truth-telling, sharing heart-wrenching and hilarious stories from her own life and her clients’ journeys to remind women that they are not alone and that they already have the tools they need to thrive.

The Self-Made Mom is not about perfection; it’s about alignment. 

Julia shows us that with the right systems, mindset shifts, and courage, women can design lives they love without abandoning themselves or the people they care about most.

Julia and her husband, Forrest, are raising their children (Isla, Olivia, and Luke) in the foothills of Colorado alongside their labrador, Grizzly. Their home is filled with adventure, laughter, and intentional chaos. Whether it’s a family hike, a business strategy session, or a school pickup, Julia embodies the core truth of her philosophy:

“You can be at the bus stop and the boardroom. You can serve your family and yourself. You don’t have to choose.”

Julia Sewell

• Master Performance Consultant®, Association for Talent Development

• Certified Master Trainer & Certified Coach, Northwestern Mutual

• Women in Leadership Certificate, Cornell University

• Author, The Self-Made Mom

• Mother of Three, all born within 18 months