Hey, I'm Julia!
I'm the founder of Chronically You, LLC (est. 2025), based in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin. I offer remote health coaching services and content marketing support to values-aligned partners.
I'm passionate about bridging my lived experience with my professional expertise to deliver meaningful results to clients across service offerings.
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At this phase of my business, I'm focusing heavily on supporting clients in a one-on-one capacity as I work towards becoming a clinical mental health counselor.
A Little About Me:
I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since 2004, and that experience has shaped both my life and my work. Over the years, I’ve built a career in the diabetes and health space as a writer, editor, content marketer, and certified health coach, with a focus on creating clear, practical support people can actually use in their day-to-day lives.
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. In 2019, I represented the U.S. at a Change.org All Team Retreat, where I spoke on the importance of insulin affordability and access.
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Professionally, I serve as Client Content Manager at Diabetes Nerd Marketing and have created more than 1,000 pieces of content since 2015, including blogs, articles, eBooks, white papers, and social campaigns. I’ve held lead roles with organizations such as Beyond Type 1 and Edgepark Diabetes, and I continue to contribute as a writer to Beyond Type 1 and Type 1 Strong.
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I’m a MindBodyGreen–Certified Health Coach (CHC) with additional certification in Functional Nutrition and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling through UW–Superior and I am becoming a lifestyle coach through the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
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Through my work at Chronically You, I provide one-on-one health coaching and support various organizations through content and messaging. I’m also the author of the Rosie Becomes a Warrior children’s book series, available in English and Spanish.
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At the center of everything I do is a commitment to helping people navigate health in a way that feels more clear, steady, and sustainable, especially when life doesn’t fit into neat categories.
My Career Backstory
As a CHC, I'm dedicated to helping people build sustainable habits and reconnect with their sense of self through practical tools, creative reflection, and compassionate accountability.
My work is grounded in more than two decades of lived experience with chronic illness and a deep understanding of how it shapes daily life—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Within the first decade of my career, I have operated as a multi-functional marketer across various industries. Within the past five years, I've focused on supporting purpose-driven brands more especially.
Over this time, I've honed my ability to translate complex topics into clear, empowering messages. That background now informs how I coach—blending strategy, creativity, and empathy to help people find clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
At my core, I believe change happens through curiosity, not perfection. Whether I’m coaching clients, writing for my blog, or developing marketing resources, my goal is the same—to help others feel more capable, calm, and connected in their own lives.​
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I live by a simple philosophy to "leave it better than you found it."
From Marketing to Mission-Driven Work
My career has taken me across industries—from fashion, beauty, and entertainment to publishing, medical supply distribution, nonprofits, and healthcare marketing. Each experience taught me how to adapt quickly, think strategically, and lead with creativity and care, especially when working with mission-driven teams dedicated to improving community and patient health.
I am a hybrid professional, and that's how I like it!
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I began my professional journey on the East Coast, collaborating with executives to refine marketing strategies, strengthen client relationships, and drive growth. Those early experiences shaped my approach my work—thoughtful, data-informed, and always people-centered.
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Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping reimagine Love’s Baby Soft into Eau So Love’s for Dana Classic Fragrances—introducing influencer marketing before it was the norm—developing data-driven audience engagement at Wetpaint, and leading omni-channel marketing campaigns at Ledgeview Partners (now FORVIS), which contributed to its recognition as a Top Microsoft Partner. My work at Ledgeview earned me the Brooke Webb Smith Memorial Award for multi-functional collaboration, innovating marketing, and social creativity.
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One of the most meaningful chapters of my career began at Beyond Type 1, where I helped launch the organization’s first-ever National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) campaign, resulting in record-breaking engagement and national visibility. That experience connected my personal and professional worlds, reaffirming my commitment to using storytelling as a force for diabetes advocacy and positive change.
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Today, I use my experiences not only as a coach and storyteller but also as a patient advocate for people with diabetes.
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Along the way, I’ve written for outlets such as Her Campus, Insulin Nation, Thought Catalog, and more. In 2019, I spoke internationally about the importance of insulin affordability and accessibility at a Change.org All Team Retreat to an audience of over 200 people. In 2021, I published Rosie Becomes a Warrior, a children’s book series created to empower kids with T1D and their families.
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Supporting People with T1D One-on-One
Today, as the founder of Chronically You, LLC, my work lives at the intersection of personal health, well-rounded creativity, and community-centered storytelling. I’m currently focused on growing the health and wellness coaching side of my business to support people navigating chronic illnesses, diabetes, neurodivergence, or with general health and wellness concerns.
As a coach, I don’t provide medical advice or prescriptive guidance. Instead, I help clients build awareness, uncover their own motivations, and strengthen the habits that support their emotional well-being with diabetes—living life less in the extreme mindset and more in the stable middle ground.
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I continue to provide content services in a limited capacity—including writing, editing, and social media management—for brands that share my passion for meaningful storytelling and positive change.
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At its core, Chronically You is about helping people and organizations connect more deeply—with themselves, their purpose, and the impact they want to have in the world.
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Writing for Brands, Coaching for Humans, Diabetes Expertise for Both
​If my story and business model resonate with you, I'd love to connect. Schedule a call and let's chat!