SPEAKERS

Author of This Sh!t Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends

Julie Brown is a speaker, author, and unapologetic advocate for building real relationships in a world that often feels disconnected. She blends humor, strategy, and straight talk to help teams, leaders, and organizations strengthen trust, deepen collaboration, and create meaningful impact through human connection.

With more than 25 years of experience in business and relationship development, Julie knows what it takes to stand out, show up, and sustain strong relationships across teams and communities. Her programs help individuals replace awkward networking with authentic connection — turning everyday interactions into powerful partnerships.

Julie has inspired audiences across the U.S. and internationally, working with organizations like Dell Technologies, AAA, Stifel, and General Electric, as well as hundreds of associations, universities, and nonprofits. She has also shared stages with industry leaders such as Captain Sandy Yawn, Jean Chatzky, and top elected officials. Whether in a corporate boardroom or a community forum, her message is simple and universal: connection changes everything.