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About Me

I’m Julia Shelton, writer, poet, inspirational coach, truth-speaker, and devoted believer in the beauty of becoming.
I didn’t arrive at this work by accident....I lived it.
My journey has been a mosaic of heartbreaks and healing, of reinvention and quiet revolutions. I’ve walked through the shadows of grief, loss, identity, and the painful growing edges of self-awareness. But I’ve also danced in the light of rebirth, resilience, and the grace of starting over. And through it all, I found the one thing that never left me: words.
Writing has always been my compass, my confessional, my sanctuary. As a child, I filled journals like lifeboats. As a woman, I turned those words into vessels of hope for others. I write to remind us what’s possible, even in the wreckage. From soul-stirring poetry to emotionally charged fiction and thought-provoking self-help books, my work is rooted in one sacred truth: healing is a story we get to tell ourselves, differently, again and again.
But I’m not just a writer, I’m a guide.
As an inspirational and motivational coach, I help others navigate the same inner terrain I’ve crossed myself: self-worth, purpose, transformation, and the sacred art of letting go. My coaching is not one-size-fits-all, it’s soulful, intuitive, and grounded in deep listening. I meet people where they are, and together, we clear the fog so they can see their own light. Whether you’re healing from heartbreak, chasing a dream, or rediscovering your voice, I’m here to walk beside you, not ahead of you.
My experience in business management taught me how to lead with structure, integrity, and strategy. My spirit taught me how to lead with heart. I live at that crossroads, where the practical meets the profound. I’ve managed people and projects, launched creative brands, led healing circles, and built pathways for others to thrive. Every piece of what I do, from storytelling to coaching to entrepreneurship, is infused with intention.
You’ll find me writing at dawn, grounding barefoot in the earth, coaching clients who are ready to rise, and sometimes crying over a poem that hits too close to home. I believe vulnerability is strength. I believe words can change lives. And I believe there’s a sacred reason you found your way here.
What I Stand For:
- Honesty over perfection. I don’t sugarcoat life, I celebrate truth, even when it’s hard.
- Grace for the journey. Healing isn’t linear. We get to fall apart and begin again, as many times as we need.
- Creative freedom. Art should break rules, stir souls, and wake us up.
- Spiritual integrity. My work honors the sacred in the everyday—the divine woven into the ordinary.
Whether I’m writing a novel about grief and ghosts, a meditation on courage, or a raw personal essay about my own evolution, every word I offer is an invitation: to feel, to heal, to begin again.
So if you’re here looking for stories that move you, coaching that transforms you, or community that uplifts you, welcome. You’re not too late. You’re not too broken.
You’re just in the middle of your becoming.
And I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s walk this soulful path together. ✨
