Julie faced the unthinkable..

a diagnosis of Stage 4 metastatic melanoma with only months to live.

Refusing to accept this as her fate, Julie made a promise to her teenage daughters: I will survive.

What followed was a relentless pursuit of hope, navigating countless rejections, and ultimately breaking into a clinical trial she didn’t qualify for, half way around the world — becoming the now-famous Patient 71.

Julie’s survival story is nothing short of extraordinary, but it’s her unshakable mindset and determination that continue to inspire people around the world.

a story of Resilience, hope and Transformation

Today, Julie is a

Bestselling author, keynote speaker, and mentor,

using her platform to support others tap into their potential, challenge their limits, and create the transformation they desire in their own lives.

Key Themes of Julie’s Work

Reinvention

Letting go of the past and stepping into a new version of yourself.

Human Potential
Breaking through self-imposed limits to discover what’s truly possible.
Persistence
Cultivating an unstoppable mindset to navigate life’s toughest challenges.
Hope
Finding light even in the darkest moments.

When Julie isn’t captivating audiences or empowering women to rewrite their own stories, she’s soaking up the sunshine on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Whether she’s enjoying precious moments with her husband and daughters, strolling along the coastline, or finding joy in the little things, Julie lives every day with gratitude and purpose—proof that even life’s toughest battles can lead to the most beautiful victories.