The secret to looking expensive on a budget with Julie Alexandria

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Julie Alexandria has been a Broadway performer, a sideline sports reporter, a TV host, and now the founder of her own jewelry business. She’s lived many lives, but one thing has stayed the same: she’s always trusted her gut.

In this episode, Julie gets real about stepping away from her career, what happened when her agent dropped her, and how she turned her love of jewelry into a thriving business. She shares how she made herself memorable on a budget and how the right outfit can build real confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Reinvention is possible at any age
• Tips on marketing a business without a website or ad budget
• How to build confidence through what you wear

Highlights:

(00:00) Meet Julie Alexandria

(01:13) Theater roots and the pressure to perform

(04:05) Dropping out of college to chase Broadway

(06:04) Pivoting to sports TV when acting dried up

(09:08) Red carpets, celebrity interviews, and burnout

(14:55) Motherhood, career sacrifices, and losing her agent

(21:16) Starting a jewelry business with $500 and no plan

(30:10) How to look expensive on a budget

(40:57) Designing jewelry for confidence and reinvention

Resources:

Julie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-alexandria-56112b62

Julie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliesgoldcoins/

Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/

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