Julie Elaine Brown

Hello Reader. Let me tell you a story of how I lost it all and I built it back to be even better. Almost every woman I know has had a time of total upheaval in her life, a divorce, a breakup, death, kids leaving the house, being laid off…the list goes on. But what if you could have a profound recalibration before a more aligned second act? I think you can become substantially more aligned and influential as you age provided you stop abandoning yourself to carry impossible emotional loads or...

The Illuminator April 15, 2026 Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.” — Epictetus Hello Reader, I used to skip workouts if I did not have a full hour to get to the gym. And honestly I rarely had a full hour. So many days I did nothing. If your schedule is anything like mine, it is easy to fall into a pattern of waiting for the...

The Illuminator April 10, 2026 “Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” — Zeno of Citium Hello everyone and happy April. Brownie Bites is now The Illuminator, because that is what this newsletter is designed to do! Today is about movement being the key to looking and feeling our best, how small changes add up, and why 8 minutes of focused exercise is enough. What's New New Webinar 4/18 The most recent exercise science proves that just 8 minutes of movement a day...

Hello Reader. Last spring equinox, I hosted a gathering at the French Library in Boston. There was good food from La Voile on Newbury, a beautiful setting, and a room full of my startup's members in conversation about what comes next. I had no idea what was about to end, or what was about to begin. This equinox is different. There is a quality to it I can only describe as earned newness, the kind that arrives not because circumstances shifted but because something inside you did. Something is...

Hello Reader. As Emily Dickinson wrote, "Dear March—Come in—How glad I am—I hoped for you before—Put down your Hat—You must have walked—How out of Breath you are—Dear March, how are you, and the Rest—Did you leave Nature well—Oh March, Come right upstairs with me—I have so much to tell—" 1. Taming the Whirlwind I loved reading Dickinson when I was at undergrad at Umass Amherst. Did you know she never left her hometown of Amherst, , and had by all accounts, a very restricted and sad life? Her...

Hello Reader. Every year, millions of people set New Year resolutions with genuine intention. And every year, most of those resolutions fail. In this newsletter, I share my tips on how to set and achieve your goals. 1. Why Do So Many Resolutions Fail? Research consistently shows that roughly 80 percent of New Year resolutions are abandoned by February, despite strong initial motivation (Norcross and Vangarelli, Journal of Clinical Psychology).This failure is a predictable outcome of how our...

Hello Reader. Happy Solstice. This is a turning point to reflect on the past year, embrace the holiday season, and reclaim what's most important to you. 1. A New Beginning As of Monday, December 15, I have formally resigned from my startup, Reve Health Inc. I still believe in the mission and the vision and am thankful for all of our incredible members. I am so happy to have met such incredible people and learned so much, but it is time for me to live my life for me. I am moving back to...

Hello Reader, Two years ago I sent my first Brownie Bites newsletter, and so much has changed. As we celebrate the official start of the holiday season, my offer to you is to take one step toward your dreams. Your entire life can change in a year, a month, even a day with one small step in a different direction. 1. Get Clear, Actionable Feedback on Your Brand, Website, or Online Presence I know so many of you have launched side businesses, or are growing your business! I'd love to help you...

Hello Reader, welcome to my latest newsletter. Between holiday gatherings, extra work, family time, and dreary weather, it can all feel a bit much. Feeling your best will help you navigate the season. I have some tips! 1. Natural Aging & Weight Loss Webinar (free!) It's more than possible to look and feel, as I call it, "flawed but awesome" as we enter our forties, fifties, and beyond, and I created my latest webinar about this very topic. As we make plans for the holidays, many of us start...

Hello Reader, welcome to my latest newsletter. Today is about prioritizing health and finding clarity before the rush of the holiday season. When Leaders Thrive, Their Businesses Do Too In every season of my career, whether scaling startups, advising Fortune 100 brands, or mentoring founders, one truth has remained constant: the health of a business mirrors the health of its leader.When we are clear, grounded, and connected to purpose, that alignment radiates outward.Teams move with greater...