Julie Kresl Richards is passionate about seeing people set free and moving forward in their God-given identity.

Utilizing her skills as a life coach, speaker, and writer, Julie serves as a consultant to business owners and entrepreneurs, offering personal insight, wisdom, direction, and encouragement. She also trains adults in spiritual direction, freedom, and hearing God for themselves and for others.

After 17 years in public education, Julie was at the height of her career as a Nationally Board- Certified teacher, training district staff and positively influencing her school environment as a team leader. One day, she found herself asking God to transition her into another element of her calling: coaching adults and helping them to seek greater freedom. That same day, her prayers were answered, and Julie transformed from public educator to professional encourager.

Julie and her husband Dan are nature-enthusiasts who have been married for four years and living in Oak Park, Illinois. They are currently enjoying exploring the United States to determine the location of their next landing spot.