PRAISE FOR BOLDLY BELONG
A really important book-restoring disabled people´s self image and celebrating the power of individuality.
-DANIEL AHERNE, Founder of Adjust and author of The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity
Julie´s thoughtful voice guides readers through the process of dismantling stigmas and shame in their lives. This is a topic that the disability community needs, and Julie´s someone I deeply trust to show the way. I hope all disabled people can learn how to boldly belong and be authentically themselves.
-CATARINA RIVERA, MSEd, MPH, CPACC, Public Speaker, DEIA Consultant, and Content Creator @BlindishLatina
Julie masterfully breaks down complex topics and provides actionable strategies for deconstructing harmful belief systems that are unfortunately still held by many. Her insights into how self-stigma and external judgments affect identity, decision-making, and overall well-being are both profound and empowering. While the book encourages readers to prioritize their own values, goals, and needs, it also seems to offer a clear path to overcoming internalized ableism and societal expectations. Boldly Belong isn´t just a book, it´s a call to embrace who you are unapologetically and to find true belonging by being your most authentic self. It caused me to pause and realize who I am outside of being the CEO of Disclo-something I don´t think I´ve had the chance to do since getting on the entrepreneurial roller coaster six years ago.
-HANNAH OLSON, CEO of Disclo and a Forbes 30 under 30
