About

Hey there, I'm Julie Mehlenbacher, a 40-something navigating the twists and turns of life's rollercoaster. My journey has been one hell of a ride, filled with unfathomable experiences that have shaped me into the mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, and successful businesswoman I am today.

Life handed me lemons, and I've been making lemonade – with an occasional spike for good measure. When my world turned upside down at 35, I could have curled into a ball, but that's just not my style. I won't feed you the clichés about looking on the bright side; the truth is, it's really fucking hard. I'm not perfect, and I'll never claim to be, but what I can tell you is that I try, and I don't give up. And you shouldn't either.

When life gets tough, when it feels like you're carrying a purse full of bricks, you have choices. You can keep dragging that heavy load, you can hope for a magical fairy to whisk away your problems, or you can do what I did – set aside some time, whether it's hours, weeks, months, or even years, to dump out your fucking purse.

It's not about pretending it's easy or looking for silver linings. It's about acknowledging the weight, finding the courage to lighten your load, discovering hidden treasures, and giving yourself the freedom to run unburdened. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and I'm here to share my journey, my struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. So, join me as we embrace the mess, declutter our lives, and make room for the extraordinary. Because when life gives you lemons, spiked lemonade might just be the perfect solution. Cheers to you and your uncluttered journey!