Community Highlights: Meet Julie Reisler of Empowered Living Inc.

Hi Julie, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I come by what I teach and do humbly and personally. I experienced much of my life in the ‘people pleasing’ lane and used emotional eating to cope with hard-to-handle emotions and experiences. My desperation to change amidst what looked like having it all led me to support that changed my life, namely coaching. I pursued the art and science of coaching through intensive coaching training and eventually got my master’s degree in this field at Maryland University of Integrative Health. At that time, I was a single mom with a secure corporate job, enjoying the stability of benefits, bonuses, and a guaranteed salary. Yet, I was irresistibly drawn to the transformative power of coaching through my own experiences and the profound impact it had on the few clients who continued with me after my practicum. Driven by this newfound passion, I took a leap of faith a decade ago, leaving the corporate world behind to start my life design coaching business. Growing and scaling my personal growth and coaching business has been marked by numerous twists and turns.

Despite having minimal entrepreneurial experience, I was determined to make a difference. My journey began with coaching leaders in corporate systems, the military, and government sectors. I facilitated leadership and team development, and soon, I was invited to join the coaching faculty at Georgetown University. There, I taught the fundamentals of coaching and took on individual clients, all of whom shared a common goal: to be their best selves, maximize their potential, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

As I immersed myself in teaching, facilitating, and coaching, I kept abreast of the latest insights in mindfulness, mindset, and the healing arts, which significantly influence our well-being, health, and success. This led me to start a podcast, inviting experts and luminaries to share their wisdom on how to become what I call your ‘You-est You.’ Before the pandemic, my life was a whirlwind of activity. I spoke on stages, contracting with a high-level training company and working within government systems and well-known companies like CareFirst, Under Armour, and Pandora Jewelers. I juggled personal coaching clients, recorded weekly podcast episodes, traveled to speak at conferences and workshops, wrote books, completed certifications, participated in mastermind programs, and strove to be a present mom to my two children and a loving partner to my newlywed husband. The pace was exhilarating, but it also led to profound exhaustion and burnout.

Then came the pandemic, which, surprisingly, turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It forced me to slow down and reassess how I spent my time and energy. I began to focus on what I truly loved, where I could serve the most, and what would most effectively grow my business.

The idea of creating a coaching certification program had always been on my mind. I envisioned integrating my diverse training in energy healing, Appreciative Inquiry (Positive Psychology), Heart Intelligence, intuition, yoga, and mindset. Early one March morning, I was clear that the time had come to bring this vision to life. Within a month, I developed the entire Life Designer® Coach Academy certification program— a certification for spiritual life coaches, including modules, coursework, study guides, slides, and all.

Launching my first certification cohort that spring was exhilarating. Since then, I’ve taught this certification virtually and in live classes to students worldwide—from the US to Spain, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, London, and Grenada. Over four years later, this has become a world-class coaching certification for hearted individuals wanting to make a more significant difference in others’ lives and on the planet. I am thrilled and honored to certify coaches from an integrative and in-depth foundation that teaches you how to access your intuition and energy healing techniques, core competencies, and proven practices and provides a personal transformational experience at every level.

Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Anyone thinking about becoming an entrepreneur needs to start with some soul-searching. This route is not for the faint of heart. The road is not linear, and every experience becomes a growth opportunity staring you in the face. My passion for helping others struggling with self-abandonment, self-doubt, and self-worth was paramount to any fear or concern about how I would make it since I started a business with no entrepreneurial background or business experience. I chose to look at every challenge as a mirror, showing me something to learn or a way to grow. Many of my opportunities early on came from giving away my services, volunteering to teach, leading a class, speaking at a networking or community event, and trusting that I would meet the individuals I was supposed to work with and support. This intention became true, and much of my success in working with companies, the military, and government as a board-certified coach, mindfulness and conscious leadership expert, and speaker led to new clients and opportunities. The pandemic proved to be a gift that didn’t seem like a gift at the time. I had to pivot how I worked with clients and made an impact. That is when my Life Designer® coach certification program was birthed, and I have been certifying soulful individuals worldwide who want to help others get unblocked and live their dreams.

Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I’m on a mission to help you unlock your full potential and live your most authentic life. As an intuitive guide and spiritual life coach, author, and host of The You-est You® podcast, I’m about guiding soulful individuals like you on the path to self-discovery, manifesting your dreams, and trusting your intuition.

My Work:
At the heart of what I do is the belief that we all have the power to create the life we truly desire. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, courses, workshops, and my podcast, I offer practical tools, proven practices, heartfelt guidance, and unwavering support to help you awaken, manifest your dreams, and embrace your truest self.

What Makes Me Different:
What sets me apart is my ability to connect to your higher self and the dreams you hold in my heart, your ‘You-est You.’ I intensely focus on spirituality, authenticity, intuition, and self-love. Fundamental transformation happens when we honor our inner voice, trust our intuition, and cultivate a deep sense of self-compassion. My spiritual coaching philosophy is about these principles, empowering you to celebrate life’s challenges with grace, spiritual connection, and loving curiosity.

Exciting News:
I’m thrilled to share I’ve opened up my newest Sanctuary Membership: An Inncer Circle for Conscious Coaches, Lightworkers, and Spiritual Seekers. Doors are now open to new members: https://juliereisler.com/sanctuary.  You’ll get two live monthly calls with me to bring your business and life questions and concerns for personalized intuitive guidance and coaching to help you on your career path. Join to sharpen your intuitive abilities for greater confidence and clarity, and spiritual connection to apply in your career, relationships and life. Become more magnetic by learning to raise your vibration and naturally attract soul-fit clients, and create meaningful, impactful connections. I’ll be teaching: The Practical Path: Learn actionable spiritual tools and practices to manifest your dreams. The Inner Path: Dive deep into self-discovery, intuition, and psychological growth. The Higher Path: Connect with your higher self and spiritual purpose. The Embodied Path: Explore your energy and the profound mind-body-spirit connection. Also, join me on my YouTube channel, where I share insights from excellent spiritual teachers, luminaries, and experts. It’s a space for growth, healing, and transformation, and I love engaging with everyone there. You can find it at youtube.com/juliereisler.