What does it really take to push past fear, find resilience, and finally finish the dream you’ve been carrying inside you? In this inspiring episode of the Badass Books and Besties podcast, I sit down with Julie Cropp Gareleck—bestselling author, CEO, entrepreneur, and respected leader with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses and individuals thrive.

Julie is the author of Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office, a powerful book that blends personal stories with professional wisdom. In our conversation, she opens up about:

✨ How to overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome as a writer and entrepreneur
✨ Why resilience matters more than “overnight success”
✨ The role of accountability and deadlines in finishing a book or big project
✨ How journaling and storytelling fuel creativity
✨ The life mottos that carried her through fear, failure, and success
✨ What it really means to aspire to be, dare to become

Whether you’re dreaming of writing your first book, building a business, or simply becoming the best version of yourself, Julie’s story will encourage you to take the leap—even when it’s scary.

📚 Learn more about Julie Cropp Gareleck:

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• Read her book - Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office