Julie Bender is a believer, encourager, wifey (formerly widowed), mama and an oversharer. She strives to be bold in everything: her lipstick and lashes, mistakes and wins, her opinions and her faith. Her life hasn’t been easy, having been raised by her great-grandmother.  Julie had a difficult childhood a product of two drug addicted teens who were unable to be parents at the time. 

 But she’s learned to embrace her story. Through her ability to vulnerably share, she found healing and her true self. Her personal mantra is #beboldandjustbeyou, as she shares her heart, humor, and frequent embarrassing moments willingly.  

 She hosts “The Julie Bender Show” podcast, co-hosts “This Grit and Grace Life” podcast, and produces a series for wives entitled #prayingforyourhusbanddaily. She has been featured on multiple podcasts including, Stronger in the Difficult Places, Get Your Marriage On! With Dan Purcell and a video segment for HeartofDating.com with Kait Tomlin. 

 But remember she’s winging it: motherhood, eyeliner, dinner plans, everything.