Julie Engler

I grew up near Chicago, but I am a country girl at heart. There’s something about the raw, untouched beauty of the world that makes me feel most comfortable.

I was drawn to the sparseness and peacefulness of Wyoming in 2011, when I moved to Cheyenne. I enjoyed a decade in that magical place — the Rocky Mountain area is incredibly beautiful! The winters, though, just became a little too cold for my tastes over the years.

I found a new home in Austin in February 2021. I’m happy to now call this hot and vibrant city home as I set out on a new adventure in the South. Community, outdoor spaces and friendly people are what make this place magical.

As a writer and designer, I enjoy being swept away by the moment; I avoid over-complicating and focus on highlighting the content rather than trying to oversell. I believe good writing and design should be easy to understand for readers of all ages and backgrounds. 

It’s been several years since I first set out to break away from journalism, but my center focus has always remained with the amazing people of this world and the unique stories that everyone has to tell. I bring this desire to bring people closer together in all of the work that I do.

I am constantly training and have an incredible thirst for knowledge. 2020 may have been a hard year due to COVID, and 2021 arrived with even greater challenges. In reflection, it was a year of massive personal growth and change.

2022 is the year I’ve decided to focus on self-love, strength and skills. Since I spent so much time out of my comfort zone last year, I’m going to take some time to get a little comfortable without being complacent. I’m determined and focused, looking to polish and refine my work and my fitness while also being intentional with my forward momentum.

I’m optimistic for the future, and I look forward to sharing this with the world right here on my website and on social media.