Boldly Belong: The Power of Prioritizing You in a Disabling Society

PRAISE FOR BOLDLY BELONG "A really important book--restoring disabled people's self image and celebrating the power of individuality." --DANIEL AHERNE, Founder of Adjust and author of The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity "Julie's thoughtful voice guides readers through the process of dismantling stigmas and shame in their lives. This is a topic that the disability community needs, and Julie's someone I deeply trust to show the way. I hope all disabled people can learn how to boldly belong and be authentically themselves." --CATARINA RIVERA, MSEd, MPH, CPACC, Public Speaker, DEIA Consultant, and Content Creator @BlindishLatina "Julie masterfully breaks down complex topics and provides actionable strategies for deconstructing harmful belief systems that are unfortunately still held by many. Her insights into how self-stigma and external judgments affect identity, decision-making, and overall well-being are both profound and empowering. While the book encourages readers to prioritize their own values, goals, and needs, it also seems to offer a clear path to overcoming internalized ableism and societal expectations. Boldly Belong isn't just a book, it's a call to embrace who you are unapologetically and to find true belonging by being your most authentic self. It caused me to pause and realize who I am outside of being the CEO of Disclo--something I don't think I've had the chance to do since getting on the entrepreneurial roller coaster six years ago." --HANNAH OLSON, CEO of Disclo and a Forbes 30 under 30