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Coach Valerie is the Founder of Lifting Your Life Coaching and a seasoned leader in the health and wellness industry, with over 40 years of experience helping individuals transform their lives from the inside out. Having personally maintained a remarkable 135-pound weight loss for more than 40 years, she brings a rare blend of lived experience, professional insight, and heartfelt compassion to every person she serves.

At the core of Coach Valerie’s philosophy is a simple yet powerful belief: true wellness begins in the mind. She teaches that when individuals strengthen their mindset, they unlock the ability to become the healthiest, most empowered version of themselves—mind, body, and spirit. Her work is deeply rooted in building community, fostering meaningful connections, and creating supportive environments where people feel seen, encouraged, and capable of lasting change.

Rather than standing above or ahead, Coach Valerie walks alongside those she coaches. She leads with empathy, accountability, and genuine partnership, guiding individuals through the challenges and triumphs of their wellness journey with confidence and clarity. Her mission is to inspire transformation that is sustainable, meaningful, and grounded in self-belief—not perfection.

With decades of experience and a true heart for service, Coach Valerie continues to empower individuals to rise into their fullest potential and live healthier, more vibrant lives—one mindset shift at a time.

Elite Coach & Mentor

With over 25 years of experience, Julie is an Elite Coach & Mentor dedicated to guiding individuals toward meaningful, sustainable change in their lives, health, and well-being. Her coaching journey began with her own transformation—releasing 95 pounds more than 25 years ago—a milestone that reshaped her understanding of lasting change. The challenges she overcame, and the lessons she learned, have enabled her to maintain that transformation, embodying the resilience and self-trust she now helps others develop.

Julie’s career was shaped by her long-standing collaboration with founding Master Coach Val, evolving from protégé to trusted guide and friend. This partnership, rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to growth, reinforced Julie’s belief that true transformation happens through presence, compassion, and consistency in real life.

Her approach is grounded, sustainable, and focused on what works over time. Julie combines practical guidance with deep empathy and lived wisdom, offering a steady, seasoned presence to her clients. She is also a mentor to other coaches, recognized for her generosity, insight, and ability to support growth with clarity and heart.

At the center of Julie’s life is her family. As a devoted single mother and proud grandmother, her family is her inspiration and a constant reminder of why real-life coaching matters—because growth, balance, and well-being must be lived where life is fullest and most meaningful.

Julie’s work reflects her core belief: elevated coaching for real life—honoring where you’ve been, what you’ve learned, and who you are becoming.