IT’S TIME TO LEVEL UP

Embrace badassery and achieve your goals.

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Gain the Strategies, Tools, & Insight to Elevate your Brand

Let’s face it. This stuff can be haaard!

The good news is: You don’t have to go at it alone.

Whether you want to:

⭐ run your own creative business as a freelancer or soloprenuer & considering a coach

⭐ find an energizing speaker who will light up the stage with education & motivation

⭐ or promote your product, service, company or event & need a creative copywriter

… it’s time to shake things up. Embrace your badassery. And level up your game.

No more headaches. No complicated processes. Just pure FUN … along with the resources, creativity and support you need.

You ready?

Let’s Rock!

ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Julie Cortés. Copywriter by day. Freelance Rockstar by night. I live, breathe, teach, speak and coach on all things freelancing. I’ve run my own business for more than 25 years as a freelance copywriter, but I’m probably best known as the founder of The Freelance Exchange of KC—a not-for-profit professional trade organization for those who are self-employed in advertising and marketing. My career path has taken all sorts of turns along the way (I like to call them plot twists!), leaving me nowhere where I thought I’d be, yet 110% everywhere I’m supposed to be. Now, I want to help YOU fuel your passion, experience success, and find that same joy as well.

Gimme the Deets

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Interviews and Media Appearances with Julie Cortes

Word on the Street

"Julie is a powerhouse independent creative, highly invested in the success of fellow creatives and marketers at all stages of their careers, generously sharing her knowledge and insights. Her branding and marketing expertise is showcased beautifully through her own website and social channels, so it's easy to see how her guidance can build your career and your network. She is a community-builder, as founder of the Freelance Exchange of Kansas City, and the Freelance Rockstars group—both welcoming places for industry talents to connect and help each other thrive."
—Jen Rarey, Creative Director & Founder, Rarified Creative
“There’s a reason Julie’s known as the FREELANCE ROCKSTAR. Whether helping her creative clients or lending her talents to support others in the freelance community, Julie is a guiding light for anyone looking to build their business.”
—Andy DiOrio,
DiOrio Communications
"If you’re one of the fortunate to have a true rockstar like Julie in your circle, count yourself lucky. She’s been SUCH a wealth of information & positive influence, it’s unbelievable. Her proven business tactics are pure gold. Her voice plays in my head constantly when it comes to business. I now challenge myself to step outside my viewpoint & see what I’ve heard her say in person or on social media. It’s no accident she’s been successful for so long. Her knowledge is balanced by her passion, & her compassion is outstanding. If you’re looking for someone on point, up to date, & living on the edge pushing more than anyone else, look no further. You really don’t need a cheerleader when you have a Rockstar!"
—Pam Ranker, Stylist & Salon Owner, Deviant Locks
“Julie is instrumental to freelancers. She’s a visionary and serves as a tireless business evangelist & educator. Her enviable expertise provides a beacon of light to those needing creative & business insight, leadership & guidance. SHE TRULY IS A ROCKSTAR.”
—Rick Stasi, Artist/Author/Performer