Dr. Julie Ducharme is a keynote speaker, national best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and active professor with 20+ years of experience empowering women through leadership development, business strategy, and education. She is the CEO and founder of Lead and Empower Her: SHE Talks, a women’s empowerment movement and conference platform that creates real visibility and skill-building opportunities for women supporting them to find their voice, share their stories, and lead with purpose. Through SHE Talks, women can step onto stages, contribute to national book series, and be spotlighted in SHE Talks Magazine. www.leadandempowerher.com 

An expert in leadership with a doctorate in business, Dr. Ducharme works with individuals and organizations through executive workshops, keynote engagements, and mentorship translating leadership principles into practical tools women can use to grow their careers, strengthen confidence, and scale impact. Dr. Ducharme has worked with heads of Zappos, Trader Joes, Verizon, women barrier breakers, Female CEOs of fortune 500 companies. 

Her work is deeply rooted in course and program design. She is the creator and leader of 10K Women Rising, a global initiative powered by SHE Talks with a bold mission to reach and empower 10,000+ women through transformative mentorship, actionable training, and purpose-driven community across four pillars: Financial Wealth, Business Growth, Leadership, and Mental/Physical Health. The initiative is supported by an expanding course directory that curates learning pathways across those pillars. https://leadandempowerher.com/10000-women-rising/

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Dr. Ducharme is also the founder of JD Consulting, where she helps businesses scale, strengthen brand visibility, and build high-impact marketing campaigns grounded in authentic storytelling. She is the creator of Synergy learning Institute a Technical Vocational College, she is also the creator of Julie’s Party People an events company, she is the creator of Taylor Elite sports highlighting talent in her high level sports career. 

She has just been recognized as the 2026 Women of Impact: Woman of the Year (California State Assembly District 77).