A day filled with laughter, joy, and community.💛 Friends, family, and supporters came together to celebrate the birthdays of three remarkable women, Julie, Jolene, and Kate. Surrounded by love and gratitude, we reflected on their leadership, compassion, and commitment to creating change. Their light continues to inspire everything we do at Friends of Julie, reminding us of the power of friendship, empowerment, and purpose. ✨ Here’s to another year of impact, connection, and heart.
Thank you to those who made this day possible:
@cholawoodofficial@katedelcastillo@lacarmela2@jessimaldonadotv
Photobooth: @bootheleven11
DJ: @djlesortiz
Bartender: @salinasbartending@karengavelan
Drinks: @topochicoalcus@essentiawater@maisonperrierusa
Food: @hugothefoodie
Thank you to everyone who came out to listen, connect, and be part of Paths of Passion: Part III at Soho Warehouse. It was an incredible afternoon of thoughtful conversations around creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the experiences that shape how we move through different situations.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re especially grateful to the inspiring women who shared parts of their lives so openly and generously with our community. Thank you to our panelists for bringing honesty, insight, and perspective to each conversation.✨
Paths of Passion: Part III
Three new panels.
Three powerful conversations.
One unforgettable day.
We’re bringing together creatives, leaders, and changemakers once again at Soho Warehouse for an afternoon of insight, connection, and inspiration.
If you’ve been part of the first two, you already know. If you haven’t, this is your moment.
Don’t miss it.
RSVP → DM @friendsofJulie
(Let us know if you’re a Soho House member when you RSVP)
Last year’s Paths of Passion Panels brought together some incredible voices and honest conversations. The transparency and vulnerability shared by our panelists is exactly why these spaces matter.
We’re excited to keep building on that momentum and can’t wait to bring more panels to Soho Warehouse in 2026. Stay tuned… we have some special things coming.
Thank you to every single person who donated. Your kindness is the reason we get to show up for families who need a little extra warmth this season. Tomorrow we’ll be delivering sweaters, shoes, and socks. It wouldn’t be possible without this amazing community.
A very special thank you to @caminorealchevy for their generous contribution. Your support helped us reach our goal and reminded us what true community looks like.
We’d love for you to join us tomorrow at The Derby Room in Pomona, 12–6 PM with Angie Vee. Come enjoy music, food, and amazing vendors as we celebrate what we’ve accomplished together.
Hope to see you there. 🎁
This week we honor Elsa Collins, a woman whose work reflects compassion, purpose, and a deep commitment to community. Elsa has dedicated her career to building spaces that uplift voices, inspire action, and bring people together.
With This Is About Humanity, she supports families at the United States and Mexico border by raising awareness, providing essential resources, and reminding us of the power of human connection. Through Poderistas, she helped create a platform that celebrates Latina identity and encourages civic participation with pride and confidence. With The Ideateur, she brings strategy and meaningful guidance to organizations focused on social impact, shaping work that centers humanity and long-term change.
Elsa’s leadership is grounded in empathy and intention. Her efforts reflect the belief that community thrives when we choose to serve with love and when we use our voices to stand for others.
At Friends of Julie, we honor Elsa for her dedication to creating a world built on connection, understanding, and collective care.
Follow & Support:
@poderistas@theideateur@thisisabouthumanity
Being present for one another creates a profound impact. The strength of women supporting women is truly empowering, and these photos capture just a glimpse of the love, encouragement, and vibrant energy that thrive within our community. Support can take many forms, yet it is always significant. Friends of Julie deeply appreciates every woman who uplift others, stand united, and lead with compassion. These moments reflect only a fraction of the inspiring women who contribute to the invaluable work happening every day.
We appreciate your presence at live events, your sharing of our posts, and your conversations with each other about what Friends of Julie means to you. We see you, and we appreciate you. Thank you for being a Friend of Julie.
Our Soles and Sweaters Drive is officially live. ❄️✨
We are collecting new shoes, socks, and hoodies for children and adults, and the easiest way to donate is through our Amazon Wishlist which is linked in our bio. Every item purchased goes directly toward helping families in need.
All donations will be delivered to the Angie Vee Holiday Drive taking place on December 7th at The Derby Room from 12–6pm to support families who deserve a warm and joyful holiday season. 🌟
We are still accepting family nominations for those who need a little extra holiday help. Nominate a family at [email protected]
DM us if you have any questions!
Thank you for giving back with us. Your generosity truly matters. ✨
Our founder had the honor of joining The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana. In this moment she shares how Julie’s honesty courage and self worth continue to guide her in her everyday life. Her reminder to choose yourself and speak your truth is something our entire community can carry whether you knew Julie or not. A Little What Would Julie Do 🤍✨
You can support this lovely podcast by following them HERE: @rachelgillmanrischall@jeanaandersoncohen
Listen to the full episode now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: The Connection Code with Rachel and Jeana.🎧
This week we honor Mia Lepe, the mind behind Maven Creative Company and Maven Creative Studio. Mia has built both spaces through a clear sense of strategy and a thoughtful vision for creative work. Maven Creative Company functions as her creative agency, where she develops brands through intentional design and careful planning. Maven Creative Studio serves as a collaborative environment for production, events, and community gatherings. Her work brings structure and clarity to every idea, and she is known for shaping concepts with purpose and focus.
Mia played an important role in the development of Friends of Julie. Her strategic insight guided the foundation of the brand, including the visual direction and the original website design. She also opened her studio to host our launch celebration, something we remain deeply grateful for. Thank you for cheering us on and for being a steady source of support in honor of Julie, both during that first year and in the time that has followed.
Follow & Support:
@mavencreativest@mavencreativeco@miameeah
Meet the Friends of Julie team. Many of you already know our founder Jolene, and alongside her are Ivette, Jillian, and Vanessa. Together we pour our energy and care into creating a space where people of all ages and backgrounds feel encouraged, supported, and valued. This work fills our hearts and keeps us moving forward every day. Next time you see us around, make sure to say hi!☺️
This week we’re celebrating the inspiring Roselyn Sánchez, an actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose creativity and purpose continue to uplift and empower others.
Roselyn’s journey in entertainment has been guided by authenticity and heart. Alongside her husband Eric Winter, she co-founded Two for the Road, a production company dedicated to creating diverse and meaningful stories that reflect the world around us.
This year, Roselyn reached an incredible milestone with her directorial debut film Diario, Mujer & Café. Friends of Julie was proud to be part of a buyout screening to support and share this beautiful story with our community.
Beyond the screen, Roselyn continues to expand her creative ventures. She is also the founder of Palm Republic Rum, a brand inspired by her Puerto Rican roots and her passion for celebrating culture, craftsmanship, and community.
You can support Roselyn and experience her film when Diario, Mujer & Café becomes available digitally on November 14 on Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, Dish, Spectrum, and Roku.
Roselyn’s vision and commitment to storytelling that uplifts others perfectly reflect the heart of Friends of Julie and the spirit of using creativity as a force for good. 🌟
Follow and Support:
@roselyn_sanchez
