Meet Super Julie Braun | Founder & CEO, Super Purposes™

We had the good fortune of connecting with Super Julie Braun, Founder & CEO of Super Purposes™, and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Super Julie, what role has risk played in your life or career?
It’s fair to say that risk-taking gets all the credit for what I have today. It was rough when I first left the corporate world to pursue my passion. I knew I wanted to help people, but I no longer had a regular paycheck to fall back on. Many of my family and friends would say, “Just go back and get a job.” At one point, even my CPA told me, “This isn’t a business. You aren’t making enough money. It’s a hobby.” It hurt my feelings, but it didn’t scare me. It made me more determined to succeed.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am so proud of our company. Super Purposes™ is an innovative career coaching company that approaches the job search in a unique way. We have helped over 17,000 people(!) find meaningful work and the careers they deserve. Looking for a job is never fun, but we teach people in a way that takes the fear and formality out of the job search. We created “How to Get a Job in Twelve Weeks!” career courses geared towards different groups of people and have various courses for people from all walks of life – college students and recent grads, remote job seekers, military spouses, and trans & gender non-conforming people. Right now, we’re working on an exciting course for career changers. Keep your eye out for it this Spring 2024!

We can also brag that our YouTube docuseries, “From Ground Zero to Career Superhero!” is now a three-time gold award winner. We are one of the only companies outside the entertainment industry with that achievement. Am I gushing? Yes, yes I am!

Anything worthwhile is always challenging. My advice? I highly recommend that you shield your family and friends from your crazy ideas and dreams and keep it to top-level “things are going OK” kind of answers. Instead, wait until you get a few successes before you share what you are doing.

I don’t blame friends or family for feeling that way; they often want to protect us from the pain. However, they care, and they can’t imagine themselves doing what we, the Entrepreneurs, do without little, if any, cause or concern. Thankfully, I have a very high risk tolerance, and it’s an essential criterion for embracing entrepreneurship.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Friday night, check in to https://www.hotelclermont.com/ and eat late night tacos at the rooftop taco truck. Who doesn’t like tacos with an amazing view of the city?

First thing, I would go to Junkman’s Daughter where quirky vintage treasures will be found. https://www.thejunkmansdaughter.com/

After working up an appetite, Saturday Brunch at https://www.cafesunflower.com/

And then check out the amazing puppets at https://puppet.org/. I’ll admit, I’m not a puppet aficionado, but I am struck by the unique environment and the artistry of it all.

Next is visiting dead people at the https://oaklandcemetery.com/ where serene gardens and yesteryear cemetery beauty abound.

Finally, have a fun dinner at Trader Vic’s – a tiki, thatched roof, fruity drinks served with umbrella in coconuts haven. https://tradervicsatl.com/

Do you see a trend here? It’s all about the food! Sunday breakfast at https://rthomasdeluxegrill.net/ The fact is, I will get up for breakfast.

Since I would be going home first thing Monday morning, I’d get a stone massage at https://www.solespaatlanta.com/

Back to the hotel for a well deserved nap and finally, Sunday dinner at https://www.mediterraneaatl.com/ as I get unhinged for their Truffled Funghi Pizza which is covered in mushrooms, cashew truffle sauce, duxelles, and scallions. My mouth just watered thinking about it.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Shoutout to my friend Mac McGregor, Co-Founder of Positive Masculinity, who wrote the best-selling book “Positive Masculinity Now.” Mac has created a heart-led guide for growth toward a conscious, emotionally intelligent and inclusive masculinity. His work is groundbreaking and long overdue. https://www.positivemasculinitynow.org/

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