Motivational Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, Wellness Advocate
Inspiring Audiences to Go the Distance —
In Life, Work, and Purpose.
Julie Weiss, known as The Marathon Goddess, is more than an inspiring runner, she’s a transformational speaker whose story of resilience, purpose, and relentless determination has inspired audiences worldwide. After running 52 marathons in 52 weeks in honor of her late father and raising over $1 million for pancreatic cancer research, Julie turned personal tragedy into a mission-driven life. Now a sought-after keynote speaker, she brings the same passion, endurance, and focus to the stage, empowering audiences to break through their limits, lead with heart, and unlock their full potential in business, health, and life.
Julie Weiss’s signature talks
Drawing from her dramatic personal journey, Julie emphasizes the importance of the Seven C’s — Create, Certainty, Connect, Commit, Consistency, Cause, and Courage — in breaking through personal limits to achieve big, meaningful dreams despite the challenges.
Julie shares the mental techniques that help athletes and high performers unlock their potential, including visualization, mindset shifts, and goal-setting strategies that can be applied in any field.
Julie proves that you can achieve endurance, stamina, and strength at any age, revealing strategies she’s used to maintain her health, energy, and focus throughout her career.
Over 100 marathons completed, including the historic 52 marathons in 52 weeks and raising over $1 million for pancreatic cancer, playing a key role in improving the disease’s five-year survival rate.
Whether addressing health and fitness strategies, aging gracefully, achieving business goals, the power of giving back, resilience in the face of adversity or personal growth, Julie offers valuable insights for diverse audiences.
A keynote speaker who delivers heartfelt, relatable, and empowering messages, Julie connects deeply with audiences of all kinds, from corporate groups to fitness communities to female empowerment and wellness conferences, and delivers dynamic, action-oriented speeches that resonate long after the event ends.
The Marathon Goddess
A first run in Hawaii became a promise, then a mission: 52 marathons in 52 weeks in honor of her father and everyone affected by pancreatic cancer.
Read Julie’s storyWhat audiences say
“Julie does a great job of tailoring her talk to meet the specific needs of the group. She also delivers the content with memorable phrases so that her key points are easy to remember. We are grateful that she chooses to share her inspiring words with us, and look forward to more speeches.”
Lucie Murray
The McCourt Foundation
“Julie is an excellent motivational speaker. She brought leadership skills to life and left the group with numerous practical points to take back to the office and home.”
Martin Fung
Hirshberg Training Team
“We truly appreciated having Julie speak at Wise & Healthy Aging. Her presentation was impactful and resonated with many of our members. Julie’s words clearly made a meaningful impression.”
Eaven Hardy, BHS
Member Services Supervisor
“Julie is an inspiring and confident speaker who is comfortable in front of big crowds, intimate gatherings, or the lens of a camera. She tailors her message to her audience so that her story is relatable, while spotlighting the organization or group she’s representing.”
Leslie Gold
Strides in Recovery
Julie Weiss
“When you do what you love, for someone you love, that is when miracles happen!”
The 7 C’s give you the strength and tools to move forward.
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