A vivid storyteller, Julie Hornok speaks from the heart with honesty, humor and practical advice. She addresses the tough stuff of life by connecting with all types of audiences through heartwarming and humorous stories. Listeners will leave inspired to find grace, acceptance and strength in their own lives.
Julie loves to craft unique experiences to meet the individual needs of each audience.
Some popular topics she addresses include:
“Where’s God in Disability?” – Created for an audience unfamiliar with the world of disability, Julie shares her personal story of raising her autistic daughter and stories from parents she interviewed all over the world for her book, United in Autism: Finding Strength Inside the Spectrum. Listeners experience a behind-closed-door view into this mysterious disorder, gain insights on how to interact with these families in their community, and unlock the beauty God reveals through disability. Listeners also have the opportunity to ask questions in a safe, non-judgmental space.
“Finding Strength in Your Story” – Created for anyone going through difficult times, Julie addresses this topic with both delicacy and humor; sharing heartfelt stories from not only her own life, but from parents all around the world. Listeners are given three keys to walk through their grief, tap into their strength, and move forward in their own lives feeling a lightness that can only be described as hope. This topic provides listeners with the emotional support they have been longing for.
“Unlocking Your Empathy” – Created for disability providers, Julie shares her personal experience with parenting autism and insights pulled together from interviewing inspirational families from all over the world. She has audiences laughing and crying as they develop a deeper understanding for what special needs parents go through, while being inspired to use their own personal challenges for good.