From ballerina to Broadway to fitness model turned boxer, Julie ‘JAWS’ Nelson is at the top of her game.Julie joined Socialfly founders Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, along with “The Game Plan” podcast host Dale Moss, in front of a MouthMedia Network live audience at Spring Place in New York City. Sponsorship by Givz.In this episode, you’ll learn:
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
Courtney Spritzer is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, and advocate for women founders. As Co-Founder and CEO of Socialfly, a social-first digital agency launched in 2012 and acquired in 2024, she has helped shape the industry with innovative strategies. She co-founded the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, offering essential resources and support for all stages of business growth. Courtney’s entrepreneurial journey and business insights have been highlighted in top publications like Entrepreneur.com, Bloomberg, and Forbes.
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Highlights
- The origin of her nickname ‘JAWS’
- Her many role models and teachers over the course of her career
- Why she chose to be the odd one out and how she found strength and overcame bullying
- Julie’s training as a ballerina growing up and how dancing from a young age set her up for a career in fitness
- How Jaws became an Adidas Global Ambassador and social media influencer
- Her philosophy on mixing hard work with fun and the power of story-telling, authenticity, and integrity on social media
- How she handled success at a young age and got into fitness modeling
- Joining her first Broadway theatrical tour and why it was a dream come true
- The mission of the Adidas Women Ambassador program and how they are creating a movement
- How Jaws chooses the brands she wants to partner with and the importance of having similar values
- Joining the Rumble Boxing team and their powerful social media presence
- Boxing as a female and challenges she’s had to overcome
- A brainstorm on her next move and surprise and delight from the Entreprenistas
- Nine rounds with Jaws: Rapid Fire Questions
- Why she is her own opponent
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