Julie Reby Waas
Julie Reby Waas is a coach, author, professional speaker, artist, and attorney dedicated to empowering midlife women to step confidently into the second half of their lives with clarity and purpose. With over three decades of experience as a labor and employment attorney, Julie built a career defined by precision, discipline, and unwavering advocacy, serving management and workforces across multiple industries. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Baptist Health South Florida, providing strategic counsel on labor and employment law for an organization of over 15,000 employees.
In addition to her legal career, Julie has transformed a lifelong passion for abstract art into an international practice, exhibiting her work in New York, Miami, London, Madrid, Milan, Venice, and Innsbruck. Her geometric, vibrant creations reflect courage, connection, and the power of reinvention—demonstrating that creativity and personal transformation have no age limits. Inspired by her own journey and the example of her autistic son, Julie combines artistry and insight to bring joy, enthusiasm, and meaning to those who experience her work.
Julie’s mission extends beyond art and law. As a Certified High Performance Coach, author of the Unstoppable Mornings Journal, and creator of the forthcoming book The Midlife Reboot, she equips women with practical tools to release limiting beliefs, reset habits, and embrace their fullest potential. Through coaching, speaking, writing, and her YouTube channel Midlife Unleashed with Julie Waas, she guides women to turn uncertainty into purpose, see midlife as a launchpad rather than a crisis, and design a second half of life that is aligned, joyful, and unstoppable.
• Certified High Performance Coach
• University of Miami School of Law - J.D.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to pursuing my goals with determination and resilience, never allowing obstacles to stand in my way. Continuous learning and education have been essential, and I am driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in everything I do.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to voice my opinions, ask questions, and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. I’ve also learned the importance of helping others in need and leading by example—these principles have guided my growth and success.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to take chances, think creatively, and learn from those around you. Stay open-minded and embrace every opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in my field right now is helping midlife women rediscover their identity, find purpose, and reignite their passions. Guiding them to thrive in the second half of life with confidence and clarity is both a rewarding challenge and a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are openness and honesty, showing kindness to others, and consistently doing my absolute best every day.