Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, bestselling author and most recently, the star of the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, she made a daring escape at age 42, rebranded herself, and embarked on a career in fashion. Within a week, she founded her own shoe brand and quickly made her mark at Paris Fashion Week. Later, she became creative director of La Perla and eventually co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group. Julia recently launched her vibrant and innovative shapewear brand, +Body by Julia Haart.In our episode, she shares her transformative eight-year journey leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, shedding light on the challenges she faced growing up in a restrictive environment. Julia's inspiring story, from fashion novice to building a billion-dollar shoe brand, encourages us to discover our own freedom, purpose, and voice.* Julia's upbringing within the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. [03:08]* Julia’s identity within her community as a woman and a human being. [06:23]* The eight-year process leaving the community and getting a divorce. [10:33]* Leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, and the vital roles of her motherhood and relationships. [16:51]* Advice to women on achieving financial freedom. [17:27]* Knowing when and when NOT to have a Plan B. [21:27]* Advice on taking that leap and facing the unknown. [28:05]* Julia’s first ever business, the shoe brand. [33:56]* Julia's divorce, legal battles, and being the CEO at Elite World Group. [37:26]* Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. [41:55]* Relaunching +Body by Julia Haart, her shapewear brand. [46:50]* Challenges of Julia's entire life on Netflix. [52:11]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Julia:* Julia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliahaart/* Julia's Book, Brazen: https://www.amazon.com/Brazen-Unorthodox-Journey-Sleeves-Lingerie/dp/0593239164 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.