We recently had the chance to connect with JULIE WEISS and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning JULIE, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I feel like I’m being called to step onto bigger stages, such as large conferences, arenas, and the national speaking circuit, while also creating digital programs that keep the message alive long after the event. Honestly, I was afraid of both for a long time: the spotlight in front of thousands, and the permanence of digital. But now I realize that combining the two is how I can truly expand impact, reaching people in the room and beyond, helping them defy their limits wherever they are.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Julie Weiss, also known as the “Marathon Goddess.” At age 43, after losing my father to pancreatic cancer, I ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks and raised over $1 million for cancer research. That journey taught me that limits are often illusions, and it became the foundation of my brand today. Now, as a motivational speaker and author, I share my framework, The 7 C’s to Defy Your Limits, to help people push through fear, stay consistent, and create a life driven by purpose. I speak on big stages, and I’m also building digital programs like The 7 C’s Reset, so people can bring that same energy and guidance into their everyday lives. What makes my brand unique is that it’s not just theory; it’s the lived experience of running through setbacks, grief, and doubt, and proving that transformation is possible at any age and any stage.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was as a kid, determined to get to the cookies on top of the refrigerator. The kitchen floor had just been finished and was still wet, so I couldn’t step on it. Instead, I crawled over obstacles, climbed onto the kitchen table, across the sink, and over the counters until I reached them. Nothing could stop me. Looking back, that moment showed me the determination and creativity I’ve carried throughout my life. I’ve always found a way forward, no matter the obstacle.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
Losing my father to pancreatic cancer was one of the defining wounds of my life. It left me with deep grief, but I chose to honor him by running 52 marathons in 52 weeks, raising over $1 million for research. That journey taught me that resilience is not about avoiding pain, but transforming it into purpose.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
One of the truths so foundational in my life that I rarely articulate is the Kabbalistic idea of being like the light of the Creator. To me, that means showing up with kindness, resilience, and purpose, sharing light wherever I can. I don’t teach this as a lesson, but I try to live it in how I run, speak, and connect with others. It’s a quiet truth that guides everything I do.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that even in the darkest times, I showed there is still a way forward and there is still light. I hope the story people tell about me is that I lived with courage, purpose, and heart. I turned grief into hope by running 52 marathons in 52 weeks for cancer research, raising over $1 million, and showing that limits are meant to be defied. That I used my voice as a speaker and my life as an example to help others believe in themselves and keep going, no matter the obstacles. Most of all, I hope they say I shared the light I had and inspired others to share theirs, too.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.julie-weiss.com
- Instagram: @marathongoddess
- Linkedin: Julie Weiss
- Facebook: Julie Weiss-Marathon Goddess
- Youtube: Marathon Goddess
- Other: https://MarathonGoddess.com
