Julie married her husband, Shane, in 2004, and they have two wonderful sons, Kyle and Joshua. She also has two precious granddaughters, Emma and Stella.

Her roots are in Hayden, Alabama, where she grew up. She spent eight fulfilling years working as a legal secretary before choosing to become a stay-at-home mom for the last 19 years. During that time, Julie home-schooled her youngest son. In 2011, her passion for fitness led her to become a fitness instructor. In her spare time, she loves cheering for her granddaughters in their extracurricular activities and enjoying quality family time.