Hi, this is Elisa Likt, and this is Leave Your Mark the podcast, where I brew fresh career advice with some of my most inspiring and successful friends.

It's professional advice that you can action immediately, whether you're just starting out in your career or well on your way.

With a massive to-do list and a large cup of coffee, I promise that you can get it all done and still

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Hi, everyone.

Welcome back to Leave Your Mark.

Today's guest is someone who understands exactly how great brands go big.

Julie Turkle is a leading brand licensing expert who's helped shape some of the most successful fashion and lifestyle collaborations over the past two decades.

She started her career at Nickelodeon and Discovery before launching her own boutique agency, where she now works closely with designers, influencers, and creative entrepreneurs to expand their brands through licensing, retail partnerships,

and strategic growth. Julie, I've heard your name for many, many years, and I love watching

you on TikTok. And I don't really reach out to people Cole to come on this show. Like,

I'm usually someone who is pitched all day. And I was like, we need to have a conversation because every time I hear you speak, I'm like,

yes, I agree with every single point of view you have when you speak about brand and partnership

and where we are today.

So welcome to leave your mark.

Yeah, my pleasure.

That's so nice.

And I feel the same way about you.

There's certain people

that you come across on social and they're like iconic. That's very kind. Thank you. Yeah,

we're in the same space. I resonate a lot with your content too and your point of view. So super

fun. So glad to be here. Well, thank you. That's very sweet. Okay, so you obviously started from the corporate

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