How many boxes do you have to check before you say "YES"?

The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business

In today's episode, the courageous Julia Sampson, Yard Card Genie, shares how she moved from self-doubt to self-confidence. Don't let the "boxes" hold you back!!!

Julia Sampson is a mother, wife, and dedicated community member who obtained her MBA in Small Business Management in 2013 but was unable to fulfill her dream of owning her own business because of the many hats women like her often wear.

Julia, a military kid and Charleston, South Carolina native is now living in Southern Maryland. One day in 2019 during the Pandemic her sister, who was living in South Carolina, called her and asked her if she had heard of what a “Yard Card” was and thought it would be a wonderful business idea for her. Julia had no idea but was intrigued. After doing some research, she concluded that this was the perfect way to positively impact her community through the gift of JOY! Yard Card Genie LLC offers beautifully executed yard art displays, all done after hours by a “Genie”, so the recipient is surprised in the morning. This indoor or outdoor rented display celebrates birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, new babies, and more. If you want to celebrate it, she can help you do just that in a unique and fun way. Julia, the sole Genie for now, is responsible for executing these plans.

In starting her Yard Art business, she enlisted her fully supportive family. In fact, her daughter who is LGBTQ (and of whom Julia believes is amazing and a freaking unicorn) designed her business logo. Her husband of 19 years, of who Julia nicknamed "Dr. Genie," along with her son help execute some of her displays during the busy season. Her passion for people and strong business acumen are what she believes to be what make her business successful.

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Website: https://www.theyardcardgenie.com Facebook: @yardcardgenie Instagram: yardcardgenie_llc Twitter: @GenieYard Here's a bit of Julia's lightbulb conversation with Angie where she stepped into her confidence & took a chance on herself...& I'm super glad she did!!! Julia said, "I was listening to Michelle Obama’s new Podcast “The Light” on Audible and something she said resonated with me. It mirrors what you said to me on your last email. As women entrepreneurs I think that we can hold ourselves to a standard. And sometimes we think that b/c we haven’t checked off certain boxes that we aren’t valid yet. This is me. I’ve owned my business just 3 years, am a mother of an LGBTQ teenage daughter (who is amazing and a freaking unicorn btw), wife, friend, volunteer.. you name it. But despite how messy my life feels at times I think you’re right! I do have something I can offer, and maybe inspire someone else." Julia DEFINITELY had something to offer!! #YardCardGenie #JuliaSampson #AngieGiltner #MoveMountains