Hi! I'm Julie, founder of Locally Influenced.

I wanted to share a little about myself and what we're building. As a Wheaton resident, I've spent more than 20 years working in marketing, advertising, and public relations. After several years working with HGTV personalities like Sabrina Soto, Taniya Nayak, and Frank Fontana, I saw firsthand how trusted personalities can inspire audiences. That experience taught me the value of authentic influence, but it wasn't until I began working with local businesses that I realized just how powerful that influence can be at the community level. Seeing local creators drive awareness, engagement, and real results for businesses in my community inspired me to launch Locally Influenced.

Our goal is simple: connect local businesses with trusted local creators to create authentic partnerships that benefit everyone involved. We handle the outreach and coordination while carefully matching creators with opportunities that align with their audience and interests.

Membership in the network is free. As opportunities become available, we'll share those that align with your interests and audience, and you can choose the ones that make sense for you. Again, there is no cost to join, no long-term commitment, and no obligation to accept any specific opportunity.

We're excited to get started and would love your help spreading the word to other local creators who may be interested in joining us!