What if power didn’t have to be loud—and grace was your secret strength?
In this episode of Surviving Roots, host Cari Fund sits down with Julie Helms, global business leader and viral content creator, to explore what it really means to communicate with grace, lead with confidence, and set boundaries without losing your kindness.
Julie shares her incredible journey from being the “Pitbull in Pumps” in the male-dominated oil & gas industry to becoming a powerful voice on composed communication and elegant authority. Together, we unpack how to stop walking on eggshells, what graceful strength looks like in real life, and how to handle everything from fubs (phone snubs) to backhanded compliments with confidence and composure.
Whether you're navigating difficult relationships, trying to find your voice, or just want to feel more grounded in how you show up—this episode is your masterclass in grace, grit, and authentic power.
🎧 Listen now to learn:
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The neuroscience behind powerful communication
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How silence can be your most impactful tool
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Why you don’t need to be loud to be respected
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Tools to stop performing and start connecting
✨ Share with a friend who’s ready to stop shrinking and start leading with quiet strength.
New episodes of Surviving Roots drop every Wednesday at 10AM EST on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio & YouTube.
🎁 Download Cari's free guide to bold self-growth + intentional living → www.cari.fund
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