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An unusual but crucial element in her escape was her entrepreneurial pursuit—starting her business, Express Riders, which enabled her to gather the financial resources needed to buy a car in cash and facilitate her escape. Her journey illustrates how determination and resourcefulness can forge a path out of darkness.
Building a New Life and a Message of Hope
Transitioning from survivor to thriver, Julia acknowledges the immense difficulty of rebuilding her life. She faced the challenge of healing from past traumas while building multiple successful brands with her husband, Josh. Their entrepreneurial journey—marked by failures, setbacks, and eventual triumphs—is chronicled in her forthcoming memoir.