Julie Shifman Founder and President of Act Three Continuously working to inspire and encourage women to reach their highest potential, Julie Shifman imagined creating a company to help women attain a compelling and exciting next stage of life. Julie believes in every woman's ability to challenge herself and to grow the way she continues to do herself. She founded Act Three as an organization to help women create an action plan for a meaningful "third act," following a first a career and motherhood. As a dynamic and sought-after speaker and coach, she has influenced the outlook of countless women seeking a new expression for their talents and motivations (Click here to see Julie inspire others.). An entrepreneur at heart and never hesitating to take a new turn, Julie built on a successful career in law to first create Shifman and Associates, a consulting firm for the benefit of non-profit leadership, and in 2008, Act Three. Active throughout the Cincinnati community and beyond, her involvement extends from teaching at Xavier University, to serving as board member of the Talbert House (the largest social service agency in Southern Ohio), United Way of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Ballet. Julie's initiative to create "Imagine...then do it" comes as a natural extension of her service to women, which continues to be her driving passion. Julie is excited to be launching her new book Act Three - Create the Life You Want After Your First Career and Full Time Motherhood at our Imagine event. Read more about Julie Shifman at ActThree.com

"…helping women create an interesting and challenging next stage of life." - Julie Shifman, Event Speaker Photo by Neysa Ruhl Photography