Julia Harriet is a wild-hearted woman with an insatiable curiosity. She is also a #1 international best-selling author, an inspirational speaker, and a builder who has been working in construction for over six years on Vashon Island. As the mother of two incredible children, she loves to play outdoors, learn with her hands and laugh with unbridled vigor. 

After earning her MIT, she spent a decade teaching everything from preschool to high school art. Julia left the field of education to once again become a student at age 35 when she started a carpentry apprenticeship. She successfully built her own home for her family and enjoys supporting women in DIY home-improvement projects. Julia’s memoir, Under Construction: Healing Trauma While Building My Dream, became a #1 international bestseller in four countries in 2021 and a #1 bestseller in nine categories, including New Release in Happiness. 

I am a survivor. A builder. An advocate. A mother. A lover and friend. I am human. I am now and will forever be Under Construction.