Julie Smethurst

Julie Smethurst is often found finessing finances, twisted in a yoga pose or hitting a backhand across the net. That is when she'd not being taxi driver or dog sitter for one of her kids. Whatever she does, she does it with style, compassion and grace.

As an accomplished finance professional, wife, mother and girlfriend, Julie has spent more than twenty-two years working in the world of accounting and finance at a top accounting firm and a global pharmaceutical company. When her accounting career threatened her life balance, Julie took a leap of faith and jumped off the corporate ladder and found her niche as a finance consultant. She now applies her expertise to help companies develop business opportunities and deliver on finance objectives.

Julie approaches everything in life with wide-eyed wonder and a sense of adventure and is constantly looking for ways to create exciting experiences that align with her core beliefs. This drive to get the most out of life and to share what she has learned with others is why she co-authored Drink Wine and Giggle.

It's not unusual to hear Julie squeal with delight, whether it's succeeding in flying a dollar-store kite or solving a financial mystery for one of her clients. Because of her desire to help others, combined with her mindful and soulful approach to life, Julie is often sought after for her well-balanced and grounded advice.

With her background as a Chartered Accountant and her no-nonsense drive to succeed in whatever she puts her mind to, it's no wonder that Julie and her two girlfriends have taken up the goal of improving the lives of other women.

Julie lives in Oakville, Ontario with her husband and two of her three children. When she isn't taking care of the needs of her family or clients, Julie can be found practicing yoga, hitting at the tennis club or curled up with a book.