Four years into hosting the Stay On Course Podcast, Julie Riga steps into the guest seat to share the story she has never fully told before. From honoring her father's legacy to surviving Graves disease, from eating lunch alone in a high school bathroom to becoming a leadership coach and transformation catalyst, Julie's journey is proof that our hardest seasons carry our greatest lessons.
Julie Riga is the founder, leadership coach, and transformation catalyst behind the Stay On Course brand. A survivor of bullying, Graves disease, and profound personal loss, she turned her hardest seasons into a coaching practice that helps leaders and entrepreneurs find clarity, resilience, and purpose. Based in West Palm Beach, FL — available for coaching, keynotes, and virtual training.
The book that started it all. When Julie Riga lost her father Ennio in 2016, she turned grief into legacy by writing this moving tribute. Ennio Riga was a world-renowned chef who cooked for Frank Sinatra and Joan Rivers at the Waldorf-Astoria — and an extraordinary father. His life story, stitched together by Julie, is the foundation of her founder's journey and the heartbeat behind the Stay On Course Podcast.
The official book page for 'Stay on Course' by Julie Riga — the memoir that sparked her entire founder journey. Chef Ennio Riga's story of surviving WWII Italy, immigrating to America, and cooking for legends at the Waldorf-Astoria is woven with leadership lessons, family recipes, and the resilience that Julie carries into her coaching work today. The origin story of a purpose-built founder.
The direct next step after hearing Julie's story of identity and resilience. Before I Lead is Julie's signature coaching program for entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to stop doubting themselves and start leading with conviction. If the quiet inner voice that protected Julie through bullying and illness resonated with you, this program helps you find and strengthen yours.
For those who want direct, personal access to Julie. If you are navigating your own hard season and need a guide who has lived through it, Julie's 1:1 coaching packages are built for leaders and entrepreneurs ready to transform their story into their strategy.
Julie opens up about the college years that changed everything. For the first time, nobody knew her past. Nobody knew what happened in high school. She got to start over. And she made the absolute most of it, earning Dean's List honors, discovering a love of learning, and ultimately finding her way to a microphone that would define her path for decades to come.
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Referenced in Julie Riga's founder story, *Stay on Course* is the book she wrote to honor her late father, Ennio Riga — a world-renowned chef who passed away in February 2016. Pieced together as a tribute by his daughter, this memoir blends leadership lessons, culinary heritage, and a life lived with purpose. A powerful companion read for anyone moved by Julie's podcast episodes about legacy, identity, and the people who shape who we become.
Transform your public speaking skills with Julie Riga's 'Before I Speak' weekly group coaching. Build confidence, craft your signature message, and master storytelling while joining a supportive community of professionals developing their voice and thought leadership.
Julie's 1:1 coaching is for high-achievers ready to start fresh, get clear on their purpose, and build the momentum that college gave Julie. If the idea of a clean slate and a stronger version of yourself spoke to you, book a call with Julie today.
Julie bridges her college years into her early career, tracing the jobs, lessons, and life moments that quietly built the foundation of who she is today. From learning to negotiate contracts and coordinate productions to sitting at KRS-One's kitchen table and being told to figure it out, every experience added a layer to her leadership story.
The full picture of who Julie Riga is today — and the woman behind the Bronx-to-boardroom story. Certified business coach, keynote speaker, and founder based in West Palm Beach, FL. Julie works with entrepreneurs and corporate teams to unlock authentic leadership, elevate performance, and build careers with intention. Book a coaching session, speaking engagement, or virtual training directly through her site.
The book that sits at the heart of Julie Riga's founder story. Written by Julie to honor her father Ennio Riga — a world-renowned chef who passed in 2016 — this memoir traces his extraordinary life and the values he passed down: discipline, purpose, and the courage to stay on course. A deeply personal read that illuminates the family roots behind Julie's Bronx-to-boardroom journey and her philosophy as a leader and coach.
The direct next step after hearing Julie's founder story — her signature "Before I Lead" coaching program. Designed for entrepreneurs and service-based business owners ready to lead with confidence, this program tackles self-doubt, stakeholder communication, and sustainable growth. Weekly modules include Before I Speak, Before I Sell, and Before I Calendar. If Julie's Bronx-to-boardroom journey resonated with you, this is where you take action on your own.
Transform your public speaking skills with Julie Riga's 'Before I Speak' weekly group coaching. Build confidence, craft your signature message, and master storytelling while joining a supportive community of professionals developing their voice and thought leadership.
You have been figuring it out long enough. Julie's 1:1 coaching packages are designed for leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop improvising and start building with intention. If the Bronx-to-boardroom journey resonated, this is where your own journey gets a strategic partner.
