Julie Cortés Freelance Rockstar

Julie Cortés Freelance Rockstar Copywriter by day. Freelance Rockstar by night. Julie Cortés lives, breathes, teaches, speaks, and coaches on all things creative self-employment.

Biz Coach for Freelancers + Solopreneurs | Public Speaker | Copywriter | Course Creator + Educator | Founder: The Freelance Exchange of KC | Helping Creatives + Companies She’s run her own business for more than 25 years, is the founder of The Freelance Exchange of KC, and created a much-needed college-level course, Freelancing 101, for the KC Art Institute, where she teaches as an adjun

ct professor. Awarded dozens of times over for her work, leadership, volunteerism, and community involvement, she’s regularly sought out for business coaching, media interviews, and speaking engagements. Julie is loving life, living out her passion for helping creative freelancers succeed. Learn more: http://www.juliecortes.com

I’m so excited to host two truly fantastic guests for my next FREE webinar: Suzanne Wolff and Yolanda Villegas of LandaJ...
09/10/2026

I’m so excited to host two truly fantastic guests for my next FREE webinar: Suzanne Wolff and Yolanda Villegas of LandaJob ! ✨

As Kansas City recruiting pros specializing in advertising and marketing, they're a wealth of knowledge about what clients want—and what it really takes for freelancers and solopreneurs to stand out right now. 💡

The freelance world is changing fast: AI, tighter budgets, global uncertainty, shifting expectations, and more competition.

Suzanne and Yolanda see it all from the recruiting side.

They’ll share insight into:

⭐ What clients are asking for
⭐ What makes a candidate stand out
⭐ What can get talented people passed over

Join us for What Clients Want: an Insider's Look at Hiring Freelancers in Today's Market:

👉 September 17
👉 11 a.m. CT.
👉 Online
👉 FREE

Bring your questions. Leave with the kind of practical intel that can help you move forward with confidence.

Save your spot: https://www.juliecortes.com/events-calendar/p/what-clients-want

Grateful for clients who trust the process—and keep showing up for more. 🤩“This is the best, most targeted coaching I’ve...
09/09/2026

Grateful for clients who trust the process—and keep showing up for more. 🤩

“This is the best, most targeted coaching I’ve received by far over the years!”

That’s music to my ears. 🎵

If you’re ready for practical, personalized coaching that moves you forward, I’d love to work with you: https://www.juliecortes.com/coach

📣 The fall speaking tour is under way! Here's what's coming up:🎤 Etiquette Mistakes Killing Your Credibility—SCORE Ment...
09/08/2026

📣 The fall speaking tour is under way!

Here's what's coming up:

🎤 Etiquette Mistakes Killing Your Credibility—SCORE Mentors, Sept. 10th | https://www.score.org/mo/kansas-city/business-education/2026-09-10-etiquette-mistakes-killing-your-credibility/

🎤 Embrace Your Badassery: Claiming the Mindset to Own Your Success—Digital Women KC MiniCon, Sept. 16th | http://www.dwkc.org/minicon2026

🎤 What Clients Want: an Insider's Look at Hiring Freelancers in Today's Market—Freelance Rockstars, Sept. 17th | https://www.juliecortes.com/events-calendar/p/what-clients-want

🎤 Cheers to Careers Podcast Interview—University of Kansas Journalism School, Sept. 29th

🎤 Intro to Marketing Panel—University of Kansas School of Business, Oct. 7th

🎤 LinkedIn Profile Glow-Up—Freelance Rockstars, Oct. 21st | https://www.juliecortes.com/events-calendar/p/linkedin-profile-glowup

Hope to see you out on the tour! 🤘

Excited to be giving this presentation once again for SCORE Mentors. It's definitely needed! 💯In this comprehensive, can...
09/04/2026

Excited to be giving this presentation once again for SCORE Mentors. It's definitely needed! 💯

In this comprehensive, candid, high-energy session, we’ll uncover the common etiquette mistakes that quietly sabotage your credibility—and what to do instead.

From ghosting and no-shows to accountability and appearance, you’ll learn the basics that should be obvious … but clearly aren’t.

Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or up-and-coming entrepreneur, these practical tips will help you earn trust, gain respect, and show up like the pro you are.

Register today for this webinar: https://www.score.org/mo/kansas-city/business-education/2026-09-10-etiquette-mistakes-killing-your-credibility/ 👈

🚨 Freelancers: We need to talk about what CLIENTS want.Because the game has changed.AI. Budget cuts. Global uncertainty....
09/03/2026

🚨 Freelancers: We need to talk about what CLIENTS want.

Because the game has changed.

AI. Budget cuts. Global uncertainty. Shifting expectations. More competition.

So … what actually gets freelancers and solopreneurs hired these days?

That’s exactly what we’re going to dig into at my next FREE webinar: WHAT CLIENTS WANT. 😎

I’ll be sitting down with Yolanda Villegas and Suzanne Wolff of LandaJob, Kansas City recruiting pros who specialize in the advertising + marketing industry.

They’re seeing what clients are asking for, what makes prospects stand out, and what gets people passed over.

Let’s pull back the curtain together. 👀

Join us:

📅 September 17th, 11 am CT
💻 Online
💰 FREE

Come with questions. Leave with intel.

👉 Save your spot: https://www.juliecortes.com/events-calendar/p/what-clients-want

🎉 Two weeks from today! I'll be speaking at Digital Women Kansas City's MiniCon. Join me September 16th at 10 am for "E...
09/02/2026

🎉 Two weeks from today!

I'll be speaking at Digital Women Kansas City's MiniCon.

Join me September 16th at 10 am for "Embrace Your Badassery: Claiming the Mindset to Own Your Success."

Learn how to overcome self-doubt, own what makes you different, and confidently command your value.

Learn more and RSVP here: http://www.dwkc.org/minicon2026

Have I ever told you how much I absolutely LOOOOOOVE my tumbler??Not only is it entirely badass, it keeps things super c...
09/01/2026

Have I ever told you how much I absolutely LOOOOOOVE my tumbler??

Not only is it entirely badass, it keeps things super cold on the hottest of days ... like today. 🥵

The stainless steel even keeps ice ... well, ice ... all day long!

Want one? You can.

Choose your color. Choose your hashtag. All in The Badass Shop: https://www.juliecortes.com/store 👈

Get yours today!

Friday energy is officially ON. ✨😎Wishing you a weekend full of big ideas, good vibes, and just enough downtime to recha...
08/28/2026

Friday energy is officially ON. ✨😎

Wishing you a weekend full of big ideas, good vibes, and just enough downtime to recharge for whatever you’re ready to rock next. Happy weekend, Rockstars! 🤘

Come work with me! 💕
08/27/2026

Come work with me! 💕

Happy National Dog Day from Sammi, our 10-month-old intern-in-training at the Freelance Rockstar Headquarters. 🐾She’s eq...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from Sammi, our 10-month-old intern-in-training at the Freelance Rockstar Headquarters. 🐾

She’s equal parts boundless energy, sweetness, and foot warmer. After unexpectedly losing our beloved Bailey last December, she’s been a welcome addition to the team.

Her résumé is still a work in progress, but she’s already an expert in bringing joy, demanding chew toys, and reminding us to be present.

Here’s to Sammi—and to ALL the dogs who leave paw prints on our hearts. ❤️

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