Highly Confident Motherhood: Julee Gracey on Saying No, Self-Worth & Raising Empathetic Kids

In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Julee Gracey, author of Highly Confident, for a raw and inspiring conversation about confidence, emotional awareness, motherhood, and the courage to set boundaries.

Julee opens up about her journey — from growing up on a rural farm to becoming one of People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful,” walking international runways, and eventually stepping into her purpose as a coach, mother, and confidence mentor.

Together, Alessandra and Julee unpack:

✨ The emotional rollercoaster of motherhood

✨ How to build genuine, unshakeable confidence

✨ Why saying “no” is essential for mental health

✨ The power of empathy and emotional awareness

✨ The importance of finding a supportive community

This episode is for anyone craving more authenticity, connection, and confidence — whether you’re a parent, healing from self-doubt, or rediscovering who you are.

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Julee Gracey is a business coach, speaker, and author of HIGHLY CONFIDENT: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Apologizing Less, and Finally Living with Freedom. Previously, she was named to People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful,” walked international runways as a model in Milan, served as a briefcase model on NBC’s Deal or No Deal, and appeared as a TV host and FX sitcom star.

Today, she leverages that performance background along with two decades of business strategy and coaching experience to help entrepreneurs amplify their message, own their presence, and build businesses that thrive - on camera and off. She now blends the discipline of performance, the strategy of entrepreneurship, and the emotional intelligence of a mom-turned-mogul to guide clients toward growth with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

Her approach isn’t about “faking it till you make it” - it’s about developing authentic confidence, crafting intentional strategies, and building businesses that support the life you actually want. If Julee can transform a modeling career into a movement for impact-driven success, she knows her clients can too - and she’s on a mission to show them how.