Julie Wininger, the ‘Why Not!’ woman, is an award winning speaker with a knack for getting the audience involved. Julie is an avid writer, photographer, and philosopher.

An animal lover, she lives on a small ranch in Ramona, CA (north-east of San Diego) where she has dogs, cats, horses and even chickens. 

Pulling herself out of a bad marriage, and a dead-end job, Julie spent time living in a cheap apartment where the only thing bigger than the bills she paid were the cockroaches that invaded each night. Knowing she needed to take action to change her life, she worked two jobs and went back to school to get her degree.

Julie earned a Bachelor degree in Business and is now in progress of completing a Master’s in Psychology.  She has conducted numerous presentations to Fortune 500 company high level managers.  Julie’s motivational message is universal, her audiences range from pre-teens to adults. 

In 1998 she founded the Y-Knot company based on the idea adapted from Robert Kennedy:

‘Some see the problems of today and ask ‘Why’

I look at the possibilities of a better future and say, ‘Why Not!’

 Her website, www.SayWhyNot.com, and associated newsletter are a benefit to people from over 40 countries worldwide.

 Julie’s goal is to help people reach their goals and overcome obstacles by utilizing the ‘Why Not!’ philosophy.  She brings life real-life stories to illustrate practical information, insights and motivation to achieve your dreams – no matter what the obstacles.