Julia Minkstein

Half Moon Bay, California

San Francisco, California 

Loaded avocado toast

 

"Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals." - Michelle Obama

An elk, for sure an elk

My mom's hometown, Kula, on Maui, Hawaii

One of my mentors in the business world taught me to view other people's perception of me as noise. I could either choose to listen to the noise, or turn inward and reflect on what is true for me and how I perceive myself.

House of Mayer, The Psychology of your 20's, Financial Feminist  

Any woman who breaks through glass ceilings whilst staying authentically true to herself  

I laugh in really uncomfortable situations 

Relaxation to me is a good ol' hang sesh with nature. Whether that is a meal in my garden, a run along a new trail, a yoga flow in the forest, a long beach walk, the options are endless :)

I would have to say at least 90% and the other time is usually spent fully barefoot 

Ultrarunning, mountain biking, ocean swims, Vinyassa yoga, cooking nutritious meals

Try a pair on and go about your day as normal. Notice the subtle shifts between Earth Runners and modern shoes. Once you experience the benefits of minimalist footwear, especially one as intentional as Earth Runners, you can say buh-bye to the confines of modern shoes. 

Became someone who competes in 100-miler ultramarathons

Become an Iron(wo)man!!!