ORIGIN STORY
A seed of an idea formed in 2023 - LIGHTBRINGER’s mission is to guide women who have gone through a seismic shift and are looking to step into their light, both personally and professionally. Founder Julia Broad, an expat of almost 10 years, found herself in a new city, a newly single mum, and recovering from another surgery following the diagnosis of secondary cancer.
“I was walking with my daughter at Healesville Sanctuary on an overcast April day. Holding my stitches and posture gently, I thought about my career, my skills and my hopes and dreams for a legacy. I realised I was not the person or woman I used to be. I had been through so much change, spiritually, mentally and physically. Then - perfect crepuscular rays of light shone on the scene of my daughter and me, and the word LIGHTBRINGER was emblazoned in my mind”
PREQUEL
Julia Broad is a trained Portrait Photographer, Documentarian, accredited Personal Stylist and is currently completing her coaching accreditation as recognised by ICF. Originally from a financial services background, she built her career in Sydney, Manila and Hong Kong, where she won multiple industry awards and was known as the
Woman Photographer for Women
Across her brands Juliabroad.com & JulesBaby.com, she specialised in creating experiential portrait sessions to celebrate and elevate her clients’ through dedicated exploration, discovery and personal styling all culminating in brand-focused, inspired content.
Always a fierce advocate for women in business and breaking through ceilings, her resolve was strengthened following her cancer diagnosis in 2021… on International Women’s Day.
She started the advocacy blog JulesHasCancer to share her story as a young woman facing cancer while navigating motherhood, menopause, and divorce, all while separated from her family in Australia due to COVID and border closures.
