Julia Gentry

Julia Gentry is a national keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author whose work focuses on faith, leadership, and personal transformation. As CEO and founder of The Dream Factory & Co., Gentry has developed a platform dedicated to supporting purpose-driven individuals and providing practical tools to help them achieve their goals. Her book, "Dream-I Dare You," reached number one in Christian Leadership and serves as the foundation of her message, encouraging individuals to pursue their personal and professional aspirations.

Gentry's career in personal development began after experiencing burnout and a significant period of reinvention. Following a successful tenure in real estate, where she was involved in buying and selling millions of dollars in properties, she underwent a pivotal transformation in her early thirties. This experience became the basis for her work in leadership and personal growth. Over a 16-year entrepreneurial career, Gentry co-founded six businesses and spent more than a decade coaching executive teams at companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million, developing expertise in leadership development and organizational transformation.

Central to Gentry's approach is her proprietary D.R.E.A.M. Framework, a system designed to guide individuals and organizations through transformational change. The framework emphasizes discovering the power of dreaming, rethinking thought patterns, establishing ambitious goals, aligning with purpose, and mobilizing into action. This methodology is also available as an eight-week curriculum and training program based on "Dream-I Dare You," accessible to churches, small groups, and corporate teams. Gentry also hosts the "Free to Dream" podcast, which provides resources on faith, leadership, and personal development for those seeking growth in their personal and professional lives.

As a keynote speaker, Gentry has addressed audiences at leadership retreats, corporate events, conferences, and faith-based gatherings, sharing insights on motivational leadership, female empowerment, entrepreneurship, faith, and overcoming burnout. Her presentations combine personal storytelling with actionable strategies, offering practical tools for lasting change in leadership and personal development.