Julia Melamed

26/03/2026

I spent the day at a coffee expo… and it was more than just coffee.

There’s something powerful about being in a space where people are deeply passionate about what they do.

You can feel it in the way they speak, create and obsess over the smallest details!

What stayed with me wasn’t just the taste (although that was unforgettable)… it was the reminder that mastery lives in the details ❤️

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11/03/2026

I never want to stop learning!!!

Every new idea expands the mind a little more. It sharpens you professionally AND it changes you personally.

The way you think.
The way you see people.
The way you move through the world.

For me learning isn’t just about knowledge.

It’s about growth.

And that journey never really ends.

20/02/2026

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Haiti Just Won the Fashion Game at the Opening Ceremonies

The athletes from the Caribbean nation wanted their appearances to honor their country’s heritage. The result is looks that stand out.

Haiti is, for obvious reasons, not exactly a Winter Olympic regular, but it has two athletes at these Games: Richardson Viano, an alpine skier, and Stevenson Savart, a cross-country skier. That makes them among the smallest delegations in the parade, but, nevertheless, they have won the opening ceremonies fashion game by a mile.

12/02/2026

Is Haiti’s current instability a result of “too little” colonization? OR is it the lingering effect of being the only nation in history forced to pay for its own emancipation?!!!!??

23/01/2026

Albert Einstein struggled a lot at school.
Teachers thought he was slow and lacked promise.

Years later, he wrote about how damaging rigid education can be for young minds. He believed curiosity mattered more than obedience, and imagination more than rote learning.

What stays with me is this.

The man who changed how we understand the universe was once dismissed because he didn’t fit the mould.

The lesson is not that struggle makes you great.

It’s that being misunderstood does not make you wrong.

Good leaders remember this. They recognise potential… They pause and listen…. and stay present long enough to witness the growth unfold.

If we want to see what someone can truly become we might need to stop rushing them to prove it too soon.

18/01/2026

Clear, timely communication is one of the kindest things we can offer each other.

In relationships, friendships and leadership, unspoken frustration rarely disappears. It sits quietly, grows heavier and eventually turns into something louder than it ever needed to be.

Speaking early doesn’t mean speaking harshly. It means clearing the air while respect and care are still intact.

When we choose honest conversation over silent resentment, we give ourselves and others a chance to understand and adjust and move forward.

Unspoken upset is a slow ticking bomb. Clear the air. Protect the connection. Choose peace ❤️

31/12/2025

As the world welcomes the first day of the year Haitians of the world welcome Independence Day.

On this day in 1804, Haiti Ha’s done something the world has never seen before! Enslaved people stood up, claimed their freedom, and changed history forever.

Haiti’s independence was a declaration of dignity, courage, and human worth. Its impact reached far beyond its borders and continues to echo through time.

Today, we honour the ancestors who fought for liberty and the enduring strength of the Haitian people.

Bon Fèt Endepandans.
Happy Independence Day, Haiti.






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31/12/2025

As this year comes to an end, I just want to pause and say thank you.

It’s easy to focus on what’s behind us or worry about what lies ahead.

This quote reminded me that what truly shapes our days is what we carry within us, our values, our intentions, and the way we choose to meet the world.

As we move into a new year, I hope you keep what feels true and gently let go of what no longer serves you. Make space for the people who bring you calm, the work that feels meaningful, and the moments that remind you to slow down and breathe.

More than anything, I hope the year ahead brings a little more kindness into the world. More understanding, more listening, and more peace, both within ourselves and between one another. We need it.

Wishing you a soft ending to this year and a hopeful, grounded beginning to the next!

16/12/2025

On Sunday in Bondi, lives were taken and forever changed. Families are grieving, friends are in shock, and a whole community is hurting.

I want to honour the innocent people who lost their lives, those who were injured, and everyone whose sense of safety was shattered in a place meant for sunshine, laughter, and everyday moments.

I also want to acknowledge the heroism we witnessed. The courage of the brave man Ahmed Al Ahmed who stepped to protected others when fear would have been the easier choice.

In moments like this, it is natural to feel anger, fear, and confusion. But this is not the time for hatred or division.

Violence grows where humanity disappears. Healing begins when we choose compassion, restraint, and care for one another.

Today, let us hold the victims and their families in our hearts.

Let us check on our neighbours, speak gently, and remember that peace is not passive. It is an active choice we make, even when it is hard.

It was a clear act of hatred and of terrorism. Very very sad that my beloved Australia made this history.

But Bondi is more than what happened on Sunday. Australia is more than this moment.

We honour those lost by choosing unity over blame, love over fear, and humanity over hate.

12/12/2025

Hi everyone. A quick reintroduction for those who are new here, and a warm hello to those who have been with me for a while. I’m Julia.

Life has taken me through many roles, some smooth and some far more challenging. Every step shaped the woman I am today, and through it all, my purpose has stayed the same.

I’m driven by helping people grow into their confidence, their ability, and their own version of success.

I often ask myself what I wish someone had told me at the beginning of my career, and I try to offer those answers now, honestly and from lived experience.

Each day I feel more grounded, more certain, and more aligned with the work I do in diplomacy and everything beyond it.

05/12/2025

Today, on what’s called Discovery Day, I want to pause and honour the first people of the land we now call Haiti.

The Taïno and Arawak people cared for this island long before Columbus set foot here, and their spirit still lives in our soil and our story.

If we want to move forward with dignity, we have to remember those who walked before us and give them the respect they deserve.

PHOTO: Columbus Landing on Hispaniola, Theodor de Bry, 1594.

04/12/2025

Perseverance in the face of a challenge has the power to shape your growth and test your mindset, before it tests your skill.

Much like climbing a mountain, starting the journey is the most difficult step.

Step into any challenge with courage, accept any setbacks that may come, and treat it as an opportunity to flourish into a stronger version of yourself. Otherwise, you just limit your own potential.

Navigate the lows with bravery, appreciate the highs with gratitude and find meaning in every small success, rather than only focusing on completing your goal.

Trust the process, believe in your own ability to figure things out, even when the path is not perfect.