The most valuable things to know about anyone is what they love and what they fear. So, here’s everything you need to know about me.

I love my clients. I’m not joking or pandering. These are the people that think highly enough of me, that they don’t only trust me, they pay me. That is a type of respect that deserves to be reciprocated. And I do.

Which leads me to my first fear—letting them down. I’ll avoid facing that one at nearly any cost which might mean pushing my team through dozens of explorations to get to the right solution, researching everything I can about the audience and competition, and even diplomatically stating that their spouse’s idea is not their best option.

I love creative. When done well, creative has the power to elevate everything it touches. It dares to take data and deliver drama. It sharpens strategy with storytelling. It makes media placements memorable. It polishes PR with personality and lasting presence. And, my last alliteration (I love them so much)...

It takes the budget and the bottom line and improves both.

That’s why I never want to do anything that’s been done before. But, at the same time, I’m always afraid that my last great idea might be my last great idea. It hasn’t been true yet, but the fear is real.

I love success. Breaking records? Sign me up. Winning awards? Yes please. Making my clients look great? Of course. Actually solving their problems? I live for it.

I can’t say I’m afraid of failure. I have enough experience with it to know it won’t hurt me and might even help me. I guess I’m more afraid of becoming complacent—losing my curiosity or my passion.

But, for better or worse, I know deep-down that my fear of complacency is entirely unfounded.

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Reviews

Pauline Ploquin, President of Struck:
Don’t let the evergreen sunny disposition fool you! Yes she’s curious, optimistic and open minded, but there’s real whipping smart sharpness and true grit to boot. There is no subject she will not dive gladly into no matter how dry.

Scott McAfee, Creative Director at Material:
Working with Julie is a joy. Fabulous leader, strategic thinker, great with clients. She always brings unexpected solutions and raises the bar—and energy level—in any situation. If you have the opportunity to collaborate with her on a project, do it.

Colin Greenberg, Director of Operations at Love:
Julie is very talented writer and creative leader. She dives into client problems and really gets to know their business and their goals. Then she uses her creativity and craft to bring thoughtful solutions forward and deliver impactful results. She is a great communicator within teams and adapts quickly to meet changes in priorities. She will make your life easier and you’ll enjoy the process along the way!

Scott Sorenson, Executive Creative Director at Struck:
Our absolutely fearless Associate Creative Director, our thoughtful and prolific writer, our lover of nature, our resident knower of all things (seriously) and our learner of a new craft every single week (if not day), Julie Comstock. Your talent, ambition and achievements are an inspiration to us all. We are lucky to have you, and our clients are luckier still.

Mark Farr, VP Strategy & Planning at TA:
Julie is not only a quick-witted creative writer, but has the rare ability to quickly ingest strategic directives and appropriately manifest them in her output. I have worked with her in very complex categories, like Medicare marketing, where she has been a smart, strategic collaborator and sharp, creative consultant and contributor. She has consistently proven to have professional-level ability to identify the category nuances and compliance parameters that put a box around our deliverables, then render delightful solutions that stay in bounds.

Spencer Ashton, Creative Director at Contravent:
Julie is an incredibly proficient and prolific writer. In our time working together she delivered a beautifully written brand partnership campaign for Cisco and Orange Sky. During which she navigated complex feedback, balancing the needs of two organizations while maintaining impeccable craft. Whether it's a multi-cloud migration ebook or a Webex remessaging campaign, she can break down incredibly complicated concepts and explain them with simplicity without sacrificing comprehensive depth. She’s an incredible asset to any creative team and a delight to work with.

Nick Carpenter, Motion Designer at Struck:
Our Julie is a lover of soil,
A writer stronger than
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!
Between trips to the desert,
And saving the dirt,
Her delightful demeanor never spoils!