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ABOUT
Juliana Ruggiero
Juliana Ruggiero is a 25-year-old dynamic international motivational speaker and accomplished bestselling author whose journey of resilience and transformation has inspired many. Born and raised in Connecticut, Juliana has navigated the challenges of living with mild cerebral palsy, a journey that has profoundly shaped her outlook on life and her career.
With a passion for writing ignited in the sixth grade, Juliana began her professional writing career at 18. She has contributed to notable platforms such as The Mighty, The Plant Room, Unwritten, and Coffee House Writers. Her writing explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and empowerment, reflecting her own experiences and struggles.
Juliana's life took a dramatic turn in January 2019 with the tragic loss of her father. This profound loss led her to a period of introspection and difficulty, during which she paused her writing and therapy. However, her journey towards healing led to a powerful comeback. At 23, she co-authored the Amazon Bestselling book Girl, Don’t Count Yourself Out: You are Resilient, Tenacious, and Faithful, contributing a chapter titled "My Life Forever Changed." She also co-authored Turning My Pain into Purpose, sharing her experiences in the chapter "Finding Peace and Healing: Ending a 12-Year Toxic Friendship.Juliana has been featured on the award-winning TV show Real Biz Talk with Zondra Evans and has appeared in several prestigious magazines, including Pretty Women Hustle, Canvas Rebel, and Vogue’s Bold Journey Series, and Special Quill: English Writing, Editing and Coaching Services Magazine, and PLOTS: Creatives Magazine and Celina Fashion International Magazine.
She is also the May 2024 cover model for Unmasking Motivation Magazine.
