Julie Hopkins is the Business Development Specialist at Forever Ready Productions, where she serves as a bridge between meaningful missions and the stories that bring them to life.

Born and raised in Memphis, she brings a deep understanding of the community to every client relationship, identifying unique goals and translating them into powerful video strategies. Working closely with Forever Ready’s Emmy Award-winning production team, Julie ensures that every project is more than just content—it’s a story with purpose, crafted to amplify impact and advance the missions of organizations doing good in the community.

With a background in both education and nonprofit development, Julie has always been driven by service and storytelling. Before joining Forever Ready, she led fundraising and marketing initiatives as Director of Development at Habitat for Humanity-DeKalb, securing over $720,000 through digital campaigns, grants, and community partnerships. She is also the founder and CEO of Shelarious Productions, a platform that champions inclusion for women in comedy and performance arts.

Julie’s passion for connection, creativity, and community reflects the core values of Forever Ready: telling real stories that make a real difference!

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