MEET JULIA WEINGARTNER: THE PHILLY POWERHOUSE BEHIND JULIA ANN COLLECTION
— by Small Biz Philly
After a decade in corporate recruiting, local transplant Julia Weingartner did what most only dream about — she walked away from the 9–5 grind to bet on herself. Now, the SHRM-CP certified career coach, Yale Women’s Leadership alum, and full-time entrepreneur is making waves across Philly’s small business scene with her brand: Julia Ann Collection — a luxe yet affordable jewelry line designed for everyday women chasing bold dreams.
From late-night packaging orders to going viral on TikTok, the North Jersey native who now calls Philly home has grown her online store into a magnetic brand rooted in empowerment, elegance, and accessibility. But she’s not stopping there.
On Tuesday, April 22nd, Julia is hosting a Pre-MAXIM WIN Party at Frame in Old City, Philadelphia — not only to celebrate moving into Top 5 Maxim Covergirl Finalist, but to create something bigger: a space where local entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders can come together to connect, collaborate, and champion one another.
“I wanted this event to be more than a moment — I wanted it to be a movement,” Julia shares. “We’re not just celebrating my brand. We’re celebrating the dreamers, the doers, the women building something from scratch and making it beautiful.”
The event will feature an exclusive Julia Ann Collection drop, gift bags, giveaways, raffles, and real conversations between Philly’s brightest up-and-coming business minds. Whether you’re launching a side hustle or leading a full-time business, Julia’s goal is to make sure you walk out with a new connection, a piece of inspiration, and the reminder that the future is being built in rooms like this.