Julie Elaine Brown
Julie Elaine Brown
Julie Elaine Brown is a serial founder and 0–1 growth strategist with deep expertise in brand narrative, storytelling, and full-stack marketing.
She is a strategic marketing and brand strategy executive with 15+ years of experience leading insight-driven initiatives for Fortune 100 companies across healthcare, beauty, pharma, wellness, veterinary, technology, SAAS, and ecommerce.
As a startup founder with multiple exits one of her specialities is helping companies launch from 0 to 8 figures. While as a full-stack marketer and strategist she is adept with every aspect of building a brand, she focuses on storytelling and brand narrative.
Kusadama reflects her passion for helping companies go from idea to market impact.
Julie has defined and shaped the narrative, positioning, and strategy for companies such as Apple, Zoetis, Johnson & Johnson, MN8, NRG Energy, StubHub, Cisco, IBM, as well as startups.
Julie’s Story
Julie’s Professional Background
Kusadama (2013–Present): As founder and CEO, Julie advises Fortune 500 brands including Google, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Zoetis, Johnson & Johnson, Roc, Aveeno, and Pfizer. She partners with C-level executives, acts as a fractional CMO, and leads enterprise-level projects in brand strategy, content audits, governance, SEO/SEM, digital behavior analysis, GTM strategy, and cross-functional team leadership. Kusadama has also served as Entrepreneurs in Residence to launch innovation projects within large enterprises.
Rêve Health (2023–2025): Julie founded and ran a precision health and longevity company integrating biomarkers, digital wellness, and narrative-driven brand experience. She built the company from $0 to 6 figures in less than a year with organic marketing, developing omni-channel strategies, customer journey frameworks, and regulatory-compliant communications, expanding services to 10 states, and forming strategic alliances across the biotech and lab industries.
Vitesse (Soon): Julie leads a company dedicated to helping women over 40 navigate natural aging and thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Vitesse focuses on hormonal balance, vitality, and purposeful living, empowering women to feel energized and confident in their next chapter.
Earlier in her career, Julie held leadership roles at some of the most innovative organizations:
Johnson & Johnson (2005–2008): Executive Producer & Editor-in-Chief for the company’s first integrated caregiving platform, building the editorial vision, multi-channel content ecosystem, and positioning J&J as a leader in empathy-driven health innovation.
StubHub (2004–2005): Editor-in-Chief & Marketing Manager, leading digital communications, SEO, and content strategy during one of the earliest large-scale ecommerce successes.
InnerRewards (2010–2013, acquired): Founded a global wellness and retreat marketplace, raising $4.17M Series A, building a high-performing content pipeline, and exiting to a strategic acquirer.
Purpose & Performance
Julie has spent her career at the intersection of brand, strategy, and purpose, combining deep analytical expertise with narrative craft to help organizations clarify their voice, define their “why,” and stand out in crowded markets. Through intentional lifestyle, epigenetic guidance, and strategic growth, she has reversed her biological age by 15 years holistically, bringing the same intentional, results-driven approach to her work with clients and teams.
Today, she continues to guide founders and organizations toward clarity, purpose, and performance, leveraging 15+ years of agency experience, startup leadership, and health-focused ventures to create brands that stand out with distinction.