Julia Girmenia

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Julia Girmenia

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Public Speaking

Making space for the conversations we don't always know how to have.

 From the hard conversations to the unexpectedly funny moments, I bring an honest, human perspective on cancer and life that challenges assumptions and gives audiences a new way to think, talk, and act. 

Themes

Living with Stage 4 Cancer Under 40

 An honest look at the realities of living with metastatic breast cancer and being diagnosed young. From treatment, uncertainty, and mental health to fertility, medical menopause, relationships, dating, body image, identity, and navigating a future you never expected. 

Cancer & the Workplace

What it means to work through cancer treatment, communicate changing capacity, navigate relationships with colleagues, and rethink career and life while living with serious illness.

Beyond the Diagnosis

The parts of cancer people don't always see. From friendships, family, identity, and independence to the emotional and physical realities of living with uncertainty.

audience take aways

Body Awarness

Understand why knowing your own baseline and paying attention to changes in your body matters. 

Practical Understanding

Gain insight into the realities of treatment and how cancer can affect mental health, relationships, work, and everyday life. 

Empathy

Learn how to better support a colleague, friend, family member, or loved one living with cancer. 

Confidence

Feel more empowered to ask questions, speak up when something changes, seek medical attention, and advocate for yourself or someone else.

Past & Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Sex & Body panel 2024

Dying for Sex (HBO Show) Roundtable 2025 

Sex & Body panel, October 2026 


Donor Appreciation 2024 speaker, see event highlight

Sip, Shop & Celebrate 2025: Wellness Panel 


Early Age Onset Cancer Symposium 2024 panel:  

The Importance of Psychosocial Support for Young Adults Living with Cancer and Their Families

 Early Age Onset Cancer Symposium 2025 panel:  Exploring Intimacy, Reproduction, & Fertility in Early Age Onset Cancer Patients 


Tea for Advocacy Fundraiser 2025 speaker (Ottawa)


Oncology Education-  Speaker & panellist at Best of Breast Cancer Conference 2026: Highlights from San Antonio 



LAMP Community Health Centre: Wellness Fair speaker, September 12th 2026 


Panels, podcasts and media details coming soon. 


Available for: Keynotes • Conferences • Panels • Fireside chats • Workshops • Lunch & Learns • Interviews • Podcasts • Advisory • Consultations

Get in touch

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Bringing lived experience into the room and leaving audiences with something to think about.


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