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"As a creative entrepreneur, the journey is not just about business; it's about self-empowerment, resilience, doing what you love everyday, and creating a legacy that reflects the strength of your purpose - living and leading with entrepreneurial spirit ..." Julie Stafford

What's New

Of late, I've been locked away writing, working on bringing you four new book projects before the end of 2025. My most immediate love is words and story-telling, and boy oh boy have I got some stories to share! I've also been adding new prints to my Print Shop. If you haven't tasted my photography as yet, I invite you to go to

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DOING PARIS SOLO

I wrote this book as a go-to reference and keepsake for all the things I’ve loved about Paris and all the things I haven’t yet seen and done in Paris but plan to see and do before I pack my solo travel suitcases away in mothballs! I also wrote it for every woman (young and aging) who has ever dreamed of that first solo Paris adventure... or perhaps it's her second, third or fourth solo escape to the ‘City of Love’!

I'm sharing my Paris secrets, plus I've researched the hell out of all things Paris to find the best experiences for solo women travelers. I'll introduce you to some of my favorite Paris Instagrammers and why you should follow them too. You might say, I've done all the leg work and all you have to do is turn the pages of my book and live the Paris experience with me

Each time I visit Paris, I discover something new about this ever- evolving city and about me too. This glorious romantic, historic, artistic, elegant, vibrant city has heightened my sense of what is beautiful and extraordinary in architecture, parks and gardens, iconic monuments, and quaint streets cobbled and captivating with a blend of history and trendiness in chic boutiques, inviting cafes, cozy bistros, and lively bars. Paris is the definition of culture, showcasing classic and modern inspirational art, food that is gourmet, refined, and diverse, offering a blend of traditional French cuisine with contemporary innovations. Its fashion is sophisticated, stylish, and trendsetting, reflecting the city's status as a global fashion capital. And then there is the dedicated sport of people-watching. The city’s elegance, rich cultural tapestry, and delightful mix of old-world charm and contemporary flair have lifted my spirits to elevated heights often leaving me speechless. When I’m in this iconic city, I’m in awe; when I’m away, Paris visits my dreams and waking moments and leaves an ache in my heart that lingers and makes everything seem a little less bright.

‘Doing Paris Solo’ will hold your hand as you find your way if you’re a first timer to Paris, or if you’re a seasoned solo woman traveler to Paris, I hope you’ll find my Paris discoveries as transformative in your Paris journey as they have been in mine..

WHY DO WE HAVE ALL THIS LIFE

Inspired by the words of Shirley Valentine, in the book and movie of the same name, Shirley says ...

"I’ve led such a little life. And even that will be over pretty soon. I've allowed myself to lead this little life when inside me there was so much more. And it’s all gone unused. And now it never will be. Why do we get all this life if we don’t ever use it? Why do we get all these…feelings…and dreams and hopes…if we don’t ever use them."

We learn how to step beyond the borders of our comfort zone and live our lives fully rather than merely survive our lives.

WHY DO WE HAVE ALL THIS LIFE is an updated edition of the best-selling title, STEPPING OUT by Julie Stafford (published by FIVE MILE PRESS in 1977.

THE SEAGULL'S WIFE

It's only when you walk down the corridors of your life that you begin to connect the dots realizing why some people came into your life for a small moment, while others stayed for the length of one or two seasons and then there came others who from the moment they arrived you knew they would be with you forever. My husband came into my life in unexpected circumstances. After his passing, some thirty years later, he remains in my life even more unexpectedly. And so, our journey continues.

TABLE FOR ONE

In 2006, six months after losing the man I'd adored for thirty years to terminal cancer, I packed a suitcase, leaving Australia for a land unknown to me. Arriving in Dubrovnik, Croatia, broken by grief, I could never have imagined the people or experiences waiting there to heal me. It was my first taste of solo travel. Though that first adventure had many ups and downs what I learned from that experience set me on a path to travel every year thereafter. I've returned to Croatia every summer and used it as a springboard to venture further afield to Morocco, Spain, Portugal, France, the Caribbean, UAE, Canada and Alaska, USA, UK, Malta, Italy and Indonesia.

Between 2015 and 2017 solo travel bookings increased a whooping 42%! Most of those bookings were by women. Solo women travellers say that the feeling of freedom and independence drives their decision to travel alone. Another 22% say they don’t want to wait around for other people, while 15% of respondents claim solo travel is a way to challenge themselves and gain confidence. Of course, the reasons will vary from person to person but the trend is clear – solo travel is soaring in popularity. Still, it remains, one of the hardest things a first time solo woman traveller will do, is dine at a table for one.

In my TABLE FOR ONE I share my scary and exhilarating experiences dining from table to table around my global solo travels.

EXPLORE MY PRINTS

A mad keen photographer I love sharing some of my favorite travel captures from around the world as prints to bring sunshine and stories to your homes, apartments and corporate spaces. My prints can be ordered in all manner of sizes and if you are not sure the size that works in your space I can even curate that for you too. The larger prints will light up your space and be a forever after talking point. I can also get your prints framed with one of Melbourne's top innovative framers and shipped to you anywhere in the world. Through my prints you can travel with me to Paris, Morocco, Spain, Croatia, Uluru, Portugal, Melbourne and more...