Who I Am

Hello, I’m Julie Lake—two-time SAG Award-winning actor from Orange is the New Black, screenwriter, musician, mother of two young children, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a graduate of Yale University.

With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry as an actor—spanning film, TV, and theater—I’ve also spent a decade honing my craft as a screenwriter. Along the way, I’ve faced it all: fear, doubt, rejection, and moments of near mental collapse. But through these challenges, I’ve gained invaluable wisdom, skills, and connections—earned in the trenches of this unpredictable journey, fueled by blood, sweat, tears, and, of course, laughter, passion, and boundless joy.

Creativity has always been at the core of who I am. Recently, I’ve discovered that helping others unlock their own creative potential brings me just as much fulfillment as creating myself. I’m deeply curious, an attentive listener, and a lover of meaningful conversations.

It would be an honor to walk beside you on your path toward creative freedom and joy.