Julie Santiago Coaching | We Are The Women Reviews 

I discovered We are The Women at a time when I thought I was managing it all—working two executive level jobs, caring for aging parents and running our household. But my body was telling me a different story. I was exhausted and completely burned out.

Joining Awaken truly changed my life. Through the program, I began to understand how chronic stress and burnout had taken hold and learned practical tools to realign with my core values and find my way back to what truly matters. I am so deeply grateful to the WATW team for their incredible support throughout my awaken journey.

After a few years of going through major life changes (motherhood, new job, cross country move, home ownership) I felt my life start to unravel from the stress I was carrying. Therapy was not helping and I found Julie’s Awaken program and it saved me honestly. It has taught me sustainable tools and also helped me learn and accept a lot more about myself. I’m so grateful for Julie and her teams teachings and how they’ve put together this program that is accessible regardless of location. It’s an investment for sure but I took a chance to improve my daily well being and show up better for my family and work at the time. My employer noticed too and offered to pay for some of it too :)

This program has truly been a game changer for me. It’s an investment in myself, and with the price tag comes real commitment and support. If you’re on the fence but know you’re someone who will put in the work, it really does work!

We Are The Women (WATW) has truly been life-changing for me. I came into Awaken completely burned out, ready to walk away from my job on the spot. WATW gave me the steadiness and hope I needed to pause, listen to myself, and chart my next steps with intention rather than reacting out of pain.

Since then, I’ve progressed to Rise and Rise Mastery, and I haven’t regretted a single moment—or a single dollar. Yes, the investment is significant, but it has been worth every penny. My husband, who is very frugal, agrees, because he’s seen the difference firsthand: I’m no longer crying or angry every day, and I finally feel hopeful about building a future grounded in my own maturity and self-knowledge.

Julie is a wonderful coach who brings wisdom from her own life, coupled with a gift for distilling big concepts into practical, actionable steps. The other coaches are equally excellent, and it's lovely to be part of a community of accomplished women who understand and support one another.

If you’re wavering, take the leap. You won’t regret it.

I joined Awaken in 2022. At that time, I looked like I had it all. I had the money, the promotions, the titles, BUT I also had an empty soul. I thought there was something wrong with me. Why wasn't I happy? I was missing community, connection. What I had was a lot of anger and judgement rooted in the thought that I had to continually hustle for my worth or the world would pass me by. Through the program I learned how to regulate my nervous system. I learned how to give myself permission to take care of myself. I learned to set boundaries and the only thing I sacrificed was the anger and judgement. I show up, live, and lead differently. I show others what is possible. Most importantly I have the community and connection that was missing in my life.

Working with We Are the Women and Julie Santiago has been a transformative experience in various aspects of my life. Thank you Julie for creating and offering We Are the Women!

When I joined WATW, I was burned out, ready to back away from my job. This program was nothing short of life changing. I learned ways to beat burn out, manage my stress, and get back to my true self. I not only am managing by work, but I am now closer than ever to my family. I would recommend this program to any woman. It is worth every penny.

This program works - if you are experiencing burnout look no further for a source of tools, support and community. I was hesitant and waited two years before committing and wished I had started sooner.

I was in a really challenging time about a year ago and I just happened upon the program. I typically look at all the reviews and get pretty skeptical when everyone is raving about something. However, I decided to go for it. It has really changed my life for the better. I've been able to set boundaries and take back control over my schedule and life. If you're feeling like you've tried everything and that it's hopeless.... well, there's light for you in this program, you just have to trust yourself and go for it.

Where to start....I'll start by saying - prior to joining Awaken, I was as jaded as they come. Burnt out, angry at the world, lost, yet still thinking that I was on track for my '5 yr/ 10 yr' plan. I didnt realize how off-course I was and how the tools I had used in the past to survive and succeed were now, slowly killing the human inside me. I was not fully 'sold' on the program based on the Breakthrough call. As I look back now, there was an inner wiser self (sense of self preservation) that decided to sign up. I couldn't continue to bear the feeling as if I was caged. If you are looking for a commercial, quick fix - not sure you are ready for the work that's required as part of the program. If you are ready to step into your full power - don't miss out.

Awaken changed my life. If you are wondering if this is the real deal, it is…and more! If you are struggling, feeling drained, lost, disconnected, scrolling, etc. Awaken will help you solve the root problem so you feel better now AND it doesn’t come back. My life is completely different in the best possible ways. You found your way to this program for a reason, trust yourself and jump!

I joined Awaken in 2023. Because of WATW, I'm a different person now. I went from being exhausted, depleted, angry, and disconnected to alive, loving, trusting, and connected. So glad I made the call.

This review is for a 1 hour consult with 'We are the Women' coach Summer (rather than for the full program which I have not attended). Summer (its a fun coincidence that we have the same name lol) was thoughtful and sincere, balancing professionalism and warmth. She was able to help me come to a number of insights in the short time we spent together, which is no small feat. :) She also relatably explained WATW's holistic approach to helping women become their best at work and in life, which I think may be quite impactful for women facing burnout or high stress lives.

I was burned out and ready to walk away from it all. My husband found Julie and We Are The Women. It has been a life changing journey. I feel more empowered and engaged in all aspects of my life.

I joined Awaken in the Spring of 2023 and have continued with Rise since then. My life has literally been changed by this program... all of my life... my interactions with myself, my friends and family, and my work. I can recognize the signs of burnout and now have tools to address it before I get there. It's been the best investment I have ever made for myself.

I am incredibly grateful to have discovered We Are the Women (WAtW) programs. When I first encountered their ads on Instagram, I was navigating a challenging time both personally and professionally. I felt overwhelmed by my career and the demands of new motherhood, grappling with prolonged periods of burnout that left me feeling unhappy.

After months of contemplation, I decided to take the leap and enroll in the Awaken program, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! In a world filled with discussions about burnout and wellness, WAtW offered me practical tools to truly address these challenges. They provided a comprehensive skill set that empowered me to regulate my nervous system, establish healthy boundaries, and balance my roles as a marketing executive, mother, wife, and friend in ways I never thought possible.

Now, I find myself in the same job but without the relentless hours and burnout—no more late nights, weekends, or working through vacations. I’ve learned to say “No” and stand by it, and it’s genuinely transformed my happiness. Whenever I slip back into old habits, the support from the coaches, the incredible community of women, and the engaging curriculum helps me regain my footing and stay grounded. I've continued on in the Rise and Rise Mastery programs and keep learning and growing in the best way possible.

Thank you, We Are the Women, for guiding me through this journey of growth and self-discovery!

When I joined Awaken in 2024, I had reached rock bottom. I was so deep into burnout, I had constant physical pain from the stress and non-stop clenching in anxiety, I was not enjoying time with my family, I was constantly overwhelmed, I was not even in “fight or flight” anymore, I had found a permanent home in “freeze.” I didn’t recognize myself, and I couldn’t even identify what I needed to get out of it. I had become so disconnected from myself and focused on everyone elses’ needs, I had forgotten I had any needs at all.
When I found the Program on a google-search, the videos touched the depths of my soul – corners of it that have not been touched in years, and once I joined, the Program itself did not disappoint. I benefitted so much from Awaken, subsequently joining Rise was a no-brainer because I wanted to continue to learn and grow.
When I initially joined, I was a shell of a person in constant panic/survival mode teetering on the edge of self-destruction, simply getting through each day. Just existing, but not purposefully or with joy. Today, I am present, I am centered, I have come home to myself. I am no longer sitting the back seat of the car of my life- I have taken the wheel and I am looking out the windows, and I have Julie and the incredible coaches to thank for that. They, along with the amazing community of women in the Program, have my deepest of heartfelt gratitude.

I have been a member of WATW since March 2024. I joined Rise in July 2024 and am now starting Lead in April 2025. I am a completely different person today than I was just a year ago and I owe that to the curriculum, coaches, and community provided by WATW. In the past year I've felt empowered to make choices in alignment with priorities that truly matter such as my health, my family/friends, and my passion for mentoring others. I significantly reduced how much I work and my stress levels and feel more fulfilled than ever. I also had a career best year of performance, earning an award trip and a promotion among other highlights. I strongly recommend WATW to anyone ready to commit to a better way of living!

I had a period of challenge at work in 2022 that was health compromising, although some work stress had been structurally reduced, I still had me to deal with. In spring 2023 I found the program in an online search, typing in "burnout." It was an amazing blessing. After participating in Awaken, Rise, and now Rise Mastery, I have learned to show myself and others more compassion (less beating up of myself as another reviewer mentioned). After listening in on a recent session on relationships, I noticed how drastically relationships -especially with my partner - improved and I enjoyed a moment of reflective gratitude for this program. My spiritual life awakened and I have more direct communication with the divine and am able to pursue more creativity and enjoyment at work. Admittedly, as things improve I still have setbacks by applying the newfound energy and reduction in burnout to working "harder" to accomplish more than I could before at work. Thankfully, I recently joined in on a call with others on the team and they helped me to call me back and reframe that I was on the upward spiral. I do not foresee going back to where I was in 2022-23 and look forward to living life with increasing abundance.

When I joined “We Are the Women” (WAtW) I was finding it difficult to show-up for myself, my family and my job. I was having trouble getting out of bed each morning and had considered taking a leave of absence from work, but I didn’t know how I would use that time to get better? I was overwhelmed and exhausted from self-neglect and self-criticism.

WAtW was exactly the help that I needed! The online modules were doable despite my lack of free time. Each week I looked forward to the next module and group call. I learned so many tools and started using them consistently. Now I am so much less stressed!! I am present with my family and I feel connected to myself in a way that I never did before. I am confident in my worth and optimistic about my future. Life still presents tough situations but I can handle those situations with my new tools in a graceful way.

I have noticed that I have so much more free time now that I am not using all my time to beat myself up. I now have external support systems in place because I learned how to implement them. I am pursuing hobbies and dreaming again. WAtW has been a life-changing experience for me and I am so grateful!!!!