Simply us.
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One day, as the girls gabbed about our favorite things, spaces and organizations. Although Katie is super organized she wanted to level up her systems and hired a team to help her optimize her space and was left disappointed by the skills and service. As Julie and Katie talked over the sitch (as gal pals do), we realized we actually did this in our respective fields and wanted to spread the love to the spaces around us. So that’s what we have done and YLS was born. Since we have transformed spaces and systems to make our clients feel amazing in their homes. We are eager to bring you the YLS mission and experience into your homes.
Meet Julie Rockwell
Fave Color? Navy.
Fave Emoji? 😬 (eeeeeeeee!)
Fave Book? Girl on the Train.
Education Info? UCLA psychobiology.
Last Meal? Lebanese food. Beef shwarma, hummus, pita. Love that shit.
Fave Treat? Americone dream - Ben + Jerry’s Ice Cream.
Fave Beverage? Peach-Pear La Croix sparkling water.
Fave Quote?
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ”
Fav Celeb? Chris Pratt, I know... but not Jurassic Park Chris Pratt, Parks and Rec Chris Pratt
Spirit Animal? A horse, more specifically, a 17 hand plus European bred warmblood
Uniform? Jeans, flats and an ironed shirt plus a hat if it is sunny.
Favorite Song? Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Dream Vacay? Four Seasons Hualalai, Hawaii
What is the first thing you do when you get up?
Drink some water and check to see what time it is, I usually wake up before my alarm every morning. I always say “Good Morning” to my BUB, or husband, Jordan. (Yes we are Julie and Jordan - I even like symmetry in my marital monogram JER)
What is the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Check my calendar for the next day and coming week.
What is your morning ritual?
Nespresso with coconut milk in bed while checking email and social medias for 15 minutes and petting my dog, Chewbacca.
What part of your home are you most proud of?
My kitchen, there is just enough space so that I can have everything I need on hand and everything has it’s place.
What brings you most joy in life?
My labradoodle Chewbacca, having an organized and tidy home, sharing time with good friends, and a nice glass of red wine.
How do you continue the client experience in coaching?
As a personal assistant in Los Angeles for over a decade I have metric ton of experience in managing, streamlining and simplifying my clients lives and homes. What I realized is that you don’t have a personal assistant in order to have your version of a beautiful life. But the ten years experience in all kinds of homes has given me the tools to help anyone get their life and home in balance. In addition to helping clients with their home systems, I also help people through fertility issues and prepping for baby. I know the struggle (I mean STRUGGLE) of going through it and want to help you manage it as much as I can. And once you get pregnant, we will be there to help you prep for baby!
Meet Katie Schellenberg
Fave Color? Black and Grey, the ultimate neutrals for me
Fave Emoji? 👩🏼🌾 The sunhat and the veg, totally chic. I wish I looked like this girl at the farmers’ market.
Fave Book? Anything self-helpy, metaphysical, non-fiction or Persuasion by Jane Austen
Education info? USC undergrad and for my masters (I am also there for my doctorate) and UCLA for my JD
Last Meal? Providence in LA or some fresh baked bread with vegan butter
Fave Treat? A delish smoothie (like Mint Chip Energizer from Erewhon) or gummy candy.
Fave Beverage? Always carry my sparkling water or matcha
Dream Vacay? Bali or Antarctica
Fave Celeb? Oprah (call me) or the ultimate maven of YLS, Martha Stewart
Spirit Animal? A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, like my dogs Dude and Dolly Parton (insert photo of Dude and DP)
Uniform: Yoga Pants, Black Tee or Baseball Tee, top knot, Apple Watch or fitbit (cause I like to beat Julie’s husband Jordan in steps) and cool sneakers. If we are fancy (LA fancy of course), it is black pants, a cashmere sweater, a hat and flats.
Fave Song: You May Be Right by Billy Joel
Fave Quote? OMG so many: Find out who you are and do it on purpose. - Dolly Parton
What is the first thing you do when you get up?
I walk the dogs and listen to something informative or cool on audible/podcasts. I love walking around LA early in the morning. I love how the city hustles and bustles so early.
What is the last thing you do before you go to bed?
Take a big gulp of water and ask Alexa to turn out my lights
What is your morning ritual?
Get up, take Dude and Dolly Parton for a walk and then make a smoothie (I cut everything the night before and have it ready in a Mason Jar)
What part of your home are you most proud of?
The meditation space or my office
What brings you most joy in life?
My friends, accomplishing and being of service to my clients, educational policy, volunteerism, a well-designed space, color coordination (have you seen my apps), a photo wall, and the Real Housewife franchise
How do you continue the client experience in coaching?
I started organizing because my educational and life coaching clients needed it! An organized house makes the life skills part of studying or business so much easier. It is my great joy to see my clients succeed in school or in business as a result of coaching, life changes and space changes. I see organization and systems as a comprehensive way to serve the full client.