Julie Gianelloni Connor started out thinking she would be a writer, detoured into the U.S. Foreign Service, and after retirement returned to a writing career. She is the author of an award-winning book, Savoring the Camino de Santiago, and the owner and editor of Bayou City Press in Houston, TX, which focuses on writing about travel, Houston, and international affairs.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Julie finished prep school at The Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts, before heading to Houston for Rice University. Her undergraduate B.A. in English and history was followed by an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Houston. She also studied journalism at Louisiana State University, during which time she interned at the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate.
Among her jobs in her 20s, Julie taught English as a Foreign Language in Lisbon (Portugal), Barcelona (Spain), and Wimberly (England); was a Teaching Fellow at the University of Houston; and worked in the private sector for a law firm and an audio company.
In 1981 Julie began her diplomatic career with the U.S. Information Agency, principally working overseas at embassies on press, cultural, and exchange issues. In 1999 USIA was absorbed into the U.S. Department of State, and Julie continued her diplomatic career there until her retirement. During a 33-year career, Julie rose to the senior Foreign Service while serving overseas nine different times in seven different countries: Israel (twice), Paraguay, Guatemala, Indonesia, Colombia (twice), Malaysia, and Chile. She worked in fields as diverse as anti-narcotics, nuclear nonproliferation, and women’s issues.
Matt The Rally Driver
Shot Down! Author Steve Snyder
Majungas a band from Chicago plays songs about Seattle
Conversations With Coryelle- Inspire others- don‘t try to change them!
Lynette Smith- Author of ”How to Write Heartfelt Letters To Treasure
PTR on KKNW- Brandon Wainwright- Tyson‘s Gift
Conversations With Coryelle- Are your friends really your friends?
Chelsey Chew- Kwyptoland
Conversations with Coryelle- The Stream of wellbeing
PTR- First Wednesday show introducing the players
The Lunch Club- Seattle Cascades Drum Corp
Conversations With Coryelle- Embracing Change
Positive Talk Radio Returns to KKNW in Seattle
The Lunch Club- The Northwest Firelight Chorale
Tommi Tikka‘s New Release is called ”Doormat”
Paul Draper Magician, entertainer
Conversations with Coryelle- Improve your life- Just change your Story!
The Lunch Club- Following your Intuition
Conversations With Coryelle- Forgiving yourself
Conversations With Coryelle- Picky Eater
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
We Can Do Hard Things
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Date Yourself Instead
Love Life with Matthew Hussey
Rachel Goes Rogue