OUR STORY

Helping children—and the adults who care for them—feel grounded, connected, and powerful.

I’m Julie Frizzi, a retired school counselor with 37 years of experience supporting students and educators. During my most impactful years, I replaced classroom desks with yoga mats and taught social-emotional learning through movement, helping students regulate, connect, and thrive.

As I worked with children, I collected true stories from my experiences. The kids loved these real-life stories and deeply connected with them. I started using these stories to introduce social-emotional themes, making learning meaningful, repetitive, and relatable.

I quickly discovered a simple yet effective rhythm: begin with breathwork and gentle movement to release the wiggles, then transition into a short, engaging story. I watched children who had previously struggled to focus become calm, attentive, and eager to share. That’s when I knew this approach could help children in classrooms everywhere.

Today, I support school counselors and educators by sharing practical SEL strategies that begin with self-care—because when adults are regulated and present, students benefit. I currently teach yoga in the Florida Keys, where I continue to learn powerful life lessons from nature. Through my books and resources, I help educators care for themselves while bringing meaningful, movement-based SEL into their classrooms.

MISSION

Powerful You equips educators and families with simple stories, movement, and mindfulness practices that help children regulate their emotions, build resilience, and connect with others.

VISION

We envision schools, homes, and communities where children and the adults who support them feel grounded, connected, and empowered.

THE POWERFUL YOU APPROACH

Powerful You brings social-emotional learning to life through three simple practices: breathe, stretch, and learn. Together, breathwork, mindful movement, and relatable life-skill lessons help children feel regulated, connected, and ready to grow.

Breathe — Calm the body and focus the mind.

Stretch — Move, regulate, and prepare to learn.

Learn Life Skills — Explore relatable stories, reflect, and practice real-world skills.

Together, these practices support the five CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Ready to start planning your year? Download the free Powerful You SEL Calendar and companion resources to help you intentionally weave social-emotional learning into your school year. With monthly themes, student surveys, lesson-planning tools, and role-play activities, you’ll have simple, practical ways to help students build confidence, connection, and resilience—all year long.