Julia Corotan

Motivational speaker| Content creator | Founder of Amica Mea & Becoming You

Julia Corotan is a motivational speaker, content creator, and the Founder of Amica Mea and Becoming You, two platforms centred on storytelling, personal growth, and meaningful human connection.

Born in Papua New Guinea and of Filipino heritage, Julia grew up surrounded by diverse cultures, which shaped her appreciation for history, languages, identity, and the importance of human relationships. At the age of 18, she moved independently to the Philippines to pursue higher education. This period brought significant personal challenges, including supporting her mother through brain surgery, while also opening new opportunities for leadership and service.

During her university years, Julia became actively involved with AIESEC, an international youth leadership organisation, where she developed her passion for community building, collaboration, and creating positive social impact.

Writing later became an important source of healing and self-expression as Julia navigated societal expectations and her own mental health struggles. What began as a collection of personal letters gradually evolved into Amica Mea, meaning “My Beloved” or “My Companion” in Latin. The platform creates space for honest stories of vulnerability, resilience, hope, and shared human experience.

Building on this work, Julia founded Becoming You, a platform dedicated to self-discovery, rebuilding confidence, personal development, and finding purpose through different stages of life.

Through both initiatives, Julia encourages people to embrace authenticity, engage in meaningful conversations, and recognise the power their personal stories can have in helping others feel seen, understood, and less alone.