Corporate
Comedian, Speaker, Emcee
Julie Kim is an award-winning comedian, writer, speaker and experienced emcee who brings intelligence, warmth and quick wit to every stage. Whether she is hosting a large conference, delivering a keynote or performing a tailored comedy set, Julie knows how to connect with an audience and keep an event moving.
Julie has worked with organizations including Amazon, Intuit and QuickBooks, Instacart, Rogers, Accenture and HSBC. Her hosting credits include the Canadian Mortgage Hall of Fame Gala and the two-day Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon conference. From intimate leadership gatherings to major corporate events, she puts guests at ease, reads the room and handles unexpected moments with confidence, humour and grace.
As a speaker, Julie draws on her background in technology, healthcare and business, along with doctoral-level research and university teaching experience. Her talks explore resilience, mental health and wellness, career transformation, authenticity and empowerment—combining meaningful ideas with personal stories and plenty of laughter.
Julie is also an accomplished moderator and interviewer. She has led conversations with former federal cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, Justice and Attorney General Emerita of Canada; Claude Silver of VaynerMedia; Randall Park; Simu Liu; and Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton. As the host of BOTHERED with Julie Kim, she creates candid, thoughtful conversations with notable guests from comedy, entertainment and business.
If you are looking for a polished host, an engaging speaker or comedy that brings people together, Julie will give your audience an experience that feels smart, personal and genuinely memorable.
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Hosting & Moderation Julie Kim can read the room, get a party started, and keep it going. She is an expert host, emcee, and facilitator, having worked dozens of events including multi-day conferences, awards galas, annual general meetings, holiday parties, fundraisers and more. Kim has a background in business, technology, education, and healthcare. Having hosted panels with high-level elected officials, celebrity musicians, community leaders, and more, she emcee events that are accessible and broadly relatable, and also those that require subject matter expertise with flair and professionalism (but also FUN, FUN, FUN). Previous clients include The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon, Digital Health Canada, and more!
Finding Humour, Hope, and Humanity in Every Day Humour is a consequential tool for thinking clearer, connecting meaningfully, and recovering from setbacks. Laughter opens the door to creativity, strengthens relationships, and helps teams and individuals stay engaged and resilient under pressure. In a world that can be heavy, uncertain, and stressful, it’s important to have hope and be grounded in our humanity — and humour can lead the way! In this talk, Julie Kim, one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians and storytellers who brings deep experience from both the corporate and academic worlds, offers practical approaches for infusing more lightness and fun into everyday life — at work, at home, and beyond. Audiences will leave feeling uplifted and empowered with actionable ways to lean into humour and lightness, foster connections, and approach challenges with fresh perspectives.
Everything Everywhere All Yourself: Authenticity as Your Everyday Superpower In a world that often rewards fitting in, being your true self can feel like a risk. But authenticity isn’t about oversharing or going against the grain — it’s about aligning what you do, what you believe, and how you show up with who you really are. In this inspirational and empowering session, comedian and storyteller Julie Kim explores how authenticity fuels trust, creativity, and resilience. Through personal stories and research-backed insights, she explores how showing up as yourself can reshape your relationships, your work, and your sense of fulfillment. Audience members will walk away with practical tools, fresh perspective, and the confidence to bring their real and whole selves into every part of life.
Women Rising: Celebrating Wins and Looking Forward Despite decades of progress, girls and women worldwide continue to navigate a world full of hurdles and inequalities that can feel overwhelming and discouraging. Sometimes it feels like we’re going backwards in some ways. But there are wins to celebrate and things to look forward to! Upbeat and empowering, this talk focuses on the good and great news about the evolving roles and progress of women in many facets of the world (business, sports, academia, media, health, and finance). Sharing personal anecdotes, inspiring stories, and real-world examples, comedian and storyteller Julie Kim (mother and hilarious feminist) celebrates achievements and opportunities, showing how women are shaping workplaces, communities, and global conversations. Audience members will leave entertained and inspired and take away reflections and actionable positive social change and empowerment.
On the Bright Side: Good and Great News This talk provides a fun and impactful look at the world through the lens of progress, possibility, and purpose. In a world where negativity and tragedy consume headlines, and sorrow and grief are real, it is still possible and necessary to shine a light on the good. A great big light! Delivered by one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians and storytellers, Julie Kim blends humour and real-world stories to highlight the positive things in our world. She will leave audiences with hopeful, inspired, and engaged in creating a brighter future.
Relentless, Messy, and Unstoppable: The Pursuit of Purpose Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, celebrated as the country’s first Asian female comedian and quite possibly the only mother touring internationally with a comedy career. That didn’t just happen! Before and alongside her rise in comedy, Kim built a dynamic professional life as a management consultant and technology expert, PhD student, professor, and more, often juggling multiple roles simultaneously. Though she thrived in these high-performance careers, she ultimately found her true calling in entertainment and comedy. In this session, Kim takes audiences across what she calls the “bridge” between two very different worlds: the structured, high-pressure professional life and the creative, unpredictable world of comedy. With humour, candour, and heart, she shares stories drawn from her experience as a child of immigrants, revealing how she overcame barriers, shattered misconceptions, and transformed challenges into opportunities. Kim’s journey is a testament to the power of grit and perseverance. Her talk is funny, irreverent, inspiring, and deeply relatable, offering insights not only about comedy but also about embracing change, chasing passion, and finding purpose.
Asian Heritage Month: A Journey of Identity, Healing, Culture, and Purpose Julie Kim’s journey is one of breaking barriers and embracing her authentic self to carve out her own path. As the country’s first Asian female stand-up comedian, she uses humour to shed light on the challenges she’s faced both from society and within her own identity. Drawing from her experiences as a second-generation Korean Canadian, Kim explores the tension between personal dreams and cultural expectations and how to turn perceived limitations into unique strengths. She also offers powerful insights on the importance of representation and diversity in media, sharing how she actively contributes to this vital movement. Key themes include self-leadership, challenging societal norms, embracing authenticity, and the perseverance needed to stay true to oneself. This talk is available as an intimate fireside chat or a 20-30-minute keynote, followed by an engaging Q&A.
