JULIA ARPAG
SPEAKER BIO
Julia Arpag is a 7-figure founder, sought-after speaker, and force of nature.
Julia quickly scaled her tech recruitment firm to $1m+ by combining expert hiring practices and boss lady energy.
As a speaker, Julia keeps it 100. She’s frank, bold, funny, and able to take audiences from boredom to engagement immediately.
But don’t just take it from Julia!
“Julia is one of the most engaging speakers I know. She has so much wisdom and authority when she talks. One of my favorite people to listen to!" - Tobi Oluwole, CEO & Head Coach @ The Founder’s Blueprint by Tobi Oluwole
“Julia's enthusiastic presence was perfect for our audience. She speaks directly to the hard truths an entrepreneur needs to hear, with the right dose of positive energy. Her real-life experiences and practical advice made her episode a valuable listen for our community." - Lance Robbins & Joshua Wold, Podcast Hosts @ Fractional FM
“Julia Arpag was an absolute standout on the Referrals Done Right podcast! She shared invaluable insights on building a mission-driven recruitment business, leveraging referrals for rapid growth, and balancing entrepreneurship with personal values. Her passion, strategic thinking, and real-world success—rapidly scaling Aligned Recruitment in just 14 months— made for an inspiring and insightful conversation. If you're looking for a masterclass in referral-based business growth, Julia delivers!"
- Scott Grates, CEO & Podcast Host @ Scott Grates Consulting
“Julia Arpag gave my coaching group a game-changing look at business development strategies that actually work. Her insights — backed by real success scaling a $900K+ tech recruitment firm in under 18 months — challenged the usual playbook and left everyone with actionable takeaways to grow their agencies.” - Diane Prince, Founder @ Recruiting agency 360 & DiancePrince.Co
“It was a pleasure to host Julia on our podcast with a live audience. From her extensive experience in recruitment she gave actionable advice on how to find, apply for, and land work in the US. She was quick on her feet and did an excellent job responding to questions from participants. We appreciated her positive energy and no nonsense approach. She did not hold back in sharing what she believed would be useful and we were happy to have her on the show.” - Yonas Halala, Co-Founder & CEO @ Maado
“Julia is part of the new generation of change makers in the recruiting community. Any chance I can get to get her story in front of people, I take, because I know they will not just be inspired but know that they can do it also. If you are even hesitating on having her speak, please call me. She has made an incredible impact on so many listeners across the podcast and the summits where she has spoken."
- Benjamin Mena, Podcast Host @ The Elite Recruiter
“Julia is the kind of speaker who leaves you energized and equipped. Every time she shares with our community, she brings sharp insights, creative ideas you can actually use, and a warmth that makes everyone feel seen. We’re so grateful for her and can’t recommend her highly enough!” - Callie Garvey, Co-founder & COO @ Magnate
“Julia came on the Talentless Podcast and immediately raised the bar. She’s got that rare combo of brains, humor, and honesty that makes you both laugh and rethink your entire approach to hiring. We could’ve talked to her for hours. She’s the real deal — sharp as hell, full of perspective, and genuinely a joy to have on the mic.” - Desiree Goldey, Co-Host @ The Talentless Podcast
“Julia was an absolutely amazing guest on our podcast, Top Sellers Toolkit.
We’ve been blessed to build one of the top podcasts in the recruitment industry—reaching millions of impressions every month and featuring some of the best recruiters in the world.
And Julia’s episode is right up there as one of my all-time favorites.
Her story was brilliant and deeply relatable. Her energy was infectious from the first minute, and she shared insights that were genuinely valuable to anyone in recruitment. To this day, I’ve had dozens of people reach out to tell me how much they loved that episode and how much they took away from it.
Podcast aside, Julia is just a lovely human being. She’s the kind of person who makes time for others, cares about doing the right thing, and genuinely wants to be a valuable source of knowledge and encouragement to the people around her.” - Sam Miller, Founder & Podcast Host @ Top Sellers Toolkit
“Julia was a fantastic podcast guest. She shared a wealth of knowledge and experience in her experience as a recruiter and business owner while bringing wonderful, positive energy.”
- Clark Willcox, Founder @ The Digital Recruiter
"We hosted Julia for the IT in the D(etroit) Show to get a perspective on the recruiting and hiring scene. She brought a great viewpoint, gave great tips, and shed light in areas we didn't anticipate." - Bob Waltenspiel, Founder & Podcast Host @ IT in the D
“Julia is warm, genuine, and energetic. I highly recommend working with her. Julia shared insights on the tech job market, in-demand roles, and job-seeking tactics—networking, resumes, LinkedIn branding. Her enthusiasm was clear as she spoke about her passion for career guidance and her own entrepreneurial path.” - Ida Johnsson, Owner @ IBJ Podcast
“What an amazing interview I had with Julia. She is a powerhouse, and her company is amazing. We had such a fun conversation and could easily have gone longer. Definitely a guest I recommend and would have on again.” - Steve Kidd, Owner @ Thriving Entrepreneur
“I had a great conversation with Julia around recruitment and helping candidates in their job search. Julia's expertise came through and her dedication to finding exceptional talent and prioritizing candidate experience was evident. Julia's unwavering work ethic and passion for connecting the right people with mission-driven tech companies make her a standout leader in the recruitment industry.” - Patrick Payne, Founder @ PopCandi
“Julia is a POWERHOUSE my listeners keep quoting. She is the kind of sharp, charismatic expert I wish I could interview every episode.” - Kelsey Kemp, Podcast Host @ Answer the Call Podcast
Speaking Bio
Julia Arpag is the CEO & founder of tech recruitment company Aligned Recruitment. She started the business in 2023 after getting laid off while on maternity leave, then scaled to $1m in less than 2 years through grit, determination, and expert hiring strategies.
She has helped hundreds of leaders hire exceptional talent through her work as a recruitment leader, speaker, and executive coach.
She lives in Atlanta GA with her 2 adorable sons, her delightful husband, and their 2 crazy dogs.
She’s an expert in:
Values-based leadership
A-player hiring
People-first culture
Scaling fast AND smart
Selling your services without selling your soul
EXPERTISE & TOPICS
Business Development
Recruitment Delivery
Sourcing Strategies
Headhunting
Executive Search
Executive Coaching
Team Leadership
Scaling
7-Figure Strategies
LIVE EVENTS
FEATURED INTERVIEWS
From Laid off on Maternity Leave to $500K Success in 9 months with Julia Arpag
Elon's Twitter layoffs. Is it ok for big tech to hire while doing mass layoffs?
Interviewing for Success with Julia Arpag
How to Win New Clients Using a Monthly Partnership Model
Aligned Recruitment - How to Recruit Faster and Smarter
How Aligned Recruitment Closed $350K+ In 4 Months: Recruitment Success Story | Diane Prince
Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment: How To Attract Talent As An Early Stage Startup
Thriving Entrepreneur
Mission Driven Recruitment with Julia Arpag
Julia Arpag- The benefits of an agency to help your job search
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Finish The Year Strong
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What tech employers really want | Aligned Recruitment CEO Julia Arpag
Sales and Business Development Recruiter Summit
She was Laid off 15 months Ago...Now she's Billing 700K!
Julia Arpag: How to get hired in 2024 being a foster parent
Hyreo Rise - Hiring Cost Optimization with Julia Arpag
Makers Bar Interview With Julia Arpag, CEO & Founder @ Aligned Recruitment
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Executive Coaching & Recruitment Success: Julia Arpag’s CEO Journey
Scaling Smarter with Julia Arpag Live on Shally's Alley
Mastering Recruitment in Chaos with Julia Arpag
