Julie Kostic Featured in Orange Appeal Magazine
We’re honored to share that Julie and JK Creative are featured in the Women of Influence section of the September/October 2025 edition of Orange Appeal!
Orange Appeal celebrates the women shaping Central Florida through business, creativity, leadership, and community... and we’re incredibly proud to be included among such powerhouse voices.
Here is the full feature:
Creativity With Purpose
Julie Kostic is the founder of JK Creative, an award-winning design agency helping brands tell their story through design. With roots in Florida and Maryland and clients across the country, Julie and her team specialize in strategic creative solutions including branding, print, digital, social, and signage. Whether working with national nonprofits, corporate teams, or local small businesses, their work is guided by purpose, personality, and meaningful connections.
A Multi-Passionate Maker
In addition to leading JK Creative, Julie co-founded theorlandodinks.com, a travel and lifestyle blog she runs with her husband to spotlight things to see, do, and eat in Orlando (and beyond!). Beyond the colorful content and thoughtful recaps, the blog is a tool for community connection - sharing experiences and partnering with brands like Disney, Universal, Hilton, and Dr. Phillips Center to help locals and tourists make the most of Central Florida.
Community at the Core
Julie is a firm believer in connection and giving back. She regularly mentors students, donates design services to nonprofits, and serves on local volunteer committees -including as Marketing Chair for the American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball and on the WISE Greater Orlando committee. Her calendar stays full of networking events, speaking engagements, and coffee chats with fellow entrepreneurs.
Award-Winning Work, Bigger Impact
In 2025, JK Creative was named Best of Florida for the third year in a row, nominated for a NACE One Award, and Julie took home first place in the NAWBO PropelHER Pitch Competition. But it's not about the trophies, it's about the ripple effect. Julie believes great design can spark real change, and she's on a mission to make the world a little more beautiful, intentional, and connected — one brand at a time. The best ideas often start with a conversation, and Julie's always happy to have one.
