Wall to Wall Success: Julia’s Disruptive Entry into the Design World

On this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, Nicole Perrone sits down with Julia Au, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Tempaper, a global leader in removable wallpaper. Julia shares the remarkable story of how she launched the company at just 23 years old alongside her twin sister and their visionary aunt, who sparked the idea while working as a set decorator in Manhattan. From living abroad teaching English to flying back home to build a business from the ground up, Julia opens up about the early sacrifices, late nights bartending, and relentless belief that fueled their journey. What began as a solution to a problem on a film set is now an international brand found in major retailers and homes around the world, including a booming market in Japan. Tune in to hear how a leap of faith, a handmade business card, and a bold commitment to entrepreneurship turned into a global design empire.