Julie Paiva

Julie Paiva is an accomplished storyteller whose work spans film, books, and the stage. She is the screenwriter behind Kinda Pregnant, which she co-wrote with Amy Schumer. Also starring Amy Schumer, it is now streaming on Netflix.

As an author, Julie is launching her debut children’s book, Lucky Penny, the first in a series of uplifting “self-help” stories designed to inspire joyful, resilient living from an early age. Her writing reflects her belief in helping children grow into their happiest, most emotionally healthy selves. She is also the co-author of A Journey to the Heart, which chronicles her time in Africa helping to build a school in the Maasai community.

In addition to her creative work, Julie has spent more than 23 years as a beloved first grade teacher on the Westside of Los Angeles. In the classroom, she is known for integrating essential life skills—such as active listening, perspective taking, and self-talk—into her teaching.

Born in New York, raised in Northern California, Julie now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their 11-year-old daughter. Whether on screen, on the page, or in the classroom, she brings humor, heart, and a deep commitment to storytelling that empowers and uplifts.