Julie Roberts

For the past eight years, my daughter has struggled with tests — not because she didn’t try, but because they’ve always been a major hurdle. Despite her efforts, the results often fell short of her goals. But she never gave up. This week, she finally achieved a score she had once believed was beyond her reach. A test that had previously defeated her… didn’t this time. And the glow on her face when she found out? Unforgettable. Here’s what most people didn’t see: The electives she gave up for...

Lessons from the Stage Recently, I had the privilege of watching my nephew perform as Charlie Brown in his high school musical. He had never acted. Never taken a voice lesson. He simply said yes to something new. What followed was nothing short of inspiring. Not only did he rise to the occasion - he delivered a performance filled with heart, confidence, and joy. But what touched me most were his words in the program: he credited his peers for teaching him, challenging him, and helping him...

We often celebrate accomplishments once they're done. We see the big wins, the polished presentations, and the milestones reached. But we rarely talk about the invisible workload —the effort, energy, and emotional labor that never makes it into the highlight reel. You know what we're talking about: The hours spent perfecting a plan that got changed anyway. The five drafts of the email you wanted to make sure landed just right. The emotional weight you carried so others wouldn’t have to. The...