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How I found my voice at TEDxNormal—and then had to fight to keep It
Because what this journey gave me isn’t just a better understanding of public speaking. It gave me a deeper understanding of myself. Of resilience. Of identity. Of the quiet, internal work it takes to decide who you are—and to keep choosing that version of yourself, even when the world around you pushes back.

julienavickasautho
Apr 128 min read


The silence after the applause: The story I’ll tell at TEDxNormal
There’s a version of this story where everything looks clean.

julienavickasautho
Mar 264 min read


What do the Chicago Bulls and a romance novelist have in common? More than you think.
The Bulls aren’t just playing games. They’re telling a story.

julienavickasautho
Feb 254 min read
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