Julie Smith, MHS, RPT, is an author, educator and coach devoted to helping youth and the parents who love them develop character, confidence and connection within. Through practices of character intelligence, social-emotional development and eclectic counseling, she supports courageous self-expression, healthy relationships and everyday leadership.

Julie is also the creator of Character Clubs and the Character Coach program for those interested working directly with children to shape a glocal culture of character.

Julie has written for various online and print mediums including MOMEO Magazine and The Fountain. Her first book, Mommyhood Diaries: Living the Chaos One Day at a Time (2005, Wyatt Mackenzie), received the 2005 Fresh Voices Award.

For more information on Julie, visit www.juliesmith.com.