Welcome to the our media room! Whether you would like to feature us or have Julie write or speak for you, you can get all the details here! Media Contact: Julie Watson Smith or Tara Nelson, 720.306.1155 or info@characterinc.com.
Expert Topics
Learning to Lead: Empowering Leadership through Habits of Character
Discover the powerful approaches as a way to lead the change you desire in the world by cultivating the influence of character, service and gratitude while developing responsibility, respect, integrity, teamwork, perseverance, and kindness at home, in school, at work and in the world.
Cultivating Community (and Excellence) though Character Intelligence
From Classrooms to Boardrooms to Family Rooms and Beyond, the need for character
Influencing a Winning Presence through a T.E.A.M. Approach
Simple Strategies to Align Family and Business
Learn simple steps to start aligning family and business
Julie often does in-class presentations for grades K-8 on specific character topics and/or individual character traits and habits as well including: Gratitude, Responsibility, Integrity, Unity, Service, Teamwork, Empathy, Kindness, Respect and more.
“Julie Watson Smith presents character education workshops that empower students and present them with the words and tools that teach empathy and citizenship. Her friendly personality is welcoming and warm. She demonstrates a keen understanding of childrens’ cognitive and social skills. In addition her hands-on approach gets students actively involved and motivated. I would highly recommend this presentation to educators.”
~Johnna Wynn, 3rd Grade Teacher
Media & Speakers Kit
Coming soon! Download our latest media kit with interview questions in PDF format.
Latest News
- Mar 1, 2011: ShowcasingWomen.com [Julie Smith featured as a women-entrepreneur]
- Feb 24, 2011: CRAVEdenver: an urban girl’s manifesto book [2-page spread on Character Clubs]
- Jan 11, 2011: StartUp Corner [interview with Julie Smith on Being an Entrepreneur]
News Archives
- Jan 14, 2010: Weekly Interview [interview with Julie Watson Smith on Problems Facing Families"]
- Jul 20, 2009: Teen Starz in Biz radio show on iGrandmaTV.com [interview with Julie Watson Smith on "Teen Leadership"]
- Dec 2008: SmallBiz Resource ["Much to Admire About Wednesday's Woman" featuring Julie Watson Smith]
- Dec 2008: Under the Sun Magazine [Part 4 of a 4-part series, "Family Balance Profile on Julie Watson Smith, Pt IV"]
- Nov 2008: Family Circle Magazine [quote from Julie on gratitude and kids]
- Nov 2008: Under the Sun Magazine [Part 4 of a 4-part series, "Family Balance Profile on Julie Watson Smith, Pt III"]“Family
- Oct 2008: Small Biz Resource ["Wednesday's Woman featuring Julie Watson Smith"]
- Oct 2008: Under the Sun Magazine [Part 4 of a 4-part series, "Family Balance Profile on Julie Watson Smith, Pt II"]“
- Sep 2008: ” Under the Sun Magazine [Part 4 of a 4-part series, "Family Balance Profile on Julie Watson Smith, Pt I"]
- Aug 2008: BabyCenter.com [quote from Julie on making your children feel special]
- Jul, 2008: Parenting Magazine [quote from Julie on parenting toddlers]
- Apr 6, 2008: The Broomfield Enterprise [“Business Highlights,” featuring Bubble Gum on my Business Plan]
- Apr 6, 2008: Authentic Life Blog [“Hey Business Owners,” featuring Bubble Gum on my Business Plan]
- Feb 27, 2008: KMGH Ch 7 Denver [ABC Morning News, “Local Moms Help Mompreneurs Launch Own Business”]
- Feb 7, 2008: MomsEasyChair.com [“Passionate About Your Ideas? Here’s Some Financial Advice to Make Your Dream a Reality,” quote from Julie Watson Smith on entrepreneurial finance]
- Dec 27, 2007: Colorado Hometown News [Imagination at Work]
- Dec 12, 2007: Boulder Daily Camera [“15-Second Pitch,” highlighting Inspired Imaginations]
- Nov 6, 2007: Boulder Daily Camera [“Women-Owned business,” mention of Inspired Imaginations]
- Sep 24, 2007: MomsEasyChair.com [“In the Shadows of the Mountains”]
- Apr 6, 2007: Boulder Daily Camera [“15-Second Pitch,” highlighting Inspired Imaginations]
- Nov 7, 2006: AOL Small Business [“Balancing Work and Home,” featuring the Chaos Companion]
- Nov 5, 2006: Boulder Daily Camera [“Top Women-Owned Businesses,” mention of Mommy Hullabaloo]
- Sep 9, 2006: World Talk Radio’s Mommy Magic Show [Embracing the Chaos of Motherhood as a Mother, Dreamer and Woman]
- Jul 13, 2006: Fox News KDVR Ch 13 Denver [Good Day Colorado, “Innovative Moms”]
- May 11, 2006: WomensCommunity.com [Featured on the Business Moms Forum]
- Jan 15, 2006: San Diego Union-Tribune [“Book Chronicles Chaos Reality in Motherhood”]Jan 9, 2006: Mom Talk Radio with Maria Bailey[Relinquishing Perfection to Live Happily in the Chaos of Mommyhood”]
- Dec 23, 2005: Mom Writers Talk Radio [“Getting to Know Mom Writers: An Interview with Julie Watson Smith”]
- Dec 21, 2005: “Getting Organized” Nationally Syndicated Column [“New Book Can help Moms Manage,” featuring the Chaos Companion]
- Dec 15, 2005: NBC 7/39 San Diego [“Great Holiday Gifts for New Moms,”featuring the Chaos Companion]
- Nov 23, 2005: KUSI News Ch 9 San Diego [Super Moms, “Embracing the Chaos of Motherhood”]
- Nov 15, 2005: San Elijo Hills Fountain [“Mommyhood Diaries: Living the Chaos One Day at a Time – An Interview with the Author”]
- Nov, 2005: SantaCruzMoms.com [“The M List,” featuring the Chaos Companion]
- Nov, 2005: Total 180 Magazine [“Things that Totally Rock,” featuring the Chaos Companion]
- Oct 29, 2005: ChicBlvd.com [“Highlights,” featuring Chaos Companion and “Mommyhood Diaries: Living the Chaos One Day at a Time”]
- Oct 23, 2005: Today’s Local News, San Diego [“San Marcos Author Relates Daily Challenges of Moms”]
- Sep, 2005: Connecting@Home Magazine [“Great Tools for New Moms,” featuring the Chaos Companion”]
- Jun, 2005: Working Mother Magazine [“Moms-Groups,” quote from Julie Watson Smith on Mom-Owned Business Mastermind Groups]
- May, 2005: Just For Me magazine [“She Did It”, quote from Julie Watson Smith on starting own business]
- Apr 15, 2005: Today’s Local News, San Diego [“The Me in Mommy”]
- Apr 5, 2005: MomsTown Reality Radio [Big Break Moms Part IV, “Building a Mom-Owned Business]
- Apr 4, 2004: San Diego Union-Tribune [“Mommy Mentors Lets Mothers Share Advice”]
- Mar 14, 2005: San Elijo Hills Fountain [“Desperate Housewives No More!”]
- Feb 16, 2005: MomsTown Reality Radio [Big Break Moms Part IV, “Building a Mom-Owned Business]
- Feb 9, 2005: MomsTown Reality Radio [Big Break Moms Part IV, “Building a Mom-Owned Business]
- Feb 2, 2005: MomsTown Reality Radio [Big Break Moms Part IV, “Building a Mom-Owned Business]
- Apr 4, 2004: San Diego Tribune - Mommy Mentors Lets Mothers Share Advice
Press Release
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