For nearly two decades, Motivational Interviewing has shaped the way I communicate with people who are navigating change. At the heart of MI are four practical skills known as OARS. These skills help people feel heard, reduce resistance, and create space for individuals to discover their own motivation. This guide breaks OARS down into clear, usable strategies you can apply in any helping conversation, so you can support people in a way that strengthens confidence, choice, an

Executive Order 14359 brings long overdue attention to foster care reform, calling for modernization, transparency, and improved outcomes. But with no new funding attached, many questions remain about what states like Florida can realistically accomplish. This deep-dive examines the key sections of the EO, its potential benefits, and the structural gaps that still need to be addressed.

Public speaking confidence is not about time, it is about impact. At the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation, I had just 1 minute and 40 seconds to make my case. No second chances. Here are four strategies I used to make every second count, plus bonus tips for handling nerves so you can turn pressure into presence.