"A few years back I was on a panel session with Julaina Kleist-Corwin at the San Francisco Writers Conference. Many of the speakers at the event are trained in presenting a slick stylistic speech with a predictable structure. Julaina chose to connect with the audience on a level that was akin to having a conversation with a good friend over a cup of tea. What struck me about her speaking style was how honest she was and how her voice came from deep...