November 5, 2026
“Bold” by Julie O’Neill
Class Description
In 2023, Julie O’Neill released Bold: The Secret to My Big Wins to Help You Crash Through Your Comfort Zone, a memoir and self‑help guide. The book draws from her decades in TV news, offering strategies to overcome fear, take risks, and build confidence. It also recounts her controversial departure from WCPO-TV after 27 years, when she rejected a $50,000 severance package to avoid signing a non‑disclosure agreement, choosing instead to speak publicly about her experience.
Julie’s BOLD book is your springboard to crash through your comfort zone, because now is the time to reach your greatest potential in work and life! Take for yourself the secrets to Julie’s successes, and the trusted tools she used to climb up from falls.
Hear from Julie about BOLD now and learn:
How to manage your fear in taking on risks and tough situations.
How to use humor and science to diffuse intimidating circumstances.
How to tap into your uniqueness in tackling what seems unthinkable.
How to navigate the balance between pleasing the boss and staying true to your values.
How to spring back and re-engage when you’ve been knocked down or shut out.
This is YOUR time to go and get all you deserve!
O’Neill now focuses on building boldness and leadership through speaking engagements and training, addressing topics such as “The 5 Steps to Building Bold” and “How to Develop the Boldness of a Saint”
She believes in using humor, science, and personal authenticity to inspire others to reach their full potential. In short, Julie O’Neill is a veteran TV news anchor turned motivational speaker and author, known for her fearless approach to both her career and her public voice. Julie will be selling and signing books before and after the event.
Juvenile crime in Hamilton County, Ohio, continues to raise important questions for families, schools, law enforcement, the courts, and the community.
From property offenses and theft to assaults and other serious crimes, juvenile cases can have significant consequences for young people and the broader community. At the same time, understanding the factors behind juvenile crime requires looking beyond the headlines to consider issues such as family circumstances, school experiences, peer influences, mental health, substance use, poverty, and access to positive opportunities and support.
The Hamilton County Juvenile Court plays a central role in responding to young people who come before the justice system. But the juvenile court system is not simply about punishment. Its responsibilities also include accountability, rehabilitation, public safety, and helping young people avoid returning to court. This session will explore how the juvenile justice process works in Hamilton County, what happens when a young person is arrested or referred to court, and how judges, probation officers, attorneys, social-service providers, schools, families, and community organizations work together to address juvenile offenses.
Most importantly, the discussion will focus on what can be done to reduce juvenile crime and give young people a better chance to succeed. We will examine prevention and intervention strategies, including mentoring, education, family support, counseling, diversion programs, job opportunities, and community-based services. The goal is to move beyond the question of “What’s going on?” and consider the more difficult question: “What works?” By examining both the challenges facing Hamilton County and potential solutions, participants will gain a better understanding of how the community can promote accountability while also helping young people make positive changes and avoid involvement in the justice system.
Speaker Bio
Julie O’Neill is a speaker, author, former news anchor, and singer whose career spans over three decades in television news and public speaking.
She first captured public attention at age six on the O’Neill Family Christmas Show, launching a career that would take her from local TV in Baton Rouge to national platforms
O’Neill began her professional journey as an intern at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, the nation’s No. 93 TV market, and quickly rose through the ranks. She worked for ABC, CBS, CNN, and local stations across the country, anchoring and reporting for more than 27 years, including a long tenure at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati Her on-air presence was marked by quick wit, keen insights, and a charismatic personality, earning her interviews with high-profile figures such as President Bill Clinton, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and CEOs of multi‑billion‑dollar companies.
Julie is a proud mother of two and dog named Blue, O’Neill lives in Loveland, Ohio She is also an accomplished singer, having performed the National Anthem at events like a Cincinnati Reds home game and the inaugural ceremony of the World Peace Bell Her humor and infectious laugh have made her a favorite emcee and keynote speaker for audiences ranging from business executives to students
Judge Stacey DeGraffenreid was elected in 2022 to serve the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division for a six-year term, which began on January 1, 2023. She has spent over 20 years in service to Hamilton County, professionally as well as mentoring, coaching and serving on community boards.
Prior to her election, Judge DeGraffenreid served the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office as chief assistant over the Juvenile Division. Previously, she was assistant chief in the Criminal Division, handling the most serious cases, including murder and sexually-oriented offenses. She practiced in Municipal Court and Juvenile Court, beginning her career with the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office, working exclusively with juveniles. Judge DeGraffenreid also worked in the private sector and was a sole practitioner.
Judge DeGraffenreid is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She obtained her law degree from the University of Cincinnati, and her Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University Louisville, where she was captain of the women’s basketball team. Judge DeGraffenreid is a member of the Princeton High School Hall of Fame and has coached girls’ basketball and soccer in the Princeton school district and local communities.
As a Juvenile Court Judge, Judge DeGraffenreid believes the most important thing is to be fair and impartial and to approach each case with an open mind, based solely on the facts presented.