This week, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Julie Schaus—a powerhouse mom of three and a fierce advocate for Down Syndrome awareness. 💪✨

She takes us through the raw and real emotions of receiving her daughter Shea’s diagnosis, how she navigated the unknown, educated herself, and ultimately found empowerment in advocacy.

We tackle the big questions—the misconceptions, the fears, and the overwhelming flood of opinions that come with parenting a child with Down Syndrome. Julie’s insight is invaluable, whether you're a parent, an ally, or just here to learn.

And of course, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st!) 🎉—because Trisomy 21 deserves the love, the awareness, and ALL the joy.

Oh, and did we mention Shea’s superpower is making people smile? 😁💙 You’ll feel it through this episode!