THREE STAGES. ONE JOURNEY.

Juliette Vara has spent her career chasing dreams.

They didn't come easily.

She worked for them, took MANY calculated chances, followed her spirit, learned as she went and kept saying yes to opportunities that pushed her into the next chapter.

Looking back, three stages shaped everything she does today.

TELEVISION JOURNALISM

WHERE SHE LEARNED TO FIND & TELL THE HEART OF THE STORY

As a journalist, Juliette has been trusted to tell people's stories during some of the hardest times of their lives — from families facing unimaginable loss overnight to survivors of violent crimes, people suddenly homeless and communities devastated by natural disasters.

She also interviewed celebrities, presidents, newsmakers, and eventually joined ABC News covering content for Good Morning America and 20/20 and along the way, she earned three Emmy Awards for excellence.

But her greatest lesson was human:

Tell Someone's Story With Care & Empathy

THE GRAND OLE OPRY

WHERE SHE LEARNED THE ROOM

For five years, Juliette stepped onto the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville as the Pre-Show Host entertaining, welcoming and engaging 4,400 people a night — a dream come true.

On that iconic stage, she learned presence, timing, spontaneity and how to make thousands of people - from all walks of life - feel part of the same moment.

She mastered the art of connection.

FUNDRAISING

WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER

Today, Juliette brings the journalist, storyteller and performer together as a Benefit Auctioneer and Fundraising Consultant.

She understands what it means to be trusted with a story — and what it means to ask people to believe in something.

She's not just holding the microphone.

She's an ambassador for your calling.

And after a career spent chasing dreams, she's found the stage where it all makes sense: helping organizations turn connection into impact.

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Juliette's Backstory

Daughter of a Cuban Refugee

When Juliette was 11-years-old, her father passed away suddenly of a heart attack. He showed her how big the world stage can be.

At 18, he fled Cuba with his family during the Cuban Revolution, leaving behind everything they had built. They started over in South Florida with little more than determination and a belief in what was possible.

Her father went on to earn a master's degree in engineering from Notre Dame and build a life for his family. His philosophy was simple: “No one can take away your education.”

He showed Juliette to dream big and work hard.