Welcome back to Coffee and Tea with CarrieVee! I'm your host, CarrieVee — your biggest fan and fiercest cheerleader, especially when your self-belief is running on empty. This podcast is your weekly jolt of leadership, communication, confidence, clarity — and the real-life lessons in between.

In this episode, we're diving into the subtle (but powerful!) difference between persuasion and pressure. Because real influence isn’t about being louder, pushier, or more convincing. It’s about creating safety, trust, and alignment.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

• Why true influence happens when people feel safe and not sold 💡
• How framing your ideas leads to more alignment than forcing them
• Why pressure triggers resistance (and how curiosity creates openness!)
• The brain science behind feeling cornered — and why it shuts down connection
• How your childhood chore chart might just be your leadership training ground 😅

You don’t have to push to persuade. You don’t have to corner to convince. Let’s shift from salesy to sincere, from pushy to powerful.

Tune in for a refreshing take on leadership and communication — and learn how to influence without pressure.

🎧 Listen now and let me know: What’s one way you plan to lead with influence instead of force this week?

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Difficult conversations are unavoidable—but avoiding them is optional.

In this episode of Coffee & Tea with CarrieVee, we dive into why so many people avoid hard conversations and how that avoidance quietly damages relationships, teams, and trust. Whether in leadership, work, marriage, friendships, or family dynamics, unresolved conversations don’t disappear—they compound.

This episode breaks down what actually makes conversations difficult, the common mistakes that escalate tension, and the practical shifts that help conversations move from fear to clarity.

You’ll learn:

• Why avoiding difficult conversations creates resentment and emotional distance
• The difference between entering a conversation to “win” versus to understand
• How to regulate yourself before speaking so the conversation doesn’t derail
• Why curiosity keeps conversations open while accusation shuts them down
• How to speak from impact instead of blame
• Why discomfort isn’t a sign you’re doing it wrong—but often a sign you’re doing it right

Difficult conversations don’t break relationships. Avoidance does. This episode will help you approach the conversations you’ve been putting off with clarity, courage, and intention.

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Leadership doesn’t fall apart because of bad intentions—it often unravels through everyday communication mistakes made by well‑meaning, experienced leaders.

In this episode of Coffee & Tea with CarrieVee, we break down three communication habits that quietly erode trust, clarity, and connection—even in strong leaders. These aren’t mistakes made by people who don’t care. They’re made by smart, driven leaders who are moving fast, carrying responsibility, and trying to do their best.

Communication isn’t about being the loudest voice, sending the most messages, or having the perfect words. It’s about how your message is received, understood, and felt.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why repeating yourself louder doesn’t equal clarity
• How talking to be understood blocks real connection
• The difference between leading from authority versus leading from relationship
• Why people stop telling leaders the full truth
• How small communication shifts can dramatically improve trust and morale

Whether you lead a company, a team, a family, or yourself, this episode will help you identify blind spots and strengthen the way you show up in conversations that matter.

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In this episode of Coffee & Tea with CarrieVee, we kick off a month‑long deep dive into leadership and communication—and we start by dismantling one of the biggest leadership myths of all time: that strong leaders are the loudest ones in the room.

True leadership isn’t about dominating conversations, having the fastest answer, or commanding attention through volume. The most effective leaders don’t talk the most—they listen the best.

In this conversation, I unpack why listening is not passive or weak, but one of the most powerful leadership tools available. When leaders listen well, they create trust, clarity, safety, and influence—things no amount of talking can manufacture.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why being “the loudest” is not the same as being effective
• The difference between talking to be heard and listening to be trusted
• How over‑talking shuts down innovation and engagement
• Why teams stop contributing when they feel unheard
• How listening creates psychological safety and real leadership presence
• What true leadership actually looks like in everyday life—not just in the boardroom

Whether you lead a company, a team, a family, or simply yourself, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership—and give you a new lens for showing up with impact.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and join us as we spend the next month building stronger leadership and communication skills—together.

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In this episode, Carrie breaks down what sustainable empowerment really looks like, not just the flash-in-the-pan kind that comes from a great pep talk, but the kind that carries you through the highs, the lows, and the “I’d rather just stay in bed” moments.

Empowerment is not arrogance. It’s not about shouting the loudest or taking up space just to prove a point. True empowerment is a quiet confidence rooted in self-awareness, intention, and alignment. And more than anything, it’s a journey—not a destination.

She walks you through the five pillars that create a foundation for sustainable empowerment:

• Physical Empowerment – Taking care of your body to support your energy and purpose.
• Mental Empowerment – Cultivating a mindset that allows you to grow and expand.
• Emotional Empowerment – Honoring your emotions without being ruled by them.
• Financial Empowerment – Feeling safe, informed, and in control of your resources.
• Spiritual & Alignment Empowerment – Living in alignment with your core values and identity.

Whether you're trying to reclaim a habit that once gave you energy (like she does with her early mornings) or you're redefining what empowerment means in this season, this episode will give you the framework to build your own sustainable power, brick by intentional brick.

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In this powerful episode of Coffee and Tea with CarrieVee, we’re diving deep into one of Carrie’s favorite topics: resilience. If you’ve ever been told you’re “so strong” right after life knocked you flat, this episode is for you.

Carrie shares her deeply personal journey of grief, health struggles, and healing—reminding us that resilience isn’t about bouncing back to who you were, it’s about bouncing forward into who you’re becoming.

She explores the real meaning of resilience, including:

• Why it’s not about pretending to be fine
• The connection between vulnerability and strength
• How to build your resilience muscle day by day

This episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered to rise again—this time, with more wisdom, more faith, and a whole lot more grit.

Radical Empowerment LIVE open for enrollment:
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In today’s episode of Coffee and Tea with CarrieVee, I’m pulling back the curtain on a myth I hear far too often: “I’m loud, I’m bold, I’m in-your-face... therefore, I must be empowered.”

Let me be clear: empowerment isn’t volume.
It’s presence.
It’s clarity.
It’s confidence.
And it’s knowing when to speak, when to rest, and when to pivot—without needing anyone else’s permission.

We’ll talk about:

• The difference between confidence and arrogance
• Why true empowerment doesn’t need to yell
• How to take your power back without stepping on others
• The internal shift that lets you rewrite your own rules

This episode is your gentle, bold reminder that you were created with power built into your DNA.
You don’t have to hustle for it. You just have to remember it.

Let’s walk in that power—together.

Radical Empowerment LIVE open for enrollment:
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In this episode of Coffee and Tea with CarrieVee, we’re digging into a big question women ask me often: what does it really mean to be radically empowered? Spoiler alert—it’s not about hating men or stepping on others to get ahead. Radical empowerment is about stepping into your own voice, reclaiming your power, and bringing others with you as you climb.

I break down six ways to live radically empowered:

1. Own your voice—even if it shakes.
2. Ditch the permission slip.
3. Turn your setbacks into sparks.
4. Choose bold over comfortable.
5. Celebrate the mirror.
6. Link arms with other women instead of competing.

This is the heartbeat behind Radical Empowerment Live 2025, happening October 18–19 in Endicott, NY. Whether you join for one day or grab a VIP two-day pass, you’ll leave with confidence, clarity, and a tribe of empowered women ready to walk this road with you.

Radical Empowerment LIVE open for enrollment:
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In this heartfelt and transformational episode, CarrieVee is joined by Caregiver Family Health Coach Drew Deraney, who opens up about the real, raw experience of caring for his adult son with autism. Drew shares how that journey led him to create a framework he now uses to guide other caregivers through the challenges of maintaining personal health, identity, and purpose.

Drew introduces his Six Pillars of Family Health—Physical, Intellectual, Love (Emotional), Legacy (Financial), Awareness (Mental), and Spiritual/Energetic—and explains how each of these areas plays a vital role in whole-person wellness. Through honest conversation and actionable insights, he encourages caregivers to take back the pen and start writing their own stories again.

Whether you're currently caregiving or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you with renewed clarity, compassion, and a few practical tools to begin healing and growing.

As a dedicated Caregiver Family Health Coach, I am passionate about empowering individuals to reclaim their narratives. With an MBA and certifications in Mindset Mastery Coaching and Empathy Training, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to those navigating the complexities of caregiving and personal identity.

For Caregivers: I understand the challenges faced by those caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The support services landscape can be overwhelming, and I am here to provide clarity and guidance. My mission is to care for the caregiver, ensuring that you have the tools and support needed to thrive on this journey.

Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Let’s embark on this journey together.

contact Drew:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewderaney/
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