The Courage Coalition

When Erin Pohan and I sat down for this episode of The Courage Coalition, I knew we were going to talk about accounting but what we actually talked about was so much more than that. Erin isn’t just an accountant. She’s a creator of community, a champion of women doing things differently in an industry that hasn’t always made space for “different.” From her early days balancing registers in a Walmart office to launching her own firm and eventually creating the WAVE Conference, Erin’s story is one of listening to her own inner voice even when the world had a different idea of what success should look like.

We talked about what happens when we stop trying to fit the mold and start building something from who we really are. We shared how shame—not spreadsheets is often the reason entrepreneurs avoid their finances, and how relational, values-driven bookkeeping changes that story. We dug into why naming your money creates emotional clarity, and why building real community—for both our clients and ourselves isn’t optional. This episode was a reminder that courage doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes, it looks like sitting beside the person eating alone. Sometimes, it looks like creating a conference you've never planned before. And sometimes, it simply means saying: “They weren’t for me… and that’s okay.”

This conversation is for every woman who’s doing it her way, wondering if she belongs. You do. And maybe the most courageous thing you’ll ever do is stop trying to belong and start believing in who you already are.

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- Corree

In this final episode of our four-part series on rewriting our money stories, we’re talking about integration—the powerful point where our beliefs, values, and evidence come together to create meaningful change. It's not enough to simply know what shaped us. At some point, we get to ask: Am I still playing the same old game? Or is it time to tell a different story? Because true financial alignment doesn’t come from hustle or restriction—it comes from choosing with intention.

We dive deep into how our beliefs show up in our money behaviors and how our values should guide our earning, saving, and spending. I share how assigning emotion and meaning to each dollar—not shame—creates behavior that actually leads to the results we want. When you integrate your evidence into a values-rooted plan, your money becomes a mirror of who you are becoming, not just where you've been.

This episode is your invitation to stop outsourcing your authority and start designing a financial life that reflects the real you—not the version shaped by fear, default patterns, or outdated expectations. Because wealth without alignment will always feel empty—but value-based money? That’s where the freedom begins.

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- Corree

There’s something sacred about a woman who tells the whole truth—especially when that truth includes repossessions, rationed meals, shame, and a slow rebuild from rock bottom. In my recent conversation on The Courage Coalition with Kim Kinsfather, founder of Rise and Rain Movement and co-owner of Pure Aqua Tek, we didn’t sugarcoat a thing. We laughed, we nodded knowingly, and we dug deep into the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from losing everything—and choosing to rise anyway.

Kim and her husband Rob built a life, lost it all, and then slowly, intentionally, rebuilt with principles they didn’t even know they were missing the first time around. This isn’t just a financial redemption story—it’s about redefining what success means when you’ve hit the bottom and learned the value of a full cup: emotionally, spiritually, financially. What I love most is Kim’s courage to stop shrinking when life got loud. Her journey reminds us that every ruin can be a foundation, and sometimes the most powerful legacy we build is the one that shows our kids what it means to rise with integrity.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like their story disqualifies them. As Kim beautifully shared, when you speak the hard truth, shame loses its power. And when you stop hiding, you start helping.

Learn more about Kim here: https://kimkinsfather.com/

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- Corree

In this episode of The Courage Coalition, we continue our journey through the foundations of financial awareness by talking about something that most people avoid: the evidence. Not the cold, clinical kind—but the real, living proof of how we earn, spend, and save. Too often, we ignore the very patterns that are quietly shaping our financial story. We forget to celebrate the small wins and get stuck in the shame of past mistakes. But when we start to collect evidence with intention, we begin to understand not just what needs to change—but what’s already working.

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about truth-telling with compassion. From overspending on convenience store runs to hanging onto subscriptions we forgot to cancel—our bank statements tell a story. But so do the milestones: the vacations we saved for, the car we paid off, the time we doubled down and made it through. Evidence isn’t just about what’s wrong—it’s about the possibilities you’ve already lived. If you want a new chapter in your money story, it starts here: with the willingness to look, the courage to name it, and the values to decide where you go next.

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- Corree

In this episode of The Courage Coalition, I sat down with Stacey Porritt—special education advocate and founder of Bridging the Gap Advocacy—to talk about something that hits close to home for so many parents: navigating IEPs, understanding school systems, and finding the courage to speak up for your child’s needs, even when the path feels overwhelming. Stacey shares not only her 28 years of experience as a teacher but the raw truth of what it means to help families reclaim their voice in rooms that often feel intimidating or inaccessible. We unpack the power of parent advocacy, the confusion around IEPs and 504s, and why having a seat at the table matters more than ever.

What stood out to me most is this: you are the expert on your child. You might not know the educational language, but you know their heart, their struggles, their spark—and that knowledge is powerful. Stacey reminded us that advocacy isn’t about being combative—it’s about being informed, being present, and asking the questions others may not even think to ask. Whether you're brand new to this journey or you've been carrying the weight of it for years, I want you to hear this: you don’t have to do it alone. And more importantly, you don’t have to lose yourself in the process of caring for everyone else. Advocacy starts with courage—but it’s sustained by support, clarity, and community.

Learn more about Stacey here: https://bridgingthegapadvocacy.com/

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- Corree

In this solo episode of The Courage Coalition, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your financial journey: your core values. So often, we separate money from meaning—as if budgeting and financial planning exist in a vacuum, untouched by what we actually care about. But I believe values are our North Star, especially when it comes to our finances. Whether we’re deciding how to earn, where to spend, or how to save, our values should be leading the way.

I walk through what it means to earn in alignment with what matters most—whether it’s family, adventure, wellness, or something uniquely yours. Because if you’re not spending or saving toward what fills your soul, you’ll always feel out of sync, no matter how much you make. I share real-life stories and questions to help you uncover what your money is actually doing right now—and whether it’s reflecting your values or someone else’s. You’ll hear why naming your values is only step one—and how giving each value financial meaning can shift your entire experience with money.

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- Corree

Sometimes the most powerful conversations begin in the most ordinary moments—standing at a table, sharing a hello, and feeling something stir inside you. That’s exactly how I met Jess Dahl. Within minutes of hearing a sliver of her story, I knew it needed to be shared. Jess is a leadership coach, retreat facilitator, speaker, and the co-founder of Wholeness Journey, a nonprofit devoted to bringing holistic healing to survivors of human trafficking and vulnerable populations. But what captivated me wasn’t just her resume—it was her relentless willingness to say yes, even when nothing made sense.

Jess didn’t grow into her passion overnight. In fact, she spent years living into it—first as a hairstylist and fitness coach in L.A., then serving in around the world with populations of people who have been victims of some of the worst crimes, asking big questions, listening for whispers of direction, and answering a deeper call. What makes her story so impactful is that it wasn’t born out of a perfect plan—it was shaped through pain, questions, pivots, and saying yes anyway. Whether she was sleeping in tents overseas or walking with survivors of trauma, she began to see that purpose isn’t something you arrive at. It’s something you cultivate through courageous action.

And here’s what hit me most: Jess doesn’t just help survivors—she helps others rise into their own purpose so they can use their gifts to serve, heal, and connect. Her retreats are both healing for survivors and transformative for those who attend, showing us that what we carry—our creativity, our story, our presence—is often exactly what someone else needs. It’s a reminder that your purpose might already be in your hands. You just need to look down and see it.

So if you’re sitting in the messy middle, unsure of what’s next, ask yourself: What lights me up? What have I always been drawn to? And what’s one thing I can say yes to—even if I’m scared, even if I don’t know where it leads? Because your yes might just be the beginning of someone else's healing too.

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- Corree

In this week’s solo cast on The Courage Coalition, I’m kicking off a 4 part series breaking down my framework for values-based finances—starting with the root of it all: our beliefs. Most of us carry money stories we didn’t consciously choose. Some were shaped in childhood—by what we saw, or what we didn’t. Maybe you grew up in a home where money was always scarce… or maybe no one talked about it at all. Either way, silence becomes a story, and that story often becomes a lifelong script we follow without ever asking: Is this still serving me?

Our financial beliefs shape more than what we spend. They define how we save, how we earn, and even how we see ourselves. Whether it's the silent guilt of “I should know this by now,” or the inherited story that more money makes you less worthy, these beliefs form the foundation of how we interact with our finances. But here’s the truth: beliefs can be rewritten. In this episode, I walk you through how to begin uncovering the beliefs that are quietly driving your financial decisions—and how to begin choosing differently. Because freedom doesn’t start with the numbers. It starts with awareness, alignment, and a whole lot of grace.

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- Corree

When I invited Shaye Woodward to the Courage Coalition podcast, I knew the conversation would be rich—but I wasn’t prepared for just how layered, personal, and powerful it would be. Shay is a master certified coach who specializes in ADHD and relationships, but more than that—she’s a woman who has lived what she teaches. Diagnosed in adulthood, she’s navigated ADHD as a mother, a professional, and someone recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This conversation opened up a space we don’t often explore: what happens when ADHD and brain trauma intersect, and how invisible those struggles can be.

We talked about the weight of being misunderstood—how easily someone can be written off because they “look fine,” and the internal fight that happens when your brain no longer functions the way it used to. Shaye shared how her mild concussion 10x’d her ADHD symptoms, altering her sensory processing, memory, and daily function. That alone is a wake-up call for how we treat concussions and neurodiversity—not as something to "fix" or dismiss, but as something we adapt to with tools, compassion, and community. She also broke down how crucial it is to give our kids and ourselves the right tools—not just medication, but support systems, education, and a safe space to be seen without shame.

What stood out most was this simple, grounding truth: ADHD is not who you are. It’s something you experience. And how we respond—how we support each other through the noise, the misunderstanding, the overwhelm—is what creates real change. Whether you're a parent trying to advocate for your child at school, or an adult still trying to understand how your brain works, let this be your reminder: you’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you get to write the story of how you live with what you've been given.

This is the power of conversation. This is the courage to walk through what scares us. And if even one person listens and feels a little more seen, a little more understood—that’s exactly why we keep showing up.

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- Corree

We’ve been taught to treat money like a math problem—spreadsheets, budgets, numbers. But the truth is, money is deeply emotional. Behind every spending habit, every savings struggle, every under-earning pattern is a story—one that often started when we were nine, ten, eleven years old. The values we absorbed in childhood—whether through lack, conflict, silence, or shame—shape how we earn, spend, and save today. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does this still control me?”—you’re not alone. That memory still lingers because your nervous system remembers it. It’s not just about what you were taught—it’s about what you felt.

Value-driven wealth isn’t about being perfect with money—it’s about being aligned with it. It’s asking, Am I earning in a way that supports who I want to be? Am I spending in ways that reflect what I care about most? Because when your values drive your finances, emotion shows up. And when emotion is aligned, it fuels new behaviors—and new behaviors create lasting results. This is about building financial strategies that fit your life, not someone else’s. It’s about rejecting shame and embracing clarity. You don’t need permission to build wealth that feels like freedom—but you do need a plan rooted in who you really are.

So if something feels off in your financial life—if your business isn’t fulfilling, if your personal money habits aren’t serving you—it’s time to stop pushing harder and start listening deeper. Your values are the compass. Let them guide you. Because you are not here to live by someone else’s blueprint. You are here to live aligned, spend intentionally, and build wealth on purpose.

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Are you ready to walk with us for https:/https://fosteringthesummit.org  Join us as we change the statistics for children aging out of foster care.

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Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree