The Courage Coalition

This month on The Courage Coalition, we’re going where it counts — deep into the heart of foster care and mental health awareness. These two often-siloed topics are more connected than most people realize. As a former foster parent for 13 years and a fierce advocate for those aging out of the system, I’ve seen firsthand the cracks too many of our young adults fall through. When the system ends — often at age 18 — so does their access to housing, support, and healthcare. The heartbreaking result? Thousands face homelessness, addiction, unemployment, or worse. And we’re not talking about it enough.

In this episode, I share why aging out doesn’t mean readiness, why mental health isn’t a personal failure, and why we must stop pretending silence equals strength. I break down the stats, yes — but I also speak from lived experience, from the grit of parenting through brokenness, and from the fierce hope that we can do better. These kids are not throwaways. They are survivors. And they deserve more than systems—they deserve people who see them.

So I’ll ask you what I ask myself: Would you do it for one? Because one story shared, one conversation opened, one support system offered—it matters. Maybe you can’t fix everything, but you can be someone’s turning point. Let’s stop waiting for perfect solutions and start showing up where it’s needed most. Tune in, lean in, and let’s walk this out together.

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Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

One of the greatest acts of courage we can choose is questioning the life we've been told to live. Today, I want to invite you to really think about the difference between the life you're living and the life your soul is longing for. We are born with something so original inside of us, yet as we move through life, we are handed societal checklists that tell us what success should look like. College degrees, titles, houses, white picket fences—these are all beautiful things if they align with your soul. But if not, they become a means to an end, and not the life you were actually created for.

When we stop chasing means goals—what the world tells us we need—and start building end goals—the things that bring us real, deep joy—we finally start living. Real joy isn’t found in someone else’s expectations. It’s found when you live the life that feels like your original art, not a photocopy of the world around you. Whether it’s creating a business that's fueled by passion, raising a family in a way that's wildly different than you were taught, or simply daring to dream again—your life deserves to be built by your own hands, with your own heart.

So today, I ask you: Are you chasing someone else’s dream, or building the life that lights you up from the inside out? It’s not rebellion to step outside the box. It’s the most courageous thing you can do. And if no one’s told you lately, it’s okay to want more, to be different, and to live fully awake to what matters most to you.

The Book I reference in this episode:

The Buddah and The Badass by Vishen Lakhiani

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Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

What does it mean to live an audacious life? For some, it’s bold and loud; for others, it’s slow and intentional. That’s what I love about this word—it’s personal. It’s about finding the courage to live as the fullest version of you. In my recent conversation with Erika, a powerhouse speaker, wellness entrepreneur, and civil engineer breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, we unpacked what it truly means to live beyond the white picket fence and into the life we were born for—not the one we were told to chase. She reminded me that audacity doesn’t have to be fire and fireworks. Sometimes, it’s the quiet whisper that says, “There’s more in me, and I’m willing to see what that is.”

We talked about resilience—not as hustle culture defines it, but as a knowing. Sometimes resilience is rising again, and sometimes it’s the sacred pause. It’s in the grace we give ourselves to rest, reassess, and realign. Erika’s story is a living example of what happens when you say yes to expansion, even when it looks nothing like the version of success the world handed you. From hard hats to high heels, she shows us we’re allowed to hold all of it—and that the best thing we can do for the next generation is to model what it looks like to live in full color, not just check the boxes.

This conversation is your reminder that your life doesn’t need to fit in a box someone else designed. The version of you that’s waiting to be unlocked? She’s worthy. And she's needed.

Make sure to learn more about Erika Rothenberger here: https://www.erikarothenberger.com/

Find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger/

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Coaching isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about remembering what’s already inside you—and giving you the tools to activate it. When I talk about financial coaching, I’m not just talking about budgets and spreadsheets. I’m talking about digging into the beliefs you’ve carried since childhood, the values that fuel your decisions, and the freedom that comes when you finally say, “I get to choose differently.” Your money story is not a math problem—it’s a mirror. And the moment we begin to align that story with who we really are, everything shifts. We stop chasing someone else’s version of success and start building one rooted in our truth.

I don’t show up to coach women because I have all the answers—I show up because I’ve lived the questions. I’ve cried at the kitchen table, worried about groceries. I’ve rebuilt from rock bottom. I’ve pivoted again and again, and through it all, I’ve learned that when we spend, earn, and save in alignment with our values, we unlock the most powerful kind of wealth—the kind that lets us change our minds, change our lives, and leave a legacy we’re proud of. This work is heart work. It’s purpose work. And it starts with asking the question: Am I doing all I can do to become who I was created to be?

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Sometimes, we create something with the best of intentions, only to realize along the way that we’ve been following a blueprint that isn’t ours. That’s exactly what happened as Chrystal and I planned our women's retreat. The vision was clear: a deeply intimate, life-shifting experience for women who feel the nudge—the whisper that there’s something more. But somewhere along the way, we found ourselves shaping it through the lens of how it’s been done before instead of staying true to the heart of why we were called to create it in the first place. And that realization led us to pivot. Not out of failure, but out of deep integrity. Because when you are leading women toward alignment, you better believe you need to walk that same path first.

This retreat isn’t just another getaway. It’s a recalibration. A return to self. A space where you’ll step outside of your day-to-day roles and rediscover who you are—not just as a mother, a business owner, a partner, or a friend—but as the woman beneath it all. We are stripping away the noise, creating an experience that isn’t about checking off another self-development box but about being in your body, being in your soul, and remembering what is already inside of you. If you’ve been feeling called to something deeper—something that you can’t quite name but know is there—this is your invitation. To listen. To leap. To trust that the breadcrumb was placed in front of you for a reason.

Make sure to learn more about The AwakeIn Retreat here: AwakeIn Retreat

To work with Corree and maximize your business' potential, go to: https://crfinancialfoundations.com/ 

Also, follow me on Instagram @correeroofenercoach for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Finally, to learn more about the upcoming Costa Rica Retreat, go to: AwakeIn Retreat 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Contact Corree or find out more about Corree and learn about all the ways she does not choose to stay in one lane go here: https://correeroofener.com/

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Today, as I celebrate my 50th birthday, I’m reflecting on the one lesson that has changed my life more than any other: Courage doesn’t come when the fear goes away. It comes when we choose to move forward with the fear. Growth isn’t meant to be easy. It isn’t meant to feel comfortable. Growth demands that we step into places we’ve never been, ask questions we’ve never dared to ask, and believe in possibilities we can't yet see. We weren’t created to stay stagnant. We were born to evolve, to shift, to rise into the next version of who we are meant to be.

This birthday, I stepped into something deeply personal—asking for what I truly wanted. I asked for a baptism that reflected my heart, not anyone else’s expectations. And as Chad and I travel off-grid to Havasu Falls for this moment, I’m reminded that courage isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about trusting the nudge, speaking your dreams out loud, and believing that hope and possibility are worth fighting for.

So today, I ask you: What if you stopped asking “What if I fail?” and started asking “What if it works?” What if the unknown holds more joy, more healing, and more purpose than you could imagine? Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the belief that the life waiting for you is worth every single step.

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

What does it mean to truly serve? To go beyond good intentions and step into the messy, unpredictable, life-altering work of making a difference? My conversation with Kim Johnson was nothing short of transformative. Kim and her husband, Jed, didn’t just see a need—they felt it in their bones. They didn’t wait for the perfect plan, the guaranteed roadmap, or the safety of certainty. They said yes to something bigger than themselves and built Wide Awake International, an organization bringing dignity, love, and hope to boys and men with disabilities in Ukraine.

Their story is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about taking the next step, even when the path is unclear. From fostering children in Oregon to uprooting their lives and moving across the world, Kim and Jed have committed themselves to breaking cycles of neglect and institutionalization. They refuse to accept that "this is just the way it is." Instead, they’re rewriting the narrative—one life, one home, and one act of love at a time. Because once you know, you can’t unknow. And once you feel the weight of a need, you have a choice: look away or step in.

What is calling you to step in?

Make sure to learn more about Wide Awake International here: wideawakeinternational.org

To work with Corree and maximize your business' potential, go to: https://crfinancialfoundations.com/ 

Also, follow me on Instagram @correeroofenercoach for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Finally, to learn more about my upcoming Costa Rica Retreat, go to: https://correeroofener.myflodesk.com/utnh75ndtn

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Talking about money with our kids isn’t always easy—but it’s necessary. In fact, it’s one of the most impactful conversations we can have, and yet it’s the one most often avoided. If our kids don’t learn about money in the safety of our homes, they’ll learn it in the noise of culture—where more is always better, and worth is measured by labels, spending, or access. That’s not the legacy I want to leave. I’ve taught my kids through real-life examples—showing them where the money comes from, where it goes, and how intentional choices create freedom. Sometimes I did it well. Sometimes I fell short. But the one thing I’ve always come back to is this: I’m not here to hand my kids a golden platter. I’m here to teach them how to use their own two hands and hearts to build something meaningful—on their own terms.

Every child’s money story is going to be different, and that’s the beauty of it. Their financial fingerprint is just as unique as their soul. But our responsibility as parents is to open the door to those conversations. Not to shame, not to control—but to guide. To model what it looks like to earn, to save, to spend with intention. Whether it’s $20 a week saved at 16, or splitting the cost of a car, or learning to say “no” to a $10 bagel habit—these are the moments that shape not just spending habits, but character. What I’ve realized through raising six kids is this: our job isn’t to remove every obstacle. Our job is to give them tools, values, and the freedom to change their minds later. Because freedom—true freedom—isn’t just about money. It’s about having choices.

Contact Corree or find out more about Corree and learn about all the ways she does not choose to stay in one lane go here: https://correeroofener.com/

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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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Entrepreneurship is a wild, exhilarating ride—one that often starts with passion, purpose, and a dream. But when it comes to money, many business owners find themselves feeling lost, overwhelmed, or downright intimidated. That’s where courage comes in. In my conversation with Serena Shoup, a corporate CPA turned entrepreneur and mentor for bookkeepers, we dug into the power of financial clarity and the simple yet essential tools that can help small business owners feel more in control of their money.

One of the biggest mistakes business owners make? Avoiding their numbers. Whether it's fear of what they'll find, a lack of understanding, or simply not knowing where to start, avoidance is what keeps so many entrepreneurs from thriving. But as Serena pointed out, having three core financial systems—one for tracking your money, one for organizing receipts and paperwork, and one for managing cash flow—can completely transform how you run your business. It’s not about making finances complicated; it’s about making them work for you so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

And let’s talk about mindset—because how we think about money directly impacts how we handle it. The truth is, most of us weren’t taught how to properly manage business finances. That doesn’t mean we’re incapable of learning. Taking charge of your financial systems isn’t just about compliance or taxes; it’s about empowerment, freedom, and building a sustainable future for yourself and your business. Small, consistent steps—like checking your accounts weekly, categorizing expenses properly, and making sure you’re setting aside money for taxes—can have a massive impact in the long run.

Make sure to learn more about Serena here: https://www.ofcoursebookkeeping.com/

Find Serena on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper/

To work with Corree and maximize your business' potential, go to: https://crfinancialfoundations.com/ 

Also, follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Finally, to learn more about my upcoming Costa Rica Retreat, go to: https://correeroofener.myflodesk.com/utnh75ndtn

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

Contact Corree or find out more about Corree and learn about all the ways she does not choose to stay in one lane go here: https://correeroofener.com/

To Purchase Emotional Money click here: Emotional Money

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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree

What if I told you money could be easy? That might feel laughable when you’re staring down debt, stuck in survival mode, or carrying around the weight of a story that says you’re not “good with money.” But here's the truth I’ve learned through experience, not textbooks: money is not just about numbers—it's about beliefs. Most of us inherited stories around money before we ever had a paycheck in our hands. Stories of lack, of shame, of hustle, of survival. But what if we gave ourselves permission to rewrite those stories? What if we stopped trying to fit into someone else's idea of abundance and started defining wealth on our own terms?

Our financial life is as unique as our thumbprint. It’s shaped by our values, our relationships, our childhoods, and our dreams. That’s why I believe building wealth isn’t just about saving more or spending less—it’s about getting radically honest with yourself. What do you believe about money? What do you value most? Are your financial decisions aligned with those values, or are they driven by fear or expectation? Courageous money choices don’t always look flashy—they look like $20 into savings, choosing the car that aligns with your season, or giving yourself the freedom to change your mind five years from now because you planned for it today.

This work is about freedom. Not the kind that comes from having millions—but the kind that comes from knowing who you are, what you stand for, and building a life that reflects it. If you’re overwhelmed, start small. Ask yourself: What do I believe about money? And then: What do I want to believe instead? That shift alone can change everything.

Contact Corree or find out more about Corree and learn about all the ways she does not choose to stay in one lane go here: https://correeroofener.com/

To Purchase Emotional Money click here: Emotional Money

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.

Also, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/correeroofenercoach/ for more inspiration and practical wisdom for your business and life. 

Until next time, keep shining bright!

- Corree