The Courage is Built Here Podcast

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and Dale Carnegie trainer and bestselling author Precious Whitener explore what it means to stop shrinking yourself and start showing up fully. Precious shares how putting herself "on the shelf" affected her confidence and effectiveness, and how reconnecting with her values helped her reclaim her voice. Together, they discuss authenticity, triggers, respectful challenge, healthy conflict, and owning the value you bring to every room. 

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and leadership expert Moe Carrick explore the courage it takes to feel difficult emotions instead of avoiding them. Together, they discuss vulnerability, emotional awareness, connection, grief, and why learning to recognize feelings as valuable data can help us show up more fully in our relationships and at work.

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert Jenn Whitmer explore what it means to rewrite the stories we believe about ourselves. Jenn shares how navigating a toxic workplace, losing a job, and rebuilding her identity taught her that courage is often quieter than we expect. Together, they discuss curiosity, emotional awareness, resilience, and believing what is true about yourself even when fear tells a different story. 

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and Chief People Officer Lisa Whealon explore the courage it takes to leave something good in order to honor your values. Together, they discuss difficult conversations, resentment, empathy, workplace grief, and how leading with honesty and connection helps us love others well.

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and executive coach, author, and leadership expert Rhoda Banks explore what it means to stop hiding your story and fully embrace who you are. Rhoda shares how publishing her memoir required extraordinary courage and why authenticity, healthy boundaries, and self-awareness are essential for healing, leadership, and meaningful connection.

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and speaker, author, and resilience advocate Carey Portell explore what it means to care for yourself when life changes in an instant. Carey shares how surviving a disabling car crash taught her to let go of control, embrace acceptance, set healthy boundaries, and choose joy even through chronic pain and uncertainty.

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and G.R.I.T. founder Jennifer Bardot talk about what it takes to live the courage and values you teach others. Jennifer shares how leaving the security of corporate America to become an entrepreneur challenged her to move through anxiety, trust herself, and redefine failure. Together, they discuss burnout, boundaries, people pleasing, emotional warning signs, and the daily work of staying grounded in your values when life and leadership demand so much. 

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and LaDonna Ellis explore how to prepare for the next season of life without losing hope in the current one. LaDonna shares how becoming an empty nester, navigating career changes, caring for family, and holding tightly to her faith have taught her that joy is a choice, gratitude builds resilience, and courage often means preparing for the life you're praying for before you can fully see it. 

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and Ashley Mudd explore what it means to love others well without abandoning yourself in the process. Together they discuss boundaries, grief, resentment, asking for help, and why healthy relationships require both generosity and honest self-care.

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine and leadership coach Marc Braun explore what it means to be fully yourself even when fear is present. Marc shares how walking alongside his son during addiction recovery, along with experiences in marriage, leadership, and everyday life, taught him that courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to move forward with intention anyway. Together they discuss vulnerability, accountability, boundaries, compassion, and how authenticity builds deeper trust with ourselves and others.