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 authenticit...

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,...

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 war...

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 yo...

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. T...

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here , Justine and educator, writer, and advocate Dr. Ashley Brewer talk about what it looks like to stop abandoning yourself in the pursuit of achievement, productivity, and caring for everyone else. Ashley shares how a season of burnout, grief, and identity loss became an invitation to slow down, embrace rest, establish healthier boundaries, and rediscover who...

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine welcomes therapeutic musician, TEDx speaker, and two-time breast cancer thriver Amy Camie to Pathway One, Feel It All. Amy shares how a life changing shift in perspective transformed her experience with cancer, emotional healing, and self compassion. Together, they explore values, beliefs, parts work, forgiveness, curiosity, and the courage to slow...

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine sits down with psychologist and researcher Dr. Clay Brigance to explore what happens when life forces you to let go of who you thought you would be. Through his personal infertility journey, Clay shares how shame, grief, identity struggles, and fear became the catalyst for deeper connection, meaningful research, and a new understanding of courage t...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Tim Bounds to explore Pathway Four, Love Others Well, and what it takes to stay connected when relationships get difficult. Tim shares how conflict, vulnerability, accountability, and honest conversations can strengthen trust, deepen relationships, and help people move from avoiding tension to navigating it with courage.

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Dr. Jamie Burkhart to explore Pathway Three, Be Fully You, and what it looks like to care deeply for others without completely losing yourself in the process. Jamie shares how leadership, motherhood, faith, and service shaped her understanding of boundaries, resentment, asking for help, and reclaiming who she is beyond constantly car...

In this solo episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine answers questions from her community about self-care, burnout, boundaries, and what it really means to show up for yourself. Through Pathway Two, Embody Again, she explores why so many people wait until they are exhausted before caring for themselves, how to start small when self-care feels overwhelming, and why caring for yourself is not self...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Mollie Bolton to explore Pathway One, Feel It All, and what it looks like to support others without absorbing their emotions. They talk about balancing empathy with boundaries, staying grounded in your values during difficult moments, and learning how to care for others without losing yourself in the process. 

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Dr. Kelley Watts to explore Pathway Five, Do the Work, and what it looks like to stop living from unspoken expectations and start clearly communicating your needs. Kelley shares how owning your part, recalibrating when things are not working, and letting go of old stories can transform relationships, reduce resentment, and create mor...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Sam Riden to explore Pathway Four, Love Others Well, and what it looks like to choose connection over being right. Sam shares how leadership, relationships, and personal growth have required him to lean into hard conversations, build trust through vulnerability, and move away from rescuing toward truly loving others with clarity and...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Steph Auping to explore Pathway Three, Authenticity, and what it looks like to stop playing a role and start showing up as your full self. Steph shares stories from her global leadership work and personal life about embracing vulnerability, navigating pressure, and learning that being fully yourself is what truly creates connection a...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Betsy Reznicek to explore Pathway Two, Embody Again, and what it looks like to stop running on empty and start taking care of yourself. Betsy shares her experience of burnout as a nonprofit founder, the moment she asked for help, and how a sabbatical not only restored her but reshaped her organization’s culture.

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Dr. Darryl Diggs to explore Pathway One, Feel It All, and what it really means to experience your emotions without being ruled by them. Darryl shares a powerful story of failure, shame, and perseverance through his journey with triathlons, and how learning to align with his values helped him process emotions, ask for help, and ultima...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Mary Pat Jacobs to talk about Pathway Five, Do the Work, and what it really takes to stop people-pleasing and start choosing yourself. Mary Pat shares her journey of being laid off, starting her own business, and learning how to take risks, rewrite old stories, and move forward with courage even when fear and uncertainty are still pr...

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Marcy Bursac to talk about Pathway Four, Love Others Well, and what it really looks like to choose love in the hardest moments. Marcy shares her journey adopting her children through foster care, the emotional weight of uncertainty, and the daily courage it took to fully love even when there was no guarantee of the outcome.

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Ali Carson to talk about Pathway Three, Be Fully You, and what it looks like to stop performing and start showing up authentically. Ali shares how years of trying to be perceived as professional led her to mask parts of herself, and how stepping into roles aligned with her strengths helped her embrace her true personality, let go of...