Between Love & Lessons: Unfiltered Conversations with Courtney

For some Mother’s Day is a celebration and for others it can bring grief, heartache, and unspoken pain. For many it is both. In this episode of Between Love and Lessons I explore the different layers of Mother’s Day beyond the flowers and greetings we often see. I begin with the origin of Mother’s Day which was rooted in advocacy, recognition, care, and peace and how it later evolved into a heavil...

It’s April. It’s Spring. It’s Resurrection weekend. And it’s my birthday month! So of course I’m excited to be back with another episode of Between Love and Lessons and I’m honored that my dear friend, Albert Tsibu, joined me again for another rich, layered, and intellectually grounded conversation. In this episode of Between Love and Lessons , Albert and I have a layered conversation about legacy...

It is a new year and I am grateful that I began it surrounded by love. I have been allowing myself to bask in the shifts taking place in my life, embracing rest, welcoming a change of scenery, and leaning fully into the adventures life presents. The first episode of Between Love and Lessons for 2026 marks a beautiful return, and I am joined by my longtime friend Albert Tsibu. Albert is an R&B and...

And in the words of Aaliyah, “it’s been too long and I’m lost without you”. I am being a tinch bit over dramatic, but I truly have missed connecting with you all. I know those of you who have been loving Between Love and Lessons have probably been wondering where I have been. There were moments when I was sick, shut in, and really needing to listen to my body. There were also many moments when I n...

Thank you for your patience with me posting today. I have intentionally been moving with ease and allowing myself to go at a slower pace while still experiencing momentum. Knowing that I can produce even while resting has been a game changer for me. I have been resting and winning and I am not making it up. As you listen to this love note, I briefly reflect on new wins, share more about what to ex...

Oftentimes people and society will try to make you feel small and as if you aren’t good enough if you aren’t trending or if you don’t have thousands and thousands of followers. However, I want to remind us that quantity is less important than impact, engagement, and reach. This podcast episode isn’t to discuss social media metrics. It’s to remind us of our power no matter where we are in our lives...

Sometimes life feels stuck, stagnant, or like failure, but that does not mean you are off track. In this episode, I reflect on being content in your journey, trusting God’s plan, and recognizing growth even when it does not feel visible. I share my perspective on Ruth and Boaz, a story I have been reflecting on all year, and how God’s plan unfolded for both of them. It was not just about Ruth bein...

In this in-between episode of Between Love and Lessons, I’m sharing a quick word from my heart to yours, because sometimes the smallest reminders can carry the biggest encouragement. This Love Note is a gentle reminder for the moments when the journey feels heavy. It’s about showing yourself compassion, giving yourself room to breathe, and trusting that even when progress feels slow, you are still...

I’m Courtney, and this is a space for authentic, transparent, and healing conversations about life, love, and everything in between. In this episode, I introduce Between Love and Lessons and I also share a word of encouragement discussing the story of Sarah from the Bible and how impatience almost cost her God’s promise. Her story reminds us to trust God’s timing. Trust in the Lord with all your h...