We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Courtney Dorsey. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Courtney below.

Courtney, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

What my parents did right was have me! I’m joking. I believe what my parents did right was raise my siblings and me to put God first in our lives. Having that foundation has been pivotal in my life’s ups and down. It’s reminded me what to put my hope and faith in. It’s grounded me when I became too prideful or egotiscal. It’s strengthened me when I’ve been in dark places. Without that foundation, I feel that I would never have found my way through this complex life.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Raw, real, and relatable, Courtney Dorsey, professionally known as
Life Coach Coe, is a proud public
school teacher during the day, and
a blogger, podcaster, and certified
life coach by night. An Amazon
best-selling co-author of Women
Connected in Wisdom Vol I, Coach
Coe has gone on to become a public
speaker and advocate for social
wellness among women. She is the owner of the Talk Sessions w/
Coe community podcast, discussing important topics historically
considered taboo in the Black community and the author of
Monday Motivation from Coemail-a weekly article to personally
and relationally motivate Black women.
Born and raised in south Louisiana, she obtained her Bachelor’s
degree in Psychology from the historically Black college/
university, Southern University and A & M College, and a
master’s degree in Psychology from the Christian institution
LeTourneau University.
Currently, she is living in Atlanta, Georgia and studying
education. In her leisure time, Coe is an avid reader, recreational
dancer, true crime fanatic, and foodie. She loves spirituality,
mental health, family, black excellence, equal opportunities, and
education. She is a loving daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and
friend.
You can connect with Courtney at [email protected] lifecoachcoe.com

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson I had to unlearn was to stop thinking so small. Being that I was from a small town and hadn’t seen very much of the world outside of my four corners, I had to unlearn thinking within my own bubble, expand my thought process, and become a more critical AND creative thinker. The only professions that I really knew about were doctor, teacher, lawyer, nurse, etc., and I would be able to provide a reputable life for myself and family with those wonderful career choices. As my creative side started to develop more, I realized those weren’t necessarily the only options I wish I had. Then I was exposed to the wonderful world of college, reading, people, and traveling, and learned more from others and experiences that helped me understand that I didn’t have to be one or the other, I didn’t have to have a traditional life to be successful. Hell, I didn’t even have to have an extraordinary life to be successful. I just have to unlearn thinking small and be strategically ambitious and faithful. Now, I am a teacher and a writer.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative is actually being creative. Inventing new things, experiencing new ways of life, opening oneself to more possibilities without feeling far away from God is a wonderful feeling. God is The Creator, He’s a creative. If I’m made in His likeness and image, than I should bask in the creative realm of my mind and heart through meditation, reading the Word, connecting with The Source, and operating in that calling/purpose. I’ve tried to this without God and it really sucks, I’ve tried to be one way and my creative side felt starved (The Holy Spirit). The most rewarding aspect is the flexibility and fluidity of creativity; it keeps flowing when used.

Contact Info:

• Website: lifecoachcoe.com
• Instagram: @lifecoachcoe
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@lifecoachcoe4839?si=7roZWyGWnV84CKPW
• Other: https://linktr.ee/lifecoachcoe

Image Credits
Art Spirit Photography