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Straw Is Striking a Nerve—and Rightfully So I noticed the buzz around Straw—the 2025 psychological crime drama by Tyler Perry now streaming on Netflix—but I didn’t rush to watch it. It wasn’t until my sister, Oleda, invited me to sit down and watch it that I gave in. She raved about the film—but also gave me a…

From Author to Advocate, and Now… Lafayette Mom Contributor Thank you all for following along on this incredible journey of authorship, public speaking, and advocacy. Your support means everything. If you’ve been keeping up, you know I’ve had the privilege of participating in several meaningful opportunities—sharing my story, my voice, and my heart with broader…

I have exciting news to share: Corrie Gallien Collective, LLC is now officially incorporated! 🎉 For many, forming an LLC is simply about business structure, liability protection, or tax planning. And as someone who frequently speaks on the importance of proper business formation, I fully believe in laying the right legal foundation. But this milestone is about more…

Today was nothing short of monumental. I had the incredible honor of speaking at the FINS Conference as part of a collaborative presentation led by Judge Michelle Breaux, who aptly named our session “It Takes a Village.” And today, our village showed up—in full force. While I often speak publicly about youth advocacy, today’s message felt different.…

This past weekend, I had the honor of participating in two incredible events: the Spring Tell-All Panel and the Breathe and Bloom Women’s Success Workshop. You can read more about this weekend here. Both experiences reinforced something I believe at my core: 👉 Success should be shared, not gatekept. When women come together to exchange knowledge, experiences, and strategies,…

I’ve spent the past year pouring pieces of myself into pages—writing a book I never imagined I’d have the strength to write, but one I knew the world needed. Personal Injury: The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships  Officially launching September 2025. This work is more than a book—it’s a reckoning. A reflection. A call to awareness…