Corrie Gallien Collective

05/02/2026

Attorney and Author Corrie Gallien is attending the Time Well Spent Magazine Launch today. She is a contributing author with a column on Women's Empowerment.

04/16/2026

This award belongs to my community just as much as it belongs to me.

Read my latest blog post to see what the Top 20 Under 40 honor truly means:

This past Friday, I had the privilege of being honored as part of Acadiana's Top 20 Under 40 by the705. The gala was held in the UL Student Union Ballroom, sponsored by Advancial Credit Union. The evening was beautiful: elegant, lively, and full of people doing meaningful work in our community. But....

04/09/2026

I’m this week’s guest on biz show Out to Lunch Acadiana, live from Listen to 'Tell It Like It Is' & check out the pix here:

OUT TO LUNCH Business over lunch. Each week Christiaan invites guests from Acadiana's business community to join him for sushi at Tsunami in downtown Lafayette. Beyond the foundations of the Acadiana economy - oil, cuisine, music - there is a vast network of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even...

04/07/2026

Exciting News: I was recently featured on the .to.lunch.acadiana podcast. The episode will air today on KRVS 88.7 FM at 1 pm CST. Check it out. If you can't catch the radio airing, you can stream it here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWzc0J-FNmi/?igsh=MW1zYzFoZ2I0bDRzdw==

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7whci4a1Cjkr2nHBMDiqI4?si=ZIdDBbgiT_KaD1fYeAIqRA

It's Acadiana: Out to Lunch · Episode

03/13/2026

Women’s History Month is deeply personal to me.

I am proud to be a woman who chose courage over silence…
A woman who walked through hardship and found purpose on the other side…
A woman who understands that strength is not always loud — sometimes it is the quiet decision to keep going, to rebuild, and to tell your story so others know they are not alone.

Sharing my journey has not always been easy. Vulnerability requires bravery. But healing lives in honesty, and power grows when we stop hiding our stories.
This month, I honor every woman who is surviving, rebuilding, leading, nurturing, protecting, and rising — often all at once.

Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter.

Here’s to women who rise — and help others rise with them. 🤍

— Corrie Gallien
Author of Personal Injury: The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships

11/25/2025

✨ New Blog Post! ✨

If your holiday plans are coming together at the very last minute, trust me—you’re not alone.

I just dropped a new post on why it’s perfectly okay if your family doesn’t have it all together this season. Life is busy, schedules clash, and sometimes the magic happens chaotically.

Read it here ➡️ https://thelafayettemom.com/holidays/last-minute-holiday-planning-why-its-okay-if-your-family-doesnt-have-it-all-together/

Let’s normalize imperfect holidays.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 💛

Last-Minute Holiday Planning :: Why It’s Okay If Your Family Doesn’t Have It All Together Holidays can be chaotic — especially if you have a big family

11/12/2025

💜 Leadership in Action: My Journey Through Leadership Lafayette 💜

This past year, I had the honor of participating in Leadership Lafayette Class ###VIII — The Great 38. What began as a desire to better understand my community turned into one of the most transformative experiences of my leadership journey.

Through hands-on learning, heartfelt discussions, and powerful collaborations, I discovered that leadership isn’t a title — it’s a choice. It’s choosing to care, to act, and to keep showing up for your community.

I recently shared my full reflection on what this journey taught me — about leadership, community, and the power of connection.

✨ Read my latest blog post: https://corriegallien.com/leadership-lafayette-experience/

1. Opening Reflection: Stepping Into Leadership Lafayette I first learned about Leadership Lafayette through my dear friend, Liz Romar, a proud graduate of Class 37. She believed I would be a great fit, nominated me, and encouraged me to apply. I was drawn to Leadership Lafayette because I wanted to...

10/28/2025

My new blogpost is now live on Lafayette Mom's website.

In honor of Selective Mutism Awareness Month, I wrote about my daughter's journey with selective mutism.

Read it here:

When Silence Speaks :: My Daughter’s Journey with Selective Mutism The Silence That Spoke Volumes My oldest daughter, Melani, has always been exceptional

10/27/2025

Abuse doesn’t always leave bruises—but it often leaves survivors financially devastated.

My book, The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships, reveals the hidden financial toll of abuse and offers legal insights, personal stories, and empowering tools to help survivors rebuild from the ground up.

Including:
*Real stories and lived truths
*A free mini-guide: 5 Financial Realities Survivors Face
*A call for justice that includes economic repair

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q2AElg

10/18/2025

Honored to receive the Be Brave Award from the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women! 💜

This moment reminded me that bravery flourishes in community—and that our voices have the power to inspire change.

Read my reflection on the experience in my latest blog post:

https://corriegallien.com/corries-story/