Corrine McLaughlin: From Foster Youth to Spiritual Healer: A Journey of Ancestral Courage and Sacred Calling

Corrine McLaughlin is the founder of Royal Roots Co., a certified Shamanic Practitioner, Spiritual Wellness Coach, and a proud Brooklyn native whose life and work are grounded in transformation, truth, and transcendence. This year, we are proud to honor Corrine with the Courage Award at the 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage for her fearless commitment to ancestral healing, self-liberation, and generational restoration.

Corrine McLaughlin - Courage Award Honoree

Rooted in Resilience, Guided by Spirit

Corrine’s early life was marked by instability and constant transition as a former foster youth. But it was within those turbulent spaces that she discovered her sacred gifts—resilience, intuition, and an inner knowing that healing was not only possible, but inevitable. Her journey reflects a deep return to self and spirit, where survival gave way to purpose, and pain became a portal to profound wisdom.

A Path of Service and Awakening

Corrine earned a double bachelor’s degree Magna Cum Laude in Psychology and Human Services and spent over a decade supporting children and families as a dedicated social worker. While her heart was in service, her spirit craved deeper meaning—an awakening that led her to embrace the ancestral path of shamanism and holistic healing.

Creating Royal Roots Co.: A Home for Sacred Healing

Through her spiritual wellness brand, Royal Roots Co., Corrine has created a sacred space for soul nourishment. Her offerings include handcrafted spiritual tools, sound healing, intuitive energy work, and transformational sister circles. She blends modern psychology with ancient medicine to support individuals returning home to themselves—emotionally, spiritually, and energetically.

A New Legacy: Healing the Lineage

Corrine’s work is more than a business—it is a lineage mission. By reclaiming ancestral wisdom and cultivating community healing, she is building a new legacy for herself, her children, and the generations to come. She now stands as a mother, healer, and spiritual guide—proof that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the audacity to rise despite it.

Honoring Corrine’s Sacred Courage and Vision

At the 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards, we are honored to uplift Corrine McLaughlin for walking the path of healing with purpose and power. Her story is a radiant reminder that our beginnings do not define us—and that healing, when rooted in courage, becomes a revolutionary act of love.