Cortne Lee Smith
Cortne’ Lee Smith is a Corporate Grief & Wellness Trainer, workplace emotional health advocate, and founder of 1 Million Hearts Reconnected. Based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, she brings a powerful blend of analytics, faith, and compassion to her work, helping individuals and organizations navigate grief, loss, and life transitions with clarity and purpose. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a background in actuarial studies and statistics, Cortne’ is known for her ability to translate complex emotional experiences into practical, life-giving strategies.
As co-founder of Relationship Service Station, Cortne’ serves as a trusted guide for personal, professional, and relational growth. Her philosophy—often described as “The Actuarial Attraction”—centers on creating a formula for life where feelings are fuel and faith is the guide. With extensive experience in life coaching, corporate training, ministry leadership, and media, she has supported thousands through workshops, coaching programs, radio, newsletters, and digital platforms. Her work empowers people to move beyond loss, strengthen relationships, and lead healthier, more connected lives at work and at home.
In addition to her coaching and training practice, Cortne’ is a licensed insurance agent, published author, and certified life and happiness coach through Transformation Academy. Her unique career journey also includes more than two decades with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, where she led large-scale training initiatives and organizational programs—experience that deeply informs her work with corporate and institutional clients today. Grounded in love, faith, and service, Cortne’ Lee Smith remains committed to helping hearts reconnect, teams heal, and people thrive—beyond loss.
• Goal Success Life Coach
• Happiness Life Coach
• Clark Atlanta University
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a profound personal transformation that reshaped both my life and my work. After the loss of my first husband and later remarrying a widower, I felt called to redirect my 21-year career in corporate training toward grief wellness, supporting both adults and youth through honest, heart-centered education. My work is grounded in sincere care, faith, and the belief that grief holds growth when we are willing to move through it—principles I carry into every session, always with prayer before and after.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is simple but essential: heal yourself first. When you lead from a grounded, open heart, your work becomes impactful and authentic—without that, there’s a risk of unintentionally harming others. Be intentional about the legacy you want to leave, and let that guide how you show up and serve.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are connection, nurturing, and presence. Cooking allows me to care for others in a tangible, meaningful way, while spending time with my grandchildren reminds me of the importance of patience, joy, and legacy—values that ground me and shape how I show up in everything I do.