Stephanie B.Coursey Bailey, MD, MS

I learned early that being me and upholding my values serve me best. Therefore, I manage my life with integrity and courage. I have PERMISSION to be me. Whatever you do, you have to do it from a clear sense of self...in order to be true. Going to college from the small town of Denton, Maryland was significant. How blessed to have proceeded to MeHarry Medical College in Nashville, TN to begin my career as a physician and all that proceeded beyond.  I have been granted PERMISSION to be an agent for healing and I am showing up to serve and be used each day.

I believe permission has been granted:  1) to live into the greatness GOD has assigned to us   2) to speak to and inspire others to act   3) to choose how we show up in the world   4) to say "no" ;  and   5) to be as Judy Garland said, "a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of someone else".    I am purposed to 'lift people up so that they may soar'.

I have completed twenty plus outstanding years of consistently successful career levels  where initiative, organizing, communicating, logical thinking, building trusting relationships and using common sense are essential, extensively practiced and at times, a matter of life or death. Ultimately, I have achieved international and national acclaim as a Public Health Expert, a speaker and coach/mentor.  I know what it means to listen well and have patience!

My life is balanced with the love of my husband, three adult children - all happily married; and three granddaughters, who are just simply "joy".   I read ferociously, attend to my music, travel, visit/communicate with family and friends; and at times, do nothing.... by permission. Living on our farm allows me to connect with "wonder" each and every day - praising GOD for my salvation and HIS blessings on my life. Because permission is granted, I am thankful without pause.

Questions and reflection are important to being better.  I am dedicated to "asking the more difficult question and raising the bar".