Meet Christie Harrison | Business Consultant, Author & Speaker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Christie Harrison and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christie, how do you think about risk?
I think about risk very differently now than I did earlier in life. For me, risk is not about being reckless or making emotional decisions. Risk is about being willing to move forward when there is no guarantee, but there is purpose, preparation, and faith behind the decision.

Taking risks has played a major role in both my personal life and my career. Some of the biggest turning points in my life required me to step into the unknown before I had everything figured out. Moving to Texas, rebuilding after loss, starting over professionally, writing my memoir, and relaunching my business all required some level of courage. None of those decisions came with a perfect roadmap, but each one forced me to grow.

That is also one of the reasons I wrote Chrissy Being Chrissy: Raw Lessons on Risks, Realness and Rising. The book is about real life, real decisions, and what happens when you choose to rise even when life does not go according to plan. It tells the truth about risk, that it can be uncomfortable, scary, and stretching, but it can also be the very thing that leads you into purpose.

Through Core Performance 38:16, I now help other people and businesses think about risk in a more structured way. In business, risk should not be ignored, but it also should not paralyze you. My work focuses on helping clients create structure, identify gaps, strengthen operations, and make better decisions so they can move forward with clarity instead of chaos.

Looking back, I can honestly say that risk has shaped almost every major part of my journey. It has helped me build confidence, trust myself more, and understand that growth often requires movement before comfort shows up. I believe some risks are necessary because they push us beyond survival and into the life, business, and impact we were meant to build.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Core Performance 38:16, LLC is a business consulting and professional development firm focused on helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations create structure, strengthen operations, improve leadership, and move forward with clarity. Through my work, I help clients with strategic planning, standard operating procedures, risk management, leadership development, professional growth, and decision-making support.

What sets Core Performance 38:16 apart is that my work is not just theoretical. I bring real-life experience, professional experience, and personal resilience into the way I serve my clients. I have worked in leadership, project management, operations, administration, real estate, and public-sector environments, so I understand how important structure, communication, and accountability are when trying to build something sustainable. I do not believe in giving people surface-level motivation without helping them create a real plan. My goal is to help people move from vision to action.

I am most proud of the fact that Core Performance 38:16 represents both strategy and purpose. The business is about more than consulting. It is about helping people and organizations see what is possible when they have the right structure, support, and confidence to move forward. I am also proud of the connection between my business and my book, Chrissy Being Chrissy: Raw Lessons on Risks, Realness and Rising. My book tells the personal side of my journey, while Core Performance 38:16 reflects the professional side of what I have built from those lessons.

Getting to this point was not easy. Like many entrepreneurs, I have had to navigate uncertainty, slow seasons, hard decisions, personal transitions, and the challenge of building while still becoming. There were moments when I had to start over, pivot, and trust that the experience I had gained was preparing me for something bigger. I overcame many of those challenges by staying rooted in faith, being willing to learn, asking hard questions, and refusing to let temporary setbacks define the entire story.

One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that structure creates freedom. Whether in life or business, you cannot build something sustainable on chaos. You need clarity, systems, accountability, and the courage to make decisions before everything feels perfect. I have also learned that growth requires honesty. You have to be willing to look at what is working, what is not working, and what needs to change.

What I want the world to know about me, my brand, and my story is that I am not someone who simply talks about resilience, risk, or growth. I have lived it. I know what it means to rebuild, to take risks, to lead through uncertainty, and to keep rising. Through Core Performance 38:16 and Chrissy Being Chrissy, my mission is to help others do the same, to envision what is possible, believe they are capable, and achieve it with intention, structure, and purpose.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend came to visit the DFW area for a week, I would want the trip to feel like a full picture of who I am and what I love about this area: good food, meaningful conversation, culture, business, creativity, and a little bit of Texas energy.

I would start the week in Mansfield because that is home base for me. We would spend time in Historic Downtown Mansfield, visit local shops, grab coffee or lunch, and enjoy the small-business atmosphere. I love places where you can actually feel the community, and Mansfield has that balance of growth, family, entrepreneurship, and hometown connection.

From there, we would definitely spend a day in Fort Worth. I would take them to the Stockyards because you cannot visit this area and not experience a little Western culture. We would walk around, take pictures, eat, shop, and enjoy the energy. Another Fort Worth day would be more relaxed and cultural, with a visit to the Kimbell Art Museum or one of the museums in the Cultural District, followed by dinner and a walk around Sundance Square.

For Dallas, I would make it a mix of beauty, food, and city life. We would visit the Dallas Arboretum, especially if the weather is nice, and then spend time exploring neighborhoods like Bishop Arts or Deep Ellum. I enjoy places with character, murals, restaurants, music, and creative people, so those areas would definitely be on the list.

I would also include a fun day in Arlington or Grand Prairie. Depending on the season, we might catch a game, visit one of the entertainment districts, or check out EpicCentral for food, lights, music, and a more energetic night out.

Food would absolutely be part of the experience. I would take them somewhere with a great brunch, somewhere with good Mexican food, somewhere with a nice dinner atmosphere, and definitely somewhere we could sit, talk, laugh, and not feel rushed. For me, the best memories are usually made over a meal and real conversation.

By the end of the week, I would want my best friend to experience more than just tourist spots. I would want them to meet the people, see the growth, feel the community, and understand why DFW is such a special place to build, live, create, and connect. The best part of this area is not just the places. It is the people, the ambition, the culture, and the way so many different stories are being built here at the same time.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would dedicate my shoutout first to God, because my story has required faith in every season. There were many moments where I had to keep moving forward even when I did not have the full picture, and my faith has been a major part of that.

After God, I have to recognize my mom. Her love, support, prayers, and encouragement have been a foundation in my life. She has been there through so many different seasons, and her presence has helped shape the woman I am today.

I also have to give credit to my family. My husband, Chris, has supported me through entrepreneurship, authorship, rebuilding, and every new idea that comes with being married to someone who is always creating and growing. My children have also been a huge part of my “why.” They have watched me take risks, start over, work hard, and continue becoming. A lot of what I do is rooted in legacy and showing them what is possible.

I am also grateful for the mentors, clients, friends, readers, and community members who have encouraged me along the way. Whether through Core Performance 38:16 or my book, Chrissy Being Chrissy, every person who has trusted me, supported me, shared my work, purchased the book, booked a service, or simply reminded me to keep going has played a role in this journey. Success is never built alone, and I am thankful for the people who have helped me rise, both personally and professionally.

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