Lisa's Story
A born performer and former professional dancer Lisa Powell Graham, MPA has been dazzling audiences globally with electric, thought-provoking keynote talks since 2009. She has given two successful TEDx talks as well, including one on How to Cultivate Calm in the Midst of Chaos which ranks in the top 2% of all TEDx talks.
A born change-maker, Lisa had worked on political campaigns since she was 8 years old when she volunteered for her uncle’s campaign for State Representative. She worked for Hillary Clinton twice and was part of her presidential campaign staff in 2016. She worked for President Barack Obama’s campaign in 2008 and President Joe Biden’s campaign in 2020. In 2005, she earned her Master in Public Administration Degree from Harvard University, focusing on best leadership practices.
A practicing Buddhist, Lisa has studied with some of the world’s top meditation instructors from the U.S. and India. She has led meditation and mindfulness workshops and retreats on three continents so far.
Lisa is a world traveler and a Martha Beck Certified Life Coach. Lisa has been to 34 countries on 5 continents and counting!
Lisa’s global mission is to touch, move, and inspire millions.
I help brilliant women lead empowered and joyful lives; build their thought leadership by speaking on stages, and live out their bucket list dreams!
Let’s Change the World Together!
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If your organization needs an inspiring keynote speaker…
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If you have a bucket list dream to deliver a TEDx talk…
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If you love to travel, & love the company of powerful women….
….you have come to the right place!
Lisa Powell Graham, MPA is an international keynote speaker, women’s leadership expert, and global retreat leader whose mission on Earth is to empower women to lead our best lives, live our true purpose, and have the most fun!
Lisa helps organizations and individuals practice well-being, manage stress, and increase creativity and productivity through dynamic keynote presentations incorporating neuroscience, cutting-edge research on leadership and wellness, and timeless mindfulness and meditation techniques. Click HERE to request Lisa as a speaker for your organization!
Lisa helps elevate teams to achieve their best through entertaining, engaging, inspiring keynotes that incorporate leadership lessons, meditation, and mindfulness techniques, and simple strategies for success, culled from her diverse life experiences as a world-traveling meditation teacher, a former professional dancer, and former staff of multiple U.S. Presidential campaigns. Click HERE for more on Lisa’s workforce trainings!
Lisa also helps brilliant women thought leaders land and slay their TEDx talks, and conquer the stage for other exciting speaking opportunities. Click HERE to learn more about Lisa’s current offerings on How to Give the Talk of a Lifetime!
P.S. Lisa is not formally affiliated with TEDx; she just loves their mission, and loves helping other women deliver the talk of a lifetime on the TEDx stage!
