Meet Lissa, an entrepreneur and eternal adventurer, Lissa feels most alive when she’s hiking, camping or diving. Travel and nature give her perspective — reminding her to slow down, breathe deeply, and savour the moment.
For someone who supports so many others, self-care has become an intentional practice. She’s learned that planning and boundaries create the space she needs for herself — and that she doesn’t have to be everything to everyone. Beauty isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence — that effortless confidence that comes from feeling good inside and being comfortable in your own skin.
As she’s grown older, her strength has softened. Once driven by sheer determination, she now finds power in quiet, patience, and letting herself off the hook. Her friendships are her compass — a circle of reflection, laughter, and shared wisdom through the ebb and flow of parenting and caregiving.
Loyal, curious, and endlessly supportive, Lissa reminds us that beauty is found in how we live, love, and lift each other up.
- How do you care for your own well-being while supporting so many others?
Not sexy but - planning, intention and discipline. I can be pretty good at wasting my own time and I’ve never been a great planner. I’m learning that planning gives me the space I need for me. That and not being everything to everyone.
2. What does beauty look and feel like to you now, in your 50s?
3. What has growing older taught you about strength, softness, and surrender?
I’ve always had a lot of masculine energy and that has shifted over the last 10 years. That is an energy I didn’t want to sustain. There is wisdom and strength in being soft. There is strength in quiet and timing; when and the how are the most important. And I now revel in letting myself off the hook!
4. How have your friendships helped you through the push-pull of parenting and caregiving?
I love my friendships for reflection and mutual support. Some of my close friends are at similar stages and we share a lot about all of it! You need to know it’ s not just you. Sharing situations, experiences and advice is also really supportive and useful.
5. What would your younger self be proud to know about the woman you are today?
My younger self would be proud to know that I persevered. That I was told I couldn't and I did anyway.
