Meet Lisa JimÉnez

More About Lisa

my transformational Journey

I grew up as a mixed-race kid in a small coastal town, where I witnessed a deeply segregated community. Even as a child, I knew something was unfair, but I did not have the words to describe what I saw. As I matured and learned more about systemic inequity, I began understanding the broader societal forces. 

Although capable, I had little interest in school until I took culturally focused classes. Seeing my lived experience reflected in the curriculum was life-changing. It opened my eyes to how injustice and systemic inequities affect communities worldwide. That experience shaped my belief in the power of education to build a just and equitable society.

After earning a degree in Ethnic Studies, I faced limited practical career opportunities as a single mother. Determined to support my family, I pursued education and became a bilingual teacher. While rewarding, I felt called to make a more significant systemic impact.

That drive led me to pursue another goal—and another degree. I earned a master’s in Organizational Development and Educational Leadership, which opened doors to executive management and consulting engagements. I led organizational change, business development, and social impact initiatives. I set my sights on climbing the career ladder and even considered a run for state office. On paper, it was a clear and successful path. But inside, I wasn’t happy and certainly wasn’t thriving.

My world fell apart as I was about to reach several of my career goals. A major health crisis left me bedridden for nearly a year. It was a time of deep reflection, grief, and uncertainty. Doctors advised acceptance. A knowing voice inside refused. This marked the beginning of the fight of my life.

I had pushed myself to the breaking point, achieving one goal after another. But this time, relentless effort wasn’t enough. My health battle halted everything and forced me to completely rethink my definition of success. What I thought was the end became the start of a profound transformation.

I became the driving force behind my own healing. When Western medicine offered no solutions, I found a new path forward. I would fully recover. Drawing on the same determination that fueled my career, I committed to a different journey grounded in balance, compassion, and wellness. I understood that bold ambitions were still attainable while giving myself permission to also live in joy and wellness. I redefined success, choosing not just to survive but to thrive. 

This transformation wasn’t something I accomplished alone. Like all meaningful achievements, it was a team effort. I’m deeply grateful to my angel helpers, integrative practitioners, and chosen family who stood by me and supported my healing. Today, I’m fully recovered.

In my work today, I draw on my academic knowledge, professional experience, and personal journey to create spaces where belonging, thriving, and transformation are possible for individuals and organizations. What you imagine is within reach, and I look forward to partnering with you to make it a reality.