The Lisa Show

So many of us imagined a more creative version of ourselves, only to grow up and find ourselves struggling to find the time to even begin. Lisa talks with bestselling author and teacher Ally Condie about what creativity really looks like in the middle of busy, imperfect lives. Together, they explore perfectionism, gratitude, and why creativity doesn’t require ideal conditions to matter. It’s an honest, hopeful conversation for anyone trying to make something beautiful while juggling real life.

Check out more of Ally's work at her website: https://www.allycondie.com/

If you’ve ever felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day, you’re not alone. According to efficiency expert Megan Sumrell of "The Pink Bee," the problem might not be your schedule, but how you’re managing it. Lisa sits down with Megan to explore why traditional time management systems often fall short and how a simple shift like planning your week with rest as a requirement, not a reward, can make all the difference. It’s a practical, encouraging conversation about finding more time, reducing stress, and building a routine that actually works for your real life.

For more of Megan's work, be sure to check out her website: https://www.megansumrell.com/

Feeling optimistic can be hard--especially in a world that gets increasingly complicated. David Butler joins Lisa to explore where real optimism comes from, how we can hold onto it, and the small things we can say or do that will make all the difference to our worldviews. This episode is a hopeful, practical look at choosing to see the good and finding more of it than you expected.

Think travel has to cost thousands? Think again. Budget travel expert Jilene Brady joins Lisa to break down how she flies her family around the world for a fraction of the listed price. From scoring cheap fares to making credit card points actually make sense, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you see more of the world without draining your bank account.

For more travel deals be sure to check out Jilene's Instagram: @thetravelingdeals

Have you ever felt stuck while waiting for something to happen? Nonprofit leader Stacey Hofman of Ghana Make a Difference joins Lisa to share how an unexpected season of being stranded far from home became the start of something bigger than she ever planned. This episode is a reminder that even in limbo, small acts of good can ripple outward in ways we never imagined.

For more of Stacey's work check out her Ghana Make a Difference: https://www.instagram.com/ghana_make_a_difference?igsh=enRndGo1bGVtcTJt&utm_source=qr