Below is a school essay I wrote at the tender age of 14 shortly after the passing of my dear Nana on 28 April 1987. As I re-read my reflections and honor her today, I’m ever more aware that the significance of change and transition has always been poignantly evident to me. My grandmother, known […]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — LisaMarie Enterprises LLC is proud to announce that its CEO, LisaMarie Smith, is now serving as President of Ellevate’s North Carolina Triangle Chapter after serving as founding co-president this past year. “My role as chapter President is to continue developing a chapter that is truly a networking leader, not only within […]

In light of recent and increasing numbers of catastrophic events, it’s important to recognize that every individual will have a different, organic response to tragic change. Sudden change is often riddled with doubt, fear, and grief. There will be a lot of “Why?” questions in these situations, and we must realize that there’s always fear present […]