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 […]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — LisaMarie Smith announces the opening of LisaMarie Enterprises LLC Franklin Street office. The announcement accompanies the launch of her refined brand, LisaMarie In Conversation™ and new, state-of-the-art website. “Living and working in downtown Chapel Hill is ideal. I’m a five-minute walk from my green-built condominium to my office. The Franklin Street […]

  Seasonal change often catches us by surprise. We scurry through our busy days, and then suddenly a fresh breeze caresses our cheek and it dawns on us that fall really is in the air. There’s not only an annual axis rotation occurring, but we’ve got a full-blown environmental transition happening as well. Who among us doesn’t […]