Lisa Ward, a motivational speaker, author, music executive, and platform builder, is dedicated to helping underrepresented voices be heard. Through her books, including "Empowered by Disadvantages," "Empowered by Disadvantages: Critical Thinking (2nd Edition)," and her autobiography "Voiceless," Lisa Ward shares her inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles and turning disadvantages into powerful tools for growth.

Living with dyslexia, Lisa Ward serves as a living example of a strengths-based approach, leveraging her big-picture thinking, pattern recognition, verbal storytelling, and resilience to create alternative pathways to success for learners. Her dedication to empowering others extends to various initiatives, such as founding Avodgy Collection, Humble Doc Publishing, SECDUM Magazine, and Deadline Production/Management, all of which help amplify creative talent while providing invaluable mentorship to the next generation.

Lisa Ward's extraordinary work and commitment to empowering others have been recognized in Motivate Magazine (2025) and with the Urban Elegance Entrepreneur Award (2025). Her production work has received multiple iTunes chart placements in (2024 & 2025). In 2024, she expanded her impact by launching the nonprofit Empowered Extraordinary Voices & Artist League Inc., equipping young creators and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build thriving careers and leave lasting legacies.

A documentary based on her autobiography, "Voiceless," is currently in development, further amplifying Lisa's mission to help individuals uncover the hidden advantages within their challenges and transform them into the building blocks of extraordinary lives, businesses, and legacies.

As Lisa Ward continues to make waves in the world of motivational speaking and beyond, her unwavering determination to turn adversity into opportunity remains a beacon of inspiration for all those striving to overcome their own obstacles and achieve greatness.