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How I Show Up
I am fully and completely connected to my North Star and operating intentionally within my Life's Purpose. This means I show up authentically as myself in everything I do. I've spent the last two decades crafting my voice and learning from others to better be able to respond to their needs and build for the future. Every project I take on, every initiative I launch, and every dream I build is rooted in meaningful impact.
2015: INNOVATION AWARD PRESENTED BY THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, LOS ANGELES AND MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI
2016: MAYORAL APPOINTMENT AS COMMISSIONER ON LONG BEACH COMMISSION FOR TECH INNOVATION
2016: WONDER WOMEN TECH IS ONE OF THE 11 ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NATION TO RECEIVE A NEXT GENERATION LEADER FROM THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP 2016-2017
2016: LONG BEACH POST’S 2016 “40 UNDER 40” WINNER
2017: MEDIUM’S "100 WOMEN IN TECH TO FOLLOW"
2017: AWARD OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED BY MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA, CITY OF LONG BEACH
2018: SENATE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE FROM SENATOR ALEN LOWENTHAL
2019: ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S “100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN”
2020: HEART CENTERED TECH AWARD FROM SENATOR BEN ALLEN
2020: 101 BLACK TECH TITANS
2021: "VISIONARY WOMEN AWARD" - DIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE
2022: TOP FINALIST FOR REVOLUTION HER AWARDS FOR IMPACT IN LEADERSHIP
2023: AWARDED COVER STORY FOR DIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE
2024: COMPASSIONATE LEADERS CIRCLE AWARD NOMINEE
2024-2025: OBAMA FOUNDATION LEADERS USA COHORT
2024: WLDA: "CHANGEMAKER FOR DATA & AI" AWARD NOMINEE
2025: POCSTOCK'S "FUTURE OF BLACK AMERICA" TOP 50 LIST
Awards & Recognition
TRUSTED BY:
150+
Number of stages I have spoken on globally
300+
Number of Brands I have worked with
2.5M
Number of People I have impacted
Number of humans and animals I have hugged
20k
compassionate results:
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
"I consider you to be one of the most compassionate, professional women that I have come in contact with.
"Lisa Mae you’re one of the most selfless people I know." - Lucy R.K.
- Brenda D.
“I never knew how great it could be working with a content creator who GETS it. Mathilde really gets it.”
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- rachel, photographer
Ways to Work Together
Speaking
HIRE ME TO SPEAK, KEYNOTE, MODERATE OR PARTICIPATE ON A PANEL OR FIRESIDE CHAT
Programming
HIRE ME TO DESIGN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL PROGRAMMING, CONFERENCES, HACKATHONS & MORE
Workshops
HIRE ME TO CUSTOM BUILD WORKSHOPS OR TRAININGS FOR YOUR TEAMS OR COMPANY
A Love Letter Testimonial:
"The true measure of a woman is how she treats a person who can do her absolutely no good."
Thank you for providing a welcoming, safe space for us and the opportunities to connect deeply with each other. Your selflessness allowed several of us to attend TechCrunch in one of the most expensive cities in the world, and stay virtually free. Who does that?
Your generous act was not in vain and you should know you have an indestructible team of women who will rise up to support you at a moment's notice.
You are building unbreakable coalitions of Powerful Women
(and yes, the light will always outweigh the dark!).
I'm still reeling in the afterglow of WWT/TechCrunch; I met incredibly talented women/men
and made invaluable tech connections, thanks to you.
Lisa Mae, you are appreciated for who you are and all that you do to advance the cause of powerful women in Tech – leading the way for a more diverse, inclusive and healthy workplace on our terms –
for generations to come.
-Katherine C.
Speaking
"As a dynamic speaker and transformative leader, I bring a unique blend of empathy, storytelling, and future-focused insights to inspire audiences worldwide."
Lisa Mae Brunson crafts experiences. With each talk, Lisa Mae invites her audience to journey into new ways of thinking, feeling, and leading. Her unique approach, blending storytelling with visionary ideas, leaves audiences not only inspired but ready to create tangible change in their lives and organizations.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You're looking for a transformative speaker who extracts the human experience.
Programming
I bring over 15+ years as a conference, hackathon, and program designer to custom build programming for every need.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You're looking for a skilled visionary to design innovative programming and experiences.
Lisa Mae has designed programming engaging hundreds of topics and experiences for conferences, activations, hackathons, in-house events, external events, partners, and more. She has also been tapped to build panels, conversation topics, and experiential programming by Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and more.
Workshops
Creating impact and seeing transformation in real-time brings me great joy! I love the intimacy of workshops and interactive sessions.
Lisa Mae custom creates workshops, trainings, and interactive experiences for companies and organizations that tackle challenging topics, and unique lived experiences. Whether you're looking to inspire with corporate education, or upskill your teams, Lisa Mae leads with grace and compassion to deliver transformative impact.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You're looking for a human-centric leader to facilitate impactful workshops and experiences.
The Next Chapter:
“The old ways are dead. And you need people around you who concur.
That means hanging out more with the creative people, the freaks, the real visionaries, than you're already doing. Thinking more about what their needs are, and responding accordingly. Avoid the dullards; avoid the folk who play it safe. They can't help you anymore. Their stability model no longer offers that much stability. They are extinct, they are extinction.”
- hugh mcleod
"I wanted to thank you for your workshop with the LBA. It was just what I needed. As founders, we are so product/user/investor focused that we can sometimes forget about ourselves."
how DO i inspire?
testimonials:
"Your words moved me to tears! Everything you shared, the fear, the stagnancy, the lack of support but always doing for others is me! I needed this." - Emerald P.
"On behalf of the UPGSustainability Team, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding facilitation of the session on Women Empowerment during the UPG Sustainability Leadership Training. Your expertise and engaging delivery provided us with invaluable insights into the Transformative Leadership Principles to Lead and Empower. Thank you once again for your significant contribution to our learning experience. Your dedication and knowledge have left a lasting impact on all of us."
"You are inspiring to me. It's awesome to see a powerful Black woman leading such an awesome organization."
- Woodrow C.
"Thanks so much for hosting our entrepreneur coaching and self-care module this week! I hope you enjoyed getting to know our cohort. I appreciate your vulnerability and willingness to share your story and best practices with the group, and I know the cohort did as well. Looking forward to future collaboration."
- Jame C.
"I have had a dose of what you do and am now inspired for more! I have been talking to my girlfriend about it non-stop." -Caroline D.
- Maliha N.
- UPG Sustainability Team
ready to transform?
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