Lilisa is a master and creator of the "SOP of Success." (Standard Operating Procedures of Success)  Lilisa has effectively transformed her life by employing the SOP of Success. What is the SOP of Success? Setbacks to Setups, Obstacles to Opportunities and Pitfalls to Prosperity!  Lilisa believes in transforming negatives into positives. She believes that everything that happens to us can be used as a catalyst to improve what is happening through and around us.  Lilisa was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lilisa faced many obstacles as a child. Lilisa's problems started early in life when she was molested by a close family member. Lilisa was failing at everything, especially her school work. By age 17, still a victim of sexual abuse, Lilisa determined that school was just not her thing then made the decision to drop out. After spending several years just doing nothing Lilisa was convinced to enlist in the military by one of her four sisters. The military made a major impact on her life that she never forgot. While in the NAVY Lilisa learned about 3 keys to success that she later developed into the Three A’s of Success, Attitude, Attention to detail and Achievement. However, Lilisa did not put these powerful principles to work in her life until many years later. In 1987 Lilisa moved to Newark, NJ seeking a "brand new beginning". Her move was to move her past her Obstacles, Pitfalls and Setbacks in life; and move beyond them is just what she did.  After moving to NJ Lilisa decided to put all that she had learned in the military to test.  She enrolled in college with the right attitude, paying attention to detail and desiring to achive great things. She graduated Union County College in 1993 where she received an AA in Business/Public Administration. Much to Lilisa's surprise she was nominated to the "All American Academic Team" elected Middle States Regional President for Phi Theta Kappa, and awarded the Post Day Award (the highest academic award given to graduating seniors).  Lilisa says "it took me some time to realize that I was living a dream that I did not even know I had."  During class presentations Lilisa was constantly complimented (above normal) for her speaking abilities.  After hearing it from almost all of her classmates and college professors she decided to look into the public speaking business.  As they say, "the rest is history." She graduated Fairleigh Dickinson in 1997 where she received her BA in Political Science and in 2002 she graduated with her MBA in Human Resources from FDU.  She is currently finishing her course work toward a PhD. in Training & Performance Improvement from Capella University.    Today she thrives on helping others move beyond their limitations, obstacles and setbacks. She uses the same key principles she learned while in the military, Attitude, Attention to detail and Achievement.  Today she lives to teach these principles to others who dare to change and dream big! After launching her motivational speaking career in 1994 she decided to publish her strategies for success. To date Lilisa has published 4 books, God's Plan for My Success, Release Your Power, Faith, Hope & Love and The Art of Making Money As A Self-Published Author. Her second book, Release Your Power: Eight Strategies For Becoming Who You Really Are, is often used by professionals who wanted to be motivated to make the necessary changes that will allow them to find and live their true purpose in life.  Lilisa has presented before diverse audiences including: Procter & Gamble, Continental Airlines, Huston Community College, Essex County College, Toastmasters International, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Kings Temple and Franklin St.-John's UMC. She is often invited to speak on Leadership, Success, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking / Communications, Motivation and Self-Empowerment. In 2002 she launched her training company, Performance Strategies Unlimited, Inc. She is the host/producer/founder of the Power of Truth, a weekly on air radio talk show on 1070AM and www.harvestradio.net every Friday @ 1:30pm-2:30pm EST.  Lilisa has interviewed the following guest on her show: Dr. Sujay Johnson Cook Dr. Dennis P. Kimbro Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor Prophetess Marcia Morrison Beverly K. Carter Dr. Pauline Walley Rev. Johseph Graham Sue Van Der Hout Mr. Glen Toby Mr. Farrah Gray Rev. Bill Howard and many more Lilisa feels her many accomplishments in life demonstrate the concept of the “Power of Preparedness”TM a training program she developed that she promotes around the country. Lilisa  encourages others to prepare today for where they want to be tomorrow. Lilisa's 5th book, The Power Of Preparedness will be released some time in late fall 07.  Watch for it in book stores near you or her websites.

AA, BA, MBA and finishing up a PHD in Training and Performance Improvement.