Speaking Style & Impact
Lisa Howze is a nationally recognized, award-winning keynote

speaker, author, and transformational leader who equips

students, professionals, and purpose-driven leaders to build

resilience, lead with intention, and create lasting impact.

Known for her engaging storytelling and call-and-response

energy, Lisa combines wit and wisdom to command the

stage while delivering strategies audiences can

put into action immediately.

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Professional Background
A Certified Public Accountant by training, Lisa has been

honored for her leadership and contributions with:

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• MICPA/AICPA Woman to Watch Experienced Leader Award (2020)

• Crain’s Notable Women in Education Leadership (2019)

• Career Mastered Top Entrepreneurial Woman to Watch Award (2023)

 

Among other accolades recognizing her excellence in business, public service, and entrepreneurial achievement. While her awards underscore her professional influence, it is Lisa’s ability to connect with diverse audiences — from high school classrooms to corporate boardrooms — that makes her message unforgettable.

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Signature Frameworks
Drawing on her signature Bounce Back Framework, Lisa guides audiences to:

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• Shift their perspectives

• Break limiting patterns

• Embrace the courage to lead

 

Whether she’s guiding graduates to chant “I am enough” or challenging executives to rethink power, Lisa’s approach is as interactive as it is practical. She believes that transformation is not just personal — it is a collective responsibility.

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Authorship & Thought Leadership
Lisa is the author of Candy Girl Mentality: Keys to Turning Bitter Moments into Sweet Success, a book that elevates the principles of resilience, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial thinking. It has reached thousands of students and professionals nationwide through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and corporate sponsors.

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Her signature talks — including The Audacity to Bounce Back, The Power of Purpose, Survival Is Not Enough, and Wealth Beyond the Paycheck — challenge audiences to own their power, lead with purpose, and shift their money mindset.

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Career Highlights
A former Michigan State Representative, university vice president, and now Honorary Doctor of Laws, Lisa’s career reflects the very leadership principles she teaches. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Walsh College. On stage, she weaves those experiences into stories that spark laughter, reflection, and bold action — reminding every audience that when the world tries to count you out, you have the audacity to bounce right back.