MEET ms. lisa council | I AM LYNDA'S VOICE

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Lisa Council is a survivor of domestic violence, as well as a Survivor Fellow for Everytown for Gun Safety, who has dedicated her life to sharing her testimony of overcoming 33 years of abuse, low self-esteem, as well as tragedy. Her story is shared in schools, churches, conferences, and community events throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.  Lisa is a co-author of the Amazon bestseller I Am Her Story – “From Pain to Purpose I: Testimonies of Strong Women;" International best-seller Restoration Speaks Loud: “From Tragedy to Triumph” and Triumphant Overcomer. Lisa is the founder and CEO of Self…Healing…Ignites…Flourishing…Transformation, (#S.H.I.F.T.), Inc., as well the developer and host of S.H.I.F.T Monthly Podcast, which aired on social media outlets, as well as iHeart Radio. Lisa is also the founder, and CEO of I Am Lynda’s Voice, LLC. Lisa’s story “I Am Lynda’s Voice” was featured at the 2017 DC Black Film Festival and won for the category of “Best Web Series”, her story was also featured at 2017 National Black Film Festival in Houston, TX, 2017 Northern Virginia Film Festival (NOVA), Purple Pearls Magazine & I Overcame Project, The Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. & My Sister's Keeper: Addressing Violence Against Women and Children; Video and Panel; Make the Change Radio Show: Interview with Host Patricia Terrell; as well as DCTV Cable Channel.

Lisa has also been a guest speaker on numerous internet radio talk shows. Lisa’s speaking engagements for the year of 2022 has included the following: Panelist during the

Domestic Violence Many Tags (DVWMT) “Turning Sisters Trauma into Healing and Recovery”; Keynote Speaker for Moms Demand Action DC Advocacy Week; Panelist during the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) Virtual Town Hall Meeting, along

with numerous events. Lisa’s greatest passion is empowering women and young girls and assuring them that they too

can live a life free of bondage and be healed from all adversity that they may face in life and to see themselves as God sees them…royalty. “But you are a chosen people, a royal

priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” [1 Peter 2:9]

Lisa is the youngest child to the late Walter C. Council and Mr. and Mrs. James Fleet.  Lisa is a proud mother and aunt.  She is a native Washingtonian, who received her education in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Lisa knows that “it was in her darkness God was preparing her for her destiny!” 

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved. 

[Psalm 46:5]

"True freedom, love, peace, happiness, and joy starts with you! Stop worrying about what others think, say or speculate."

- Lisa Council