Lisa is one of the nation’s top fitness experts! She wrote her book America the Windstorm to empower people for living. Lisa is also a television host, professional model, actor, singer, and private coach for modeling, acting, pageantry, and personal training. She has worked in television since the age of thirteen throughout the U.S., and Canada. She is a former Mrs. America 1997-1998, a minister at conferences and churches throughout the nation.

What’s your current profession?

I am self-employed! I am a TV host, model, actor, national fitness expert, professional singer, coach (fitness, modeling, acting, nutrition & pageants), co-own a martial arts school, adjunct professor, author, public speaker, and minister.

Do you have a website?

www.Christies.net

What are your top 3 achievements?

Mrs. America 1997-98, National fitness expert for TV and DVD, Black Belt.

Education: Masters in Transformational Leadership, BA in Science of Management, and AA in Communications

What are your favorite platforms or charitable organizations you admire most?

I have my own called Royal Sunshine. I provide funds to organizations that fight slave trafficking and building orphanages. Zoe International is one I support!

What’s your dream job?

Ministering and singing full-time! I am in the works of starting my own show this fall.

Who is your favorite role model?

Jesus Christ! Forgive and pray for others while treating everyone like Jesus.

Ten years from now where do you see yourself?

Continuing my ministry, opening a record label, production company, all while serving others.

How do you maintain work and life balance?

Being self-employed allows me to pick and choose, being flexible around my family’s schedule.

Favorite Book: The Bible – my rock!

Favorite Musician: Whitney Houston! When she passed away, I asked the Lord for her mantle of singing.

Favorite Move: The Notebook – a beautiful love story

Favorite Actor: Hugh Jackman and Denzel Washington

Favorite Sport: Football and hockey

Favorite Athlete: Jesse Owens, one of the greatest in track and field history!

Favorite TV Show: Person of Interest – the cleanest show out there! No sex, nudity or swearing.

Favorite Places: Toronto- a key to my heart

Favorite websites: Public Desire – great shoes; Amazon- amazing customer service!

Favorite Restaurants: Nucci’s in Rochester, NY! My new favorite!