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How Lisa L. Baker Took a Leap of Faith Pursuing Life Coaching

Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Lisa L. Baker, CEO and Founder, gets to helps others answer their purpose, live her purpose, and give back. At the age of 54, Lisa said Yes to the severance package her company was offering, had no plan, and because of that leap of faith, she "gets to do". Check out this week's episode for more. This week's guest is… Lisa L. Baker shows high performing professionals how to Level Up – get connected, get promoted, get wealth – and Live the Life of Their Dreams! Lisa has over two decades of extraordinary success in a series of leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies that include Synchrony, Microsoft and Citigroup and Bank One. At Synchrony, a company with over 16,000 employees, Lisa was one of only nine Black female executives. She was Senior Vice President and General Manager in charge of growing the $2.5B eBay credit portfolio. Lisa lived through bankruptcy, divorce and career setbacks but with prayer, perseverance and God's promises, she not only survived but achieved record-breaking results! Lisa retired at age 54 to pursue her dream of helping others to reach their peak. Her greatest passions are faith, family and financial freedom. Lisa is the Founder of Ascentim LLC, a coaching practice that guides its clients to live more meaningful and abundant lives. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University. She is a certified Personal and Executive Coach (The CaPP Institute), a certified Master Financial Coach (Ramsey Solutions), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). She also holds a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Lisa has two children, 5 grandchildren and lives in Baltimore with her husband Clarence Baker, Jr. CONNECT WITH LISA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HereYouGrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ascentim https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-l-baker/ About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style). Women of Color is the #1 Women of Color Podcast on Apple and a 35 Best Women Empowerment Podcasts by Feedspot. Deneen is committed to elevating the voices of WOC and empowering them to Live a Dream Life (style) NOW! Contact Deneen for speaking opportunities deneen@deneenlgarrett.com.

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