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Signed Balls and Strikeouts: A Lesson in Resilience From the Dugout
My son struck out during his first at-bat in the All-Stars game. He doesn’t strike out often—his batting average is pretty unbelievable....

Lisa Liberatore
Jul 102 min read


Because of You, My Son Believes in Kindness
It all started with a simple idea: help others and bring people together. That’s always been D-Max’s mission—from setting up lemonade...

Lisa Liberatore
Jun 282 min read


Off-Camera Lessons from People Who Reach Millions
When Dorian presented to the business students at UTC, one of them asked, "What do you want to achieve next?" After a thoughtful pause,...

Lisa Liberatore
Jun 52 min read


The Secret to Staying Sane
At a recent baseball game, while cheering on the kids and swatting away black flies, I found myself deep in conversation with another...

Lisa Liberatore
May 302 min read


A Window Is Opening" — And I’m Ready (Even if It’s a Little Terrifying)
“Women have a window opening now to prepare, act and make their mark on the future of wealth.” — Forbes Business Council , Nov. 18, 2024...

Lisa Liberatore
May 242 min read


Before 8 a.m., I Was Already a Whole Story
Women Connect- A Nexus Maine community (coffee networking meetup) . 7:45 a.m. By the time I walked in, I’d already checked my email,...

Lisa Liberatore
May 213 min read


Surviving the Sports Schedule (Without Living at the Snack Shack)
Lisa Liberatore and Kachina Miller Let’s be honest: Mayvember is rough! But here we are—juggling drop-offs, games, meetings, and somehow...

Lisa Liberatore
May 143 min read


From Bottle Babies to Big Dreams: 35 Years of the Animal Orphanage and One Unforgettable Shower
You know it’s a good day when your plans change and it leads you somewhere unexpectedly fun. This morning started like any other rainy...

Lisa Liberatore
May 103 min read


Hunger Doesn’t Take the Summer Off
Hunger doesn’t take the summer off—neither do my NextHomies! Join us in supporting local pantries.

Lisa Liberatore
May 63 min read


Badge vs. Badge Postponed—but the Lessons Keep Coming
Dorian and I spent two months planning it. A charity softball showdown— Badge vs. Badge —pitting Brewer Fire against Brewer Police ,...

Lisa Liberatore
May 42 min read


From Chaos to the Dugout: Why I Wouldn’t Trade This Season for Anything
Last night, Dorian hit a triple —and for a second, the whole field held its breath. You could hear the gasps ripple through the...

Lisa Liberatore
May 12 min read


The Numbers Don’t Lie (But Sometimes We Do)
I was recently chatting with an entrepreneur who had a bold vision: bringing affordable housing to a rural part of our state. The idea...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 292 min read
Small Actions, Big Impact: Helping Brewer Families in Need
When we visited the Brewer Area Food Pantry this week to donate paper bags (they use nearly 200 every week!), we were met with a...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 282 min read


What I Found in My Attic—and Why It Still Shapes My Life
The forecast called for over an inch of rain today, so I decided to make the most of it and tackle organizing our attic. While I was...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 262 min read


When 'No' Just Means Ask a Better Question
As I sit on hold with the City of Bangor to ask a question about licensing a new business, I’ve got a podcast playing in the background—...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 252 min read


The Ah-Ha Moment That Changed How I Think About Press
Good Morning America (GMA) is one of the most-watched morning shows in the country—and with thousands of pitches flooding their inbox...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 243 min read


The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Transparency in Leadership (And How to Fix It)
Did you know that 58% of employees say they trust strangers more than their own boss? Yeah—let that sink in for a minute. More than half...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 232 min read


The Quiet After the Climb
We wrapped our final calls with Scratchpad Accelerator cohort this week. Just like that—12 intense, high-energy weeks came to a close....

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 172 min read


Back-of-the-Napkin Math, AI, and a Big Dose of Reality
I had a great meeting recently with an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to open a child care center. She's got hands-on experience, a...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 152 min read


The Voice of Reason (and Growth)
I talk a lot about mindset. I’ve read Peak , Mindset , and a shelf’s worth of other books on growth thinking. I’ve built workshops around...

Lisa Liberatore
Apr 142 min read
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