Lisa McKechnie

The Braw and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 194 is in conversation with Lisa McKechnie whose passion for performing began at just 4 years old, when she featured on a GMTV talent competition. A naturally gifted vocalist, she began to pursue more opportunities to share her talents and at age 14 sang at ‘Live & Loud’ to an audience of 32,000 at Hampden stadium alongside artists such as Daniel Beddingfiend, Blue and Rachel Stevens. Awarded a BA in Musical Theatre from University of West Of Scotland, Lisa went on to establish her own theatre school, Fever Pitch Academy and in 2013 was named STV’s Young Community Entrepreneur of The Year. Lisa has been a member of SoulNation Gospel Choir, for almost a decade performing at numerous prestigious venues and events up and down the country, singing with the likes of Deacon Blue and providing backing vocals for Kerry Ellis. Lisa has featured in various productions with Insideout Productions and at the time of recording is gearing up to star in The Journey Back at the SEC Armadillo with Stuart Hay Productions. With dedication, determination and an abundance of skill and talent Lisa has built a successful business and career whilst being mum to son Jude. Overcoming adversity, her infectious positivity and unwavering zest for life continues to fuel the ventures and opportunities Lisa welcomes with both arms! Lisa is a Bellshill lass who is indeed braw and brave! Enjoy! Fever Pitch Academy website https://www.feverpitchacademy.com/ Fever Pitch Academy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Feverpitchacademy Tickets for The Journey Back https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/the-journey-back- glasgow-04-02-2023/event/36005D7EE93D5F5E If you’ve enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave See https://soundcloud.com/ for privacy and terms of use.