Shining Diamonds - Lisa M. Ong

Esteemed listeners meet Lisa M. Ong!Don’t let her petite frame fool you—Lisa is full of energy and passion. Standing at five feet, she brings a spark that’s contagious. And when it comes to her favorite brew, she keeps it simple with a cup of black coffee—no frills, no fuss. Much like her coffee, Lisa is all about staying genuine and getting things done, with warmth and realness at the heart of everything she does.Lisa began her career as a CPA and self-proclaimed people pleaser but soon discovered her true gift: helping leaders transform into diamonds, empowering them to lead more inclusively and “creating equitable cultures of belonging where everyone can shine at their best.” So, how did she pull off this epic career transformation? Not only did Lisa champion diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging before it was trending, but she also leaned on her deep faith to create programs that bring people together in meaningful ways.Growing up as the only Asian girl in many rooms, Lisa knows what it’s like to feel like you don’t fit in. She’s used that experience to shape environments where people genuinely feel like they belong—whether they’re contributing to the discussion or shaping the direction.Now, with her own company, Wishing Out Loud, Lisa is making leaders' dreams come true by teaching them how to lead with empathy. Her mantra: “Be bold, be brave, be kind, and keep wishing out loud.” Get ready for some hilarious stories, powerful leadership insights, and straight-up DEI+Belonging real talk. Lisa’s secret sauce? Listening, learning, and leading. She proves that being small, scrappy, and fueled by black coffee is one heck of a superpower. Don’t miss this episode!Find Lisa at linkedin.com/in/onglisamYou can learn more about her company Wishing Out Loud at https://www.wishingoutloud.com/Message us at [email protected]  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com or @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.