Growth Women's Business Network Magazine- December 2019 Issue

Lisa Bradley was born and raised in Bishopville, South Carolina. She and her husband, Mathis Bradley, have been married for over 25 years and together they have one daughter, Alisha Bradley. She graduated from Sumter Area Technical College with an Associate’s degree in Computer Technology, Morris College with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Webster University with a Master’s degree in Educational Technology.

Lisa had her first book published, Expressions of the Heart: Inspirational Poetry, in April of 2016. She used her poetry as a way to express her heart and have conversations with God when she couldn’t verbalize her feelings and emotions any other way. She started writing for everyone else but in the end, the purpose of the writing changed from other people to her.

In February, 2018, Expressions of the Heart Word Search Book was published and it stems from poems from Lisa’s first book with reference scriptures for each poem. In the summer of 2018, her first children’s book, God’s World, was published. God’s World is a beautifully illustrated book of short poems for kids that show how God loved us so much that He created this amazing world for us to live in. And with that children’s book, she also has God’s World Activity book which is a book filled with fun games, puzzles and activities for the kids to enjoy. In September, 2018, her first poetry CD was released. It is a compilation of poems from her book set to original music read by her.

Lisa thanks God for the opportunity to share what He gifted her with and believes that even if just one person is encouraged, inspired or uplifted by any of her words then she would have done what she was suppose to do. Her favorite scripture Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” is a true testament to her faith and believes that no matter what you are dealing with and no matter how it looks, God is truly in controland He has it all worked out. All you have to do is just trust Him.

Please introduce and tell us a little about yourself. I am from Bishopville, South Carolina. My husband Mathis Bradley and I have been married for 26 years. We have one daughter Alisha Bradley. I work full-time at a local area hospital as a data analyst and I have a Masters in Educational Technology from Webster University.

What inspired you to become an Author? What inspired me to become an author was the desire to encourage others. Life gets hard and I wanted people to know that no matter what happens God can work it out, because He is still in control.

What topics you enjoy writing about in your books? I love writing poetry. Words that inspire and uplift with God at the center of every verse gives me life.

Tell us about your book “Expressions of the Heart” and what inspired you to write it? Expressions of the Heart is a book of inspirational poetry that came about as a result of the depression diagnosis of my daughter who at the time was 13 years old. Writing became my voice. When I felt like I couldn’t find the words to pray or sing or even talk, I expressed myself with poetry. That’s how I communicated with God. It was my outlet.

WEBSITE: www.lisa-bradley.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lisa.bradley.3304 You also wrote a children’s book called God’s World, please tell the readers about this book? God’s World is a beautifully illustrated kid’s poetry book that shows how God created this world for us to live in and how He gifted us with the things we tend to take for granted like the flowers that blossom or the rainbows in the sky. Things that show just how much He loves us. Where can your books be purchased? All of my books can be purchased on Amazon. If you go to my website www.lisa-bradley.comand click on the book links, they will take you directly to Amazon.

Do you have any new books to be released soon? I am working on a couple of things so you have to stay tuned. No release dates yet but there will be more inspirational poetry in the near future.

What advice would you give our new upcoming authors? Stay the course. Don’t give up. No matter how long it takes. If God gave you the vision, He will make the provision.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/authorlisabradley/

INTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lisam.bradley/

Share with our readers any upcoming events you have scheduled in the upcoming year 2020? I do not currently have any upcoming events but when I do, they are posted on my website.

Give us some words to educate, inspire, encourage women and all of our readers of Growth Women’s Business Networks Magazine. You are not alone. God does not set you up to fail. Even when it seems like you are by yourself, He is there. Trust Him in all that you do and I promise you, He will bring you out on top.

Love……….Faith……….Comfort……….Peace..........Expressions of the Heart has all of these things and so much more. This book of inspirational poetry is centered on strong faith, unconditional love and unexplainable peace. With poetic words for any of life’s situations, it inspires, uplifts and encourages the heart and soul as she expresses her emotions while dealing with her family’s challenges with depression. But most of all, God is at the center of every verse on every page of this personal poetic journey.