Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Lisa Bell

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lisa Bell. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Lisa, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: When was the last time you felt true joy?
I felt true joy this past weekend. I visited my son and daughter in law in Ohio. We were giving my daughter a baby shower. The shower was Tea party themed. I taught my My first Grandchild, Nora Anne, and “im a little trapot” . I played with her, sang songs, and had fabulous snuggles.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, my name is Lisa and I am a retired school teacher and mother of four. I spent my life teaching students, cooking team meals, sewing costumes, building sets, tutoring the team and mentoring youth.

My favorite thing to do in Savannah is walk around and share stories and facts about this beautiful place with my family and friends. My second favorite hobby is playing games with my children, from trivia games, to scrabble and everything in between.

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One day on one of my daily walks I had an epiphany– why not combine my two favorite hobbies…playing games and walking? Teacher Lisa is a hoot and enjoys playing the role as teacher and storyteller in her classroom, The city of Savannah.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My relationship with my father shaped me. He taught me many things. One important lesson is

10 minutes early is on time
On time is LATE
Anything after that is inexcusable.

This is important throughout your life. Both in personal relationships and work.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Success creates its own kind of suffering. Successful people, popular people, physically beautiful people develop trust issues. This is partly due to envy/jealousy. I have suffered from individuals who are “the green eyed monster ” jealous of success. I feel that many people have suffered by not knowing if someone is truly your friend or happy for your accomplishments. I have suffered with success and have lostt people I love. Do they really want to know you or use you? It takes a very strong person to truly be happy for a others success.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
No, the public version of me is not the real me. I literally pump myself up before providing a tour the same way that an actress does before going on stage. When providing a tour I am ON. I become the entertainer; telling jokes, singing songs, playing a part as I tell a story. I m never that “on” in real life.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope that people say “good for her” she created a career to make friends out of strangers. Her job was to make people happy and to have drink while she took walks. How fun is that?.

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