About Lisa Passi

Lisa Passi, formally President of Drew Pearson International, a global marketing enterprise, is a sought-after business consultant and public speaker.  Firmly believing the world is her playground, she frequently indulges her passion for travel and has flown over 4 million miles exploring the far corners of the world.  A writer from an early age with a passion for storytelling, Lisa delights in expressing herself through the written word and sharing her adventures with readers. She writes contemporary fiction inspired by real-life experiences and adventurous travel, as well as business publications on leadership based on decades of helping leaders and businesses succeed. When she’s not writing, Lisa enjoys exploring the world, participating in water sports, and spending time with her two daughters.  

Lisa was born and raised in a suburb of New York City, and spent summers living in an Italian hilltop village overlooking the Amalfi coast.  Traveling extensively throughout Europe from the time she was 2, Lisa's appreciation for different cultures and beautiful, historical sites and landscapes, embedded wanderlust in her persona from an early age.  

Lisa attended Fordham University for both her undergraduate and graduate studies.  Following graduation, she worked in New York City before relocating to Dallas, where she lived for 23 years and raised her two daughters.  

Today, Lisa lives on the water in Florida, enjoying the sunshine state and all that waterfront living offers.  A water lover, Lisa enjoys boating, swimming, snorkeling, waterside dining, sunrise walks on the beach and sunset strolls along the intracoastal.