What happens when a quiet, sensitive kid grows up to disrupt industries and redefine what success really means? This week’s episode of Artist Recovery Podcast features the wildly original Lisa Borden—a reiki master, urban organic farmer, ethical entrepreneur, founder of Borden Communications, and creator of the Wellness Intelligence Collective.
🔥 In this raw and real interview, Lisa gets deeply personal about:
✨ Growing up misunderstood in conventional schools
✨ Being told she was “stupid” by teachers—and how she turned that trauma into empowerment
✨ Why perfectionism nearly crushed her, and how she found freedom through imperfection
✨ Creating her first business at age 22 using just the Yellow Pages and her intuition
✨ Raising bold, free-thinking kids who thrive outside the “system”
✨ The powerful role summer camp and her grandfather played in shaping her
✨ Why being “weird” is actually your superpower
📌 Standout Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:04:00 — Lisa opens up about her roots in Toronto and what life was like as a kid
00:10:00 — The trauma of being mislabeled in school and its lasting effects
00:15:00 — “I’m not for everyone”: Lisa’s mantra on embracing your weird00:30:00 — Lisa shares a bold parenting move: encouraging her son to drop out of university
00:50:00 — How a summer camp for “misfits” saved her life
01:00:00 — The moment Lisa realized she was “unemployable” and decided to forge her own path
💡 Why This Conversation Matters:If you’re a creative, a parent, or someone who’s ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold—you need this episode. Lisa doesn’t hold back. She talks about real pain, real growth, and how she’s turned her “different” into something deeply impactful.
👥 About Lisa Borden is the founder of Borden Communications, a values-based consulting firm that has helped businesses align their ethics with their impact since 1994. She’s also the creator of The Wellness Intelligence Collective, a thriving virtual community that fuses business, wellness, and conscious living. She’s authored 8 books and is a true pioneer in ethical entrepreneurship and holistic living.
Connect with Lisa: https://www.bordencom.com
https://www.thewellnessintelligencecollective.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaborden/
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