Lisa Messenger is a global thought leader, powerhouse entrepreneur, best-selling author of 40 books, certified AI prompt engineer, and the vibrant force behind Collective Hub.
With over two decades of experience and a career defined by bold pivots, Lisa has become an authority on reinvention, freedom-focused entrepreneurship, and building multi-layered brand ecosystems. She launched Collective Hub as a print magazine in 2013—with no background in publishing—at a time when the industry was being called obsolete. Within 18 months, the magazine was distributed in 37 countries and quickly evolved into a multimedia empire spanning print, digital, events, retreats, education, and most recently, AI.
In true Lisa style, she broke the very thing that made her successful to rebuild something bigger and more aligned. After years leading large teams and global operations, she made the radical decision to scale back, go deep into learning, and reinvent herself from the ground up. Today, she’s not only a founder but also a certified AI prompt engineer—teaching entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders how to work less, live more, and amplify their impact using cutting-edge tools.
Lisa has authored and co-authored 40 books, including Daring & Disruptive, Money & Mindfulness, Work from Wherever, Breakups & Breakthroughs, and her upcoming novel Whiplash—which marks her leap into fiction and screen adaptation. Her work blends raw storytelling with practical strategy, always with the mission to ignite human potential.
She runs high-impact retreats, speaks on stages across the world, and mentors emerging leaders on building businesses that are lean, profitable, and deeply purpose-driven. Her digital content reaches audiences in over 130 countries, and her loyal following of nearly one million people turn to her for inspiration, grit, and straight-talking guidance.
Lisa lives in Byron Bay with her young son Hugo and is passionate about showing others that anything truly is possible—when you’re willing to break the rules, back yourself, and build a life on your own terms.
Talking Points
Freedom Founder: The New Metrics of Success
In a world obsessed with hustle, Lisa Messenger flips the script. Drawing from two decades of building empires, living through reinvention, and raising a tiny human while running global ventures, Lisa unpacks what it truly means to create a business and life by design. This is a keynote for founders, executives, and intrapreneurs ready to chase meaning, not burnout.Freedom Founder: The New Metrics of Success
Key Takeaways:
• The new model of entrepreneurship: flexibility, flow, and financial success
• How to build a high-impact brand without a big team or budget
• Tools to redefine your personal success metrics and align your work with your values
• Real-world case studies on monetising passion with purpose
• A permission slip to create your own rules and scale without selling your soul
AI for Entrepreneurs: Work Smarter, Stay Authentic
AI is not coming—it’s here. But what does it mean for heart-led entrepreneurs and creative thinkers? In this energising keynote, Lisa shares how she went from AI newbie to certified prompt engineer, now teaching entrepreneurs how to harness AI without losing their human spark. This is the keynote that makes AI feel personal, doable, and wildly empowering.AI for Entrepreneurs: Work Smarter, Stay Authentic
Key Takeaways:
• How to use AI to amplify—not replace—your voice, brand, and originality
• Real tools to streamline content creation, marketing, and business growth
• How to future-proof your business and stay relevant without being overwhelmed
• Behind-the-scenes hacks from Lisa’s AI retreats and experiments
• Tangible steps to start integrating AI today—without the jargon
From Stuck to Unstoppable: How to Rise After a Slump
After 18 rounds of IVF, heartbreak, career pivots, and a global pandemic, Lisa Messenger found herself in an identity slump. This raw and real keynote explores how she rebuilt herself, her brand, and her confidence—one brave step at a time. Perfect for audiences navigating change, this session will inspire reinvention from the inside out.From Stuck to Unstoppable: How to Rise After a Slump
Key Takeaways:
• A proven framework for navigating reinvention with grace and grit
• Tools for finding clarity during uncertain seasons
• How to rebuild self-belief and momentum when you’ve lost your spark
• The power of micro-wins, rituals, and reframing your story
• Tangible reinvention rituals your team or audience can implement immediately
From Magazine Mogul to Movement Maker: Building Brands That Last
How do you turn a print magazine into a global movement—and stay relevant in the digital age? Lisa shares her behind-the-scenes playbook for creating magnetic, media-savvy brands with cult-like followings. This keynote is for marketers, founders, and corporate change-makers who want to build bold brands that stand the test of time.From Magazine Mogul to Movement Maker: Building Brands That Last
Key Takeaways:
• How to build multi-channel brand ecosystems from scratch
• The psychology behind audience loyalty and trust
• Practical tips for standing out in a saturated digital world
• The power of storytelling, community-building, and personal brand integration
• Lisa’s signature “spark and system” approach to brand longevity
Motherhood, Identity & the Myth of Having It All
Can you be a great mum and build an empire? Lisa Messenger has walked the tightrope—publicly. In this vulnerable and empowering keynote, she shares the reality of balancing business with baby, ambition with burnout, and legacy with late nights. For women in leadership, teams navigating parental leave, or communities craving honest inspiration, this one hits home.Motherhood, Identity & the Myth of Having It All
Key Takeaways:
• Tools for navigating identity shifts as a working parent
• How to lead with both ambition and authenticity
• Systems that support freedom and flexibility (without burnout)
• Practical tips for redefining success post-motherhood
• A real-world conversation about what it really takes behind the scenes
From Idea to Empire: The Execution Formula
Everyone has ideas—but very few know how to execute. For 24 years, Lisa Messenger built global businesses with teams of doers, staying largely at arm’s length from the tech side. But in the past year, she flipped the model—diving headfirst into AI and learning how to do more than ever before, faster, smarter, and leaner. In this high-impact keynote, Lisa shares her modern execution formula—marrying creative vision with streamlined systems and AI-enhanced productivity—to show you how to make anything happen.From Idea to Empire: The Execution Formula
Key Takeaways:
• Lisa’s 7-part “execution ecosystem” for launching anything
• The surprising power of becoming AI-literate (even if you’re not “techy”)
• How to create traction fast with minimum viable effort
• Tools to boost productivity, eliminate overwhelm, and build momentum
• A repeatable roadmap for going from idea to action—faster than ever
How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Without a Big Team
Lisa Messenger went from running a high-growth, global brand with a big team to radically simplifying—and catapulting herself into an entirely new stratosphere of efficiency and impact. How? By teaching herself AI and mastering lean business models that still pack a powerful punch. In this transformational keynote, Lisa lifts the lid on what it means to scale as a team of one (or close to it) using smart systems, creative thinking, and AI as a business partner—not a buzzword.How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Without a Big Team
Key Takeaways:
• The blueprint for building a low-overhead, high-impact business
• Lisa’s AI tools, hacks, and real-world productivity secrets
• How to focus on your genius zone and delegate the rest—automagically
• Case studies of simplifying and scaling without compromising brand value
• A new paradigm for founders who want both freedom and financial flow
Turn Your Mess Into Magic and Your Story Into a Brand
For 24 years, Lisa Messenger built global businesses, authored 40+ books, and created multi-layered brand ecosystems—all without AI. Everything she knows, she learned by doing. But in the past year, she’s reinvented herself in real time—becoming a certified AI prompt engineer and using tech to amplify her storytelling, productivity, and reach. In this keynote, Lisa shows how to turn your personal story into a magnetic brand, and how coupling lived experience with AI smarts makes her an absolute powerhouse—and makes you wildly capable too.Turn Your Mess Into Magic and Your Story Into a Brand
Key Takeaways:
• How to identify the gold in your personal story and turn it into a brand
• A framework for building layered brand ecosystems that evolve with you
• Why vulnerability is your superpower (and your most powerful differentiator)
• Lisa’s real-world workflow for turning pain into platforms, and story into scale
• How AI can supercharge your creative expression and bring your brand to life—on your terms
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The exchange of stories and ideas is more important now than ever. In this bi-weekly series of virtual Fireside Chats you can gain unprecedented access to the world's greatest storytellers and thought leaders. In this intimate session, Lisa shares her a bit about her background before diving into how she and her team manage working remotely, staying motivated, her strategy for managing crisis and the green smoothie recipe that gets her going in the mornings!I have been a fan of Lisa's since the beginning of Collective Hub I am proud to say, so it was my goal to get Lisa to AFF one way or the other, mainly to expose the Adelaide business and cre ... keep reading Adelaide Fashion Festival
Lisa's energy, professionalism and knowledge was a winning combination to making this one of the best events we've had. Her passion to do more, try more and never give up was an inspiration to many in the room. Everyone was captivated by her positive energy!
Lisa is a sassy and engaging speaker, who is gifted in storytelling. Her ability to create a narrative for csuite executives, clearly demonstrating how her unique story provides learning for all types and sizes of businesses, is to be commended. We can't wait to leverage Lisa again in future events.
Lisa recently opened our inaugural innovation hack and was nothing short of inspiring. Lisa spoke with genuine passion and from the heart, and gave a candid insight in the highs and lows of the life of an entrepreneur. Her energy was contagious and she had the room captivated. Lisa was without doubt a highlight of the event and perfectly set the tone for the day.
Lisa Messenger was the first speaker up at our event and was fantastic at motivating and engaging the audience. Her presentation was singled out by the attendees as getting them to question their why and purpose as they progress in their careers.
We have used Lisa Messenger as a speaker & host at a number of our events. Lisa has amazing energy & brings a wonderful level of enthusiasm & professionalism to all of her engagements.
It was such a pleasure having Lisa speak at the breakfast launch of Love Mercy Foundation's 20x2020 initiative at The Star in March. Lisa brought energy and enthusiasm to the morning and was a great ambassador for the women we seek to empower in northern Uganda. I'm looking forward to working with Lisa again in the future so that together we can empower 20,000 women to create their own livelihoods by the year 2020.
The women of C3 Church and beyond were thrilled to host and hear from Lisa Messenger at this year's Everywoman Gathering. Lisa's words challenged, inspired, amused and educated our ladies on entrepreneurship - a world with which she is very familiar after bringing her now-nationally renowned magazine, The Collective Hub, from conceptualisation to actuality. With smarts and style in spades, her appearance at our annual gathering proves that she remains a force to be reckoned with!
Lisa Messenger is the best speaker we have ever had here in Townsville, ridiculously amazing! She was authentic and genuine, spent so much time getting to know each and every person who wanted a photo or book signed and was so easy to deal with. Everyone was super impressed with her and learnt a lot from her presentation.
