Lisa Evans is a Canada-based journalist specializing in travel, health, and lifestyle storytelling. Her current bylines appear in Fast Company and Reedy Press, with frequent contributions to regional health publications.
Lisa’s journey began in marketing, where she discovered her passion for crafting compelling narratives. Transitioning to freelance journalism in the early 2010s, she quickly established herself as a versatile writer. Her early work focused on parenting and home decor, with pieces like “Designing Family-Friendly Spaces” appearing in regional newsletters. By 2016, she expanded into travel journalism, contributing destination guides to outlets like WriterLisa.com and earning recognition from the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)[1].
This deeply humanizing profile follows a Carmel resident’s journey through congestive heart failure to successful transplantation. Lisa combines medical context with emotional resonance, interviewing surgeons, caregivers, and the patient’s family. The article’s spotlight on surgical milestones (Ascension’s 700th transplant) and insurance advocacy has been cited in healthcare policy discussions[3].
In her Fast Company columns, Lisa demystifies wellness trends through evidence-based analysis. A standout piece debunking “biohacking” fads juxtaposes expert interviews with relatable anecdotes about workplace burnout. Her ability to translate academic studies into actionable advice has made this series a resource for HR professionals and employees alike[4].
This travelogue captures Tucker’s Shuckers, a lakeside eatery emblematic of Midwest camaraderie. Lisa intertwines regional history with sensory details—the crackle of fresh seafood, sunset vistas over the water—to position the venue as both culinary destination and community hub. Local tourism boards later featured the piece in promotional campaigns[6].
Lisa prioritizes stories that highlight individual resilience within healthcare systems. Pitches should include access to patients willing to share nuanced experiences, like navigating insurance hurdles or post-treatment lifestyle changes. Her Ascension St. Vincent piece exemplifies this approach, blending medical milestones with human interest[3].
Avoid generic “top 10” lists. Instead, propose locations with rich cultural heritage or unique local businesses, similar to her Lake of the Ozarks feature. Provide contacts for community leaders or historians to add depth[6].
Lisa’s parenting and decor articles focus on practical solutions over aesthetics alone. Successful pitches might explore topics like budget-friendly home renovations for multigenerational living or balancing remote work with childcare[8].
“Lisa’s work reminds us that every statistic has a human heartbeat.” — IFWTWA judging panel, 2021
IFWTWA Member of the Year (2021): Recognized for her pandemic-era series on accessible road trips, which helped small tourism businesses recover. The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association highlights contributions that combine industry support with impactful writing[1].
