Build Forward with Lisa D.

Hi, I’m Lisa DiVirgilio, but most people just call me Lisa D. I’m a founder, executive, investor, and business builder. Every day, I’m balancing growing my own businesses while helping lead someone else’s which means I’m learning in real time what actually works…and what DEFINITELY doesn’t. Over the years, I’ve started businesses, closed businesses, sold part of a company, led teams, made SUPER expensive mistakes, and experienced the kind of burnout that forced me to redefine what success really means. Now I’m building differently. This podcast is where I document the wins, the failures, the uncertainty, and the lessons I wish someone had shared with me sooner. Think of it as having a conversation with your business big sister, the one who’s a few steps ahead, tells you the truth, celebrates your wins, and reminds you that setbacks don’t mean you’re failing. We’ll talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, investing, productivity, decision-making, and what it actually looks like to build a business and a life you’re proud of. If you’re tired of hustle culture, wondering if there’s a better way, or simply trying to figure it out as you go, you’re in the right place. We're figuring it out, one step at a time, and building something we're genuinely proud of.