Journeys Of Women Portrait Series: Lisa Gambrell

THE JOURNEY BEHIND THE TITLE

Lisa is a mom of seven, 

with her oldest now 40, 

her life holds more chapters than

most could live in three lifetimes.

She restores discarded furniture found on the roadside — 

pieces revived with such soul that one client

even shipped her work to England. 

And she does it all in her signature Chuck Taylors.

She once dreamed of becoming a physician 

but was told she wasn’t smart enough 

and didn’t have the money. 

She rose anyway.

Today, she holds an MBA, works in HR leadership, 

and was featured in Influential Women 

for her voice and impact. 

Seen as a trusted partner in shaping culture 

and supporting people, she brings insight 

& authenticity to every space she enters.

Her journey carries its own weight — 

Heartbreaking divorces, hard choices, brave rebuilding. 

Through it all, she remains anchored in what’s right,

even when it costs her.

.

She describes aging like this:

It feels like freedom.

It feels like wisdom with dirt under its nails.

It feels like living on your own terms.

After reflecting for days,

she finally gave herself permission — 

for once, to celebrate herself. 

She reached out to me on LinkedIn, and I’m so glad she did.

Celebrate YOU with Journeys Of Women Portrait Series!

- Taru Chhaya

Twin Cities Portrait Photographer | Celebrating A Woman’s Journey

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