Ep 102: Lisa Marie Simmons - 1000 Ripple Effects Author

Born in Colorado, Lisa Marie Simmons began singing at a very young age and was featured soloist with the Boulder Youth Choir. At 19, she moved to New York City to study theater and music at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and perform in pop, funk, soul, blues and jazz bands throughout the Manhattan club circuit at night. From 1993 until 1997, Lisa explored and performed music in Amsterdam, Costa Rica, St. Maarten and France, where she began to compose her own music and lyrics. She continued her travels through Central and South America, and eventually returned to Europe. From her home on the coast of Italy’s beautiful Lake Garda, Lisa collaboratively leads two different ensembles – Hippie Tendencies and NoteSpeak – each deeply but differently informed by the struggles and triumphs in her own life.  Her sharing of her journey with being adopted is inspiring.