Lisa understands that money stress is not just about numbers. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s often connected to habits, fear, and the way people were raised to think about money. That’s why she focuses heavily on mindset. She motivates clients to think differently about money by staying positive, staying engaged in financial education, and building habits that lead to long-term stability. Her approach is not about shame or guilt. It’s about helping people take control of what they can control—starting now.

A Financial Career Built on Experience and Discipline

Lisa brings serious experience to the table. She has a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance, and her career path shows both discipline and range. She began her financial career in the U.S. Navy, serving as a budget specialist for nine years. After that, she spent seventeen years working in the banking industry. Today, she is a licensed life insurance professional.

That mix of military budgeting, banking experience, and insurance knowledge gives Lisa a well-rounded view of what families actually need. She has seen how money moves, how mistakes happen, and how small changes can protect a family’s future. Most importantly, she understands the real-life money struggle because she has been close enough to it—personally and professionally—to know it’s not always easy to “just get it together.”

Her goal is to help lessen that burden and guide families toward a smarter way forward.

The Book That Was Born From Loss—and Turned Into a Mission

Lisa’s latest book, Finding Favor With Your Finances, is not something she wrote just to add “author” to her name. It came from a painful and personal experience that changed how she saw money and legacy.

After the passing of her father, her sister passed away just two weeks later—with no life insurance. That moment pushed Lisa to educate herself deeply on life insurance and what it really means for families when protection is missing. As she became licensed and started talking to more people, she noticed a common pattern: many families don’t have life insurance because they believe they can’t afford it.

Lisa challenges that belief with a hard but hopeful truth: many families actually can afford it—if they manage their money better.

That message became one of the key reasons she wrote Finding Favor With Your Finances. The book is a foundational guide built around seven principles Lisa learned and perfected along her own financial journey. It’s designed to help people stop drifting financially and start building with intention.

More Than Money: Faith + Financial Wisdom

What sets Lisa apart is that she doesn’t separate faith from finances. She believes her book stands out because it blends practical financial strategies with biblical principles, offering a full approach to money that supports both financial well-being and spiritual growth. In simple terms: it’s guidance for the wallet and the soul.

That matters because many people are tired of “money talk” that feels cold, judgmental, or unrealistic. Lisa’s style is different. She teaches with empathy, but she also teaches with structure. She’s not just trying to make people feel better. She’s trying to help them do better.

Turning a Book Into Real Results for Real People

Lisa doesn’t let her book sit on a shelf. She uses the principles from Finding Favor With Your Finances as a guide for her coaching program. While her coaching is structured differently than the book, the same principles are woven into what she teaches. She takes each principle and digs deeper based on the specific scenario her clients are facing.

That’s a big deal, because money problems are rarely one-size-fits-all. One family may need help prioritizing and budgeting. Another may need help understanding protection and planning. Another may need help breaking habits that keep them stuck. Lisa’s coaching helps people apply the lesson to their real life, not just “in theory.”

The Message the World Needs Right Now: Save for the Future

Lisa believes one message needs to be heard louder right now: save for the future.

She points out that people are often so focused on the “now”—how they want to live today—that they forget about what life will look like 30 years from now. And that’s where regret can creep in. Lisa wants people thinking ahead: How do you want to live in retirement? What do you want your future to look like? What kind of legacy are you building?

Her teaching pushes people to stop treating saving like an optional idea and start treating it like a non-negotiable habit. Because wealth isn’t only built by making money. Wealth is built by keeping money, protecting money, and planning wisely.

Her Advice for Authors Who Want Bigger Impact

Lisa’s advice is direct: if you want your book to create more impact, you need to speak about it.

She believes speaking puts you in front of more people who need what you offer. It also increases authority. When people see you speak about your book and your service, they trust you more. And trust is what turns readers into clients, supporters, and long-term relationships.

Beyond the Book: Community Work That Builds Stronger Families

Lisa doesn’t keep her knowledge behind a paywall. She actively supports her community by hosting free financial workshops online and in person. She creates spaces where people can learn, ask questions, and get clarity on financial literacy.

She also volunteers with nonprofit organizations and speaks with participants about money management and the importance of saving, investing, and protecting assets. That part matters because financial education changes families, but it also changes communities. When one household becomes financially stronger, it affects children, future generations, and the stability of the entire community.

Lisa’s desire is simple: help others grow wealth and leave a financial legacy.

Contact Details

Lisa Stringer Bailey
Buford, Georgia

Facebook: @lisastringerbailey
LinkedIn: @lisasbailey
Instagram: @managemoneymatters
Website: lisastringerbailey.com