Authentic. Inspiring. Courageous.
Six-Time Member of Provincial Parliament & Cabinet Minister | Global Speaker | Mental Health Advocate
Lisa MacLeod is a six-time elected Member of Provincial Parliament and Cabinet Minister who spent over two decades leading change in government and community. She’s addressed audiences at the United Nations, Canadian and international parliaments, and major sport and entertainment stages.
A proud Nova Scotian and born storyteller, Lisa blends warmth and candour with the lessons of two decades in public life. She’s led billion-dollar portfolios, negotiated international deals, and guided a $75 billion suite of sectors recovery for heritage, sport, tourism, and culture during the pandemic — all while being open about her mental health journey.
Lisa has lead delegations in India, China, Madagascar, Taiwan, Israel, Los Angeles, and at the United Nations in New York, advancing trade, culture, and human rights.
Keynote | Panel | Workshop | Fireside Chat | One-on-One Coaching
With lived experience as both a senior policymaker and a woman who has navigated mental illness in public life, Lisa delivers talks that blend intellect, empathy, and humour. Her storytelling moves audiences from reflection to action.
Signature Topics
Why I Almost Disappeared is Lisa’s raw, candid vodcast exploring mental health through lived experience. Each episode blends personal reflection with powerful interviews — from public figures to everyday Canadians — on what it means to lose yourself and find your way back.
It’s emotional. It’s unfiltered. It’s a lifeline.
A diary of travel, mood, and meaning across Canada.
This ongoing diary chronicles Lisa’s road trips and reflections while living with bipolar disorder. It’s part travelogue, part personal recovery — capturing beauty in motion, balance in imperfection, and gratitude in small Canadian places.
“I invite you to read my diary, with my permission.”
Featured on TSN, CBC, Toronto Sun, National Post, Hollywood Reporter, and more.
Lisa is a trusted voice on Canadian values, women’s leadership, and mental health in public life. Her commentary has appeared across national and international media on issues ranging from cultural industries and tourism to human rights and public service.
Lisa co-founded Secord Strategies with Susan Troupe — a bespoke consultancy advancing women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and public service.
Together they both lead Wandering Women: North of 50, a national tourism and empowerment movement inspiring women over 50 to explore Canada and strengthen their communities.