Lisa Coppenolle was born in 1958 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she was destined to become a successful actress, entrepreneur, and children's health advocate. Despite an unfortunate childhood, Lisa's early life experiences instilled in her the energy and strength to live an accomplished life.
At the tender age of 4, Lisa began working early mornings, learning valuable skills such as sales and entrepreneurship from her great-grandfather Pipi Forton. Together, they sold raspberries and flowers on the side of the road to help her great-grandparents save their farm in Traverse City, Michigan. By 5, Lisa had already developed sales skills and a strong work ethic.
As she grew older, Lisa continued to work hard, selling stationery and greeting cards door-to-door at the age of 12. Her talent and dedication caught the attention of a manager at Grosse Pointe Jacobson's department store, who asked her to model at the age of 14. Lisa's confidence and poise in front of the camera earned her the title of president of her class at Bishop Gallagher in 1974.
Lisa's passion for giving back to her community led her to volunteer at a local organization that helped mentally handicapped children with special needs. Her selfless efforts earned her a Congressional Medal of Merit from President Gerald Ford upon her high school graduation in 1976.
However, Lisa's life was not without its challenges. She left home at the age of 18 and faced difficulties, including renting a 2-seater sofa to sleep on in a closet and living in an attic with no heat or air conditioning. Despite these hardships, Lisa persevered, working three jobs while entering and winning pageants and modeling for auto shows.
Her success in these endeavors allowed her to purchase a yellow Mustang and eventually move to warmer weather in S.E. Florida. There, she was discovered by the owner of Chris Craft Boats and Donzi Power Boats, who offered her a modeling and spokesperson career. Lisa's vivacious personality and charm caught the attention of Prince Albert of Monaco, who asked her to dance at Jimmy Z's nightclub in Monaco. This chance encounter led to a close friendship with the prince and a significant Hollywood agent, Jack Gilardi.
Gilardi, known for representing talent such as Sylvester Stallone, Charlton Heston, and Jaclyn Smith, encouraged Lisa to move to Hollywood. Her first reading was for Jay Bernstein, a legendary Hollywood publicist and manager who had worked with talent such as Farrah Fawcett, Suzanne Somers, and many others. This marked the beginning of Lisa's acting career, which would go on to earn her a spot in the top 1% of earning of the Screen Actors Guild.
Lisa's passion for healthy living, exercise, and fitness led her to become a popular figure in the fitness and health industry. She was approached by a producer of Bubba Smith's NFL aerobic video and asked to audition. Lisa's success in the fitness industry led her to meet Mark Hughes, the owner of Herbalife nutritional products.
Hughes and Larry Thompson, V.P. of Sales, offered Lisa a distributorship, which she accepted. Within three years, Lisa became the first Herbalife President's team member without any leads from the company. Her unlimited royalties and ability to inherit her earnings for infinity have secured her financial future.
Throughout her life, Lisa has faced many challenges and overcome numerous obstacles. Her determination, resilience, and passion for living a healthy lifestyle have made her a successful entrepreneur, actress, and children's health advocate.
