With a family background in entrepreneurship and the acquisition of her first business at 22, Lissa has lived on both sides of the equation. She's experienced the chaos of running a business without systems, and she's sat at the strategic planning table in corporate, seeing exactly what separates businesses that scale from those that don't. She knows what it feels like to be the one putting out fires. She also knows what it looks like when you're not.

Certified in Human Resources (CPHR), Exit Planning (CEPA), and Value Building, Lissa helps business owners build companies that are both profitable and sellable. Lissa has built Mak & Co. to help entrepreneurs build companies that are both profitable and sellable while finding the freedom they were looking for when they started their business.

Her approach combines practical business strategy with a deep understanding of human behavior. She doesn't just fix businesses—she helps owners reclaim control so they can lead with clarity instead of constantly putting out fires.

Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.

Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.

In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.