Verlisa Wearing is a powerhouse of purpose, grit, and unapologetic impact. A decorated U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, bestselling author, and award-winning independent publisher, she is a woman on a divine mission to break barriers, build empires, and blaze trails for the next generation of leaders.

In 2023, she received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her for over 4,000 hours of service and a lifetime of leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. In 2024, she added to her powerhouse credentials as a proud Nasdaq Milestone Circle Graduate, joining an elite circle of visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of business and culture.

With over 20 years of leadership in the hospitality industry, Verlisa has worked with the world’s top brands — Hilton, IHG, and Marriott consistently delivering excellence, innovation, and people-first leadership. But her influence reaches far beyond the boardroom.

She is the dynamic Founder of the RiseHer Network™, a global sisterhood for women who are ready to lead boldly, rise unapologetically, and walk fully in their calling. Through this powerful platform, she is equipping women to shatter glass ceilings, rewrite their narratives, and lead from the front.

As an ordained minister, Director of Hospitality for KCFI Daughters of the King, and Veteran Advocacy Lead, she brings faith, strategy, and heart into every room she enters, from corporate stages to sacred spaces.

Verlisa is also a proud member of ForbesBlk and the Atlanta Airport Chamber of Commerce, and she continues to use her voice to champion equity, elevate veterans, and empower purpose-driven changemakers around the world.

Whether she’s speaking life into a crowd, building legacy brands, or advocating for those who’ve served, Verlisa leads with undeniable fire, unwavering faith, and a fearless commitment to leaving every space,  and every soul better than she found it.

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