Humans That Build, the leadership and business podcast hosted by Adam Marburger, features Lisa Copeland, founder of the Lioness Movement, in a conversation about faith, wealth, and purpose-driven leadership for women.
Lisa Copeland is an entrepreneur and women’s leadership advocate. Through the Lioness Movement, she works to guide women toward financial independence and purposeful leadership. In this episode, she traces her path from a demanding career in the automotive industry to her current work empowering women.
Copeland describes a pivotal turning point: when her son faced a life-threatening incident, she stepped back from a high-pressure career to refocus on her family and, eventually, on more meaningful work. She frames that decision as the beginning of an internal shift that preceded any external success.
Much of the conversation focuses on the grit required to build something durable. Copeland discusses navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry, the role of mentorship and representation in creating change, and why trust and integrity are the foundation of long-term business partnerships. She argues that clarity of purpose — knowing why you are building — is the strongest predictor of whether someone sustains success or burns out.
The episode reflects the show’s recurring premise: external achievement is built on internal development first. For women navigating unique barriers in their professional journeys, Copeland’s story is offered as a practical example of turning personal adversity into leadership.
QUICK FACTS
Podcast: Humans That Build
Host: Adam Marburger (AdamMarburger.com)
Guest: Lisa Copeland, founder of the Lioness Movement
Guest website: lisacopeland.com
Episode topics: women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, financial independence, resilience, purpose-driven business
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and HumansThatBuild.com
Created and produced by: Tamara Patzer, PhD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Lisa Copeland?
Lisa Copeland is an entrepreneur, women’s leadership advocate, and the founder of the Lioness Movement, an organization focused on helping women build financial independence and lead with purpose. She previously worked in the automotive industry before shifting into entrepreneurship and advocacy.
What is the Lioness Movement?
The Lioness Movement is an organization founded by Lisa Copeland that empowers women in the areas of faith, wealth, and purposeful leadership.
What does Lisa Copeland discuss on Humans That Build?
Copeland discusses her transition out of the automotive industry, the personal turning point involving her son, the challenges of building a career in a male-dominated field, and the role of purpose, mentorship, trust, and resilience in lasting success.
Where can I listen to this episode of Humans That Build?
The episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at HumansThatBuild.com.
About Humans That Build
Humans That Build is a leadership and business podcast documenting the people who build real things — companies, teams, systems, and cultures — through discipline, responsibility, and execution. The show features long-form conversations with founders, executives, operators, and leaders who have earned their authority through experience rather than hype. It is created and produced by Tamara Patzer, PhD, and hosted by Adam Marburger (AdamMarburger.com).