Lysa Philips
Entrepreneur & Author, He Answered the Call
A native of Grenada, West Indies—The Isle of Spice, Lysa Phillips wears many hats: mother, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and a woman of God. Her most cherished title is “mother.” Raising her three children, who are now thriving young adults, has been her greatest accomplishment.
Lysa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a minor in Human Resources. She is the owner of LPS Marketing Designs, LLC (LPSMD), an MDOT MBE/DBE/SBE certified, woman-owned company located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, serving clients throughout the United States. LPSMD specializes in brand consistency, creative graphic design for print and digital marketing and promotions, book designs and self-publishing consulting, editing and writing, and remote administrative support services.
In 2019, she published He Answered the Call: Coping with Our Loss—The Family’s, Friends’, and Firefighters’ Perspectives, which shares the real-life, sensitive story of her husband, DC Firefighter Anthony “Sauce” Phillips’ final call to duty by those who loved him and those who worked beside him, sharing their struggles with his passing, how it impacted them personally and professionally, and the mechanisms they have used to cope over the years.
Over the course of her life, Lysa has endured numerous trials and tribulations, one of which would alter her life forever. She was diagnosed with lupus in 2003, an autoimmune condition affecting more than 1.5 million people nationwide. However, like countless other God-fearing, strong women who have endured and overcome adversities, Lysa continues to persevere as she welcomes all opportunities and tackles life’s challenges head-on.
In addition to her many responsibilities, Lysa dedicates time to sharing her family’s story about coping with the loss of her husband and raising their two young sons. She also devotes her time to spreading awareness, educating the public, and bringing attention to the fight to end lupus by sharing her personal experiences, participating in fundraising events, and engaging in online support groups discussions.
Even though Lysa has a gentle spirit and intuitive abilities, she is ambitious and leaves no stone unturned. Lysa’s faith in God, her family, and her strength and determination are at the core of her being.
