Lisa Dixon, Retired on Influential Women

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Lisa Dixon

Retired, Federal Reserve System

The Villages, FL

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree United States Navy (7 years of service) Cert Certified Paralegal Cert Certified Travel Advisor

Her Story

About Lisa

I served in the Navy for 7 years, which really shaped me to be the person I am today. I was a kid going in, and I came out an adult. It grew me up quick. After that, I worked as a paralegal for probably over 30 years. I was one of the best paralegals everywhere I worked. I'm a really thorough researcher. It was part of my paralegal positions that I held, so I could always find the needle in the haystack that other people couldn't. I lived in different states, so I got state certified everywhere I ever lived as a paralegal, so that I could run a paralegal business if I wanted to. When I retired from paralegal work, I became a travel advisor. I got my certification on April 9th, 2022, and started my own business, L. Dixon Travel, under the Archer Travel conglomerate. I specialize in cruising and foreign travel. My son-in-law suggested I become a travel agent because I was always planning everybody else's travel, and I thought, 'You know what? Why not?' So I took the certifications and did what I had to do, and the rest is history.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Lisa

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to my faith, just having a belief in God and always having God to talk to when you feel like things aren't going your way. Even though I have a husband, even though I have grown children and 4 grandchildren, I still turn to the Lord. That's really what keeps me going and has helped me achieve what I have.

02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it, that you're not qualified. Keep pressing and keep pushing to reach your highest height. Never listen to the negative Nancys. Follow your heart. Don't let anyone discourage you or make you feel like you don't belong or aren't capable of achieving your goals.

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