Her Story
About Lisa
Lisa Jordan is a holistic yoga and meditation practitioner, cosmetology educator, and human services professional based in Longmont, Colorado. She currently serves as the Lead Cosmetology Instructor at IBMC College, where she trains and supports a team of instructors, oversees clinic operations, and guides approximately 74 students through their cosmetology education. In addition to her leadership role in education, she also teaches yoga and meditation, blending her passion for holistic wellness with her commitment to student development and personal growth.
Lisa’s career began in cosmetology in 1993, where she built extensive experience in salons and spas specializing in skincare, hair coloring, and cutting. After years of hands-on practice and eventually owning her own salon, she transitioned into education and advocacy following health challenges that led her back to college. She earned an associate’s degree in Gerontology and Human Services from Northwood Technical College in 2019, which expanded her work into victim advocacy roles, including supporting individuals at domestic violence organizations and crisis shelters. Across all her professional paths, she has consistently centered her work on healing, compassion, and individualized care.
In addition to her professional achievements, Lisa has maintained a long-standing commitment to holistic healing through yoga and meditation. She is a certified instructor in multiple yoga disciplines, including trauma-informed yoga, and has practiced and taught meditation for over a decade. Whether in the classroom, the salon, or a therapeutic setting, she is known for creating safe, supportive environments where people feel seen, valued, and cared for. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to helping others heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lisa
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say my self-acceptance. Just being okay with who I am in each step of my journey. At this point, I'm in my 50s, and I look back at when I was in my 20s, 30s, 40s, and all the years of finding yoga in my life when I still had 6 little kids at home. That would be my answer, that self-acceptance and just loving who I am, even when I screw up. Giving myself grace.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I just received something from our new Director of Education that really resonated with me. She was observing me and said she had never given anybody in all her years in education all fours, but she couldn't find anything I was doing incorrectly. She told me that my passion for every person that's in front of me, and the presence that I give them, is remarkable to see and watch. She said that when I'm with someone, they have my full attention, and that I show so much compassion to every person I come into contact with. That really captured what I try to bring to my work: being passionate and present, and showing compassion to everyone.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say use your voice, stand in your power, and don't be afraid to speak your truth. I was just speaking with a friend last night who was working with a male in a shop who was so domineering and really abusive to her. She ended up leaving because I felt he was jealous of her creativity and work skill and was just trying to bring her down. So I would say, don't be afraid. Just stand in your power. You are stronger and smarter than you probably give yourself credit for, but you know in your gut, in your instinct. I tell my students all the time, even if your ears are shaking, your voice is shaking, you speak your truth. As long as it's coming from a kind place, but you're not overshadowing your own abilities, just speak it. Don't be afraid. Take risks.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In my field, the opportunity, at least where I'm working at the college, is that it's growing because we have such a huge population of students. For me personally, I'll be moving up to being a program advisor soon, so I'll be overseeing all three programs: cosmetology, barbering, and estheticians at the college level for trades. Right now I'm working about 3 jobs, but I'm down to 2. They've already had the conversation with me that they want to get me out of the lead position and have me advising all of the programs.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, I value honesty and integrity. Something that I tell my students regularly is that if you're having trouble or struggling, just come to me and I will support you. But don't lie to me, because you're going to lose my trust that way. So I feel like integrity is so important to me. Character matters deeply. As far as my personal life, I would say it's the same thing. I really honor people who are genuine in their authenticity, and just being who they are. Being okay with who they are. Instead of trying to impress everybody, I just accept people for who they are, faults and all, because I accept myself that way.
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