The Foundation of My Helen's House, Inc.
Lisa M. Fisher
Founder & CEO
TRAILBLAZER
The Original S.I.P.P.:
A Sister in a Powerful Position
WHY I STARTED MY HELEN'S HOUSE, INC.
Life's greatest challenges often reveal our greatest purpose. Through seasons of heartbreak, loss, and uncertainty, I learned that pain can either define you or refine you. I chose to let it refine me.
As I raised my children, I realized that creating lasting change takes more than good intentions—it takes faith in action. God placed a vision on my heart to empower women, help them rise above their circumstances, and walk boldly into their purpose.
My grandfather once told me, "Faith is measured by what you do, not by what you talk about doing." Those words became my foundation. Through faith, resilience, and God's grace, My Helen's House, Inc. was born—a place where women can find hope, support, resources, and the confidence to become the best version of themselves.
Today, My Helen's House, Inc., stands as a beacon of hope for women from all walks of life, built on love, faith, and the belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, thrive, and live her best life.
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalms 73:26
WHY I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT OTHERS
My passion for helping others comes from understanding what it feels like to need hope.
As one of the smallest victims of domestic violence, I witnessed my mother's abuse and experienced homelessness by the age of 13. I know what it feels like to feel broken, unseen, and unloved. Yet through God's grace and the kindness of others, I discovered that our circumstances do not determine our destiny.
Throughout my life, God protected me from the traps of poverty, addiction, and hopelessness. He placed people in my path who believed in me, encouraged me, and helped me see my worth. That support inspired a lifelong commitment to helping others. After a successful career in Human Resources, I retired at 55 to fully embrace my purpose. Today, through the Maze of Life Resource Center, I help individuals and families navigate life's challenges, find hope in difficult seasons, and discover a path forward.
Maze of Life is more than a resource center—it is a place where compassion meets action, where obstacles become opportunities, and where people are reminded that they are not alone in their journey. I wake up every morning fueled by a passion to serve, encourage, and empower others to find their way through life's maze. There is no greater reward than helping someone discover their strength, reclaim their hope, and take the next step toward the life they deserve.
This is not simply what I do—it is who I am. It is the purpose God placed on my heart, and it is the legacy I hope to leave behind.
MORE ABOUT ME
I am a mother, community advocate, and Founder and CEO of My Helen's House, Inc., "The House That Love Built."
My journey is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. With the unwavering support of my children, Caitlin and Connor, I live each day with purpose—serving others, building hope, and creating opportunities for women and families to thrive.
I am living proof that someone who once felt unlovable can become unstoppable.
Tina Burns
LEGACY
Board Member
The FOUNDER of SIPP:
A Sister in a Powerful Position
WHY MY HELEN'S HOUSE, INC.
It’s easy to let rejection or criticism make you feel like you’re not good enough. Even years later, the words “You aren’t cut out for this” can still echo in your mind. But not at My Helen’s House, Inc. Here, we believe that strong women define their own worth. They don’t allow others’ opinions to diminish their confidence. Instead, they surround themselves with a village of supportive women who help them rise, rebuild, and remember their power.
That belief inspired me to create S.I.P.P. – Sisters in Powerful Positions. Through S.I.P.P., we celebrate resilience, leadership, and the truth that every woman needs to hear: "YOU are enough. WE are enough."
S.I.P.P. is my gift to the women of the world — a reminder that together, women can overcome doubt, silence the critics, and step boldly into their purpose.
THE POWER OF KINDNESS
In the words of Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
At My Helen’s House, Inc., we live by that truth in everything we do. We recognize that everyone is fighting battles we may never see — and that’s why we choose kindness, always. I choose to be different: to help, to show compassion, and to give what I hope to receive in this world. Because every act of kindness, no matter how small, creates a ripple that touches lives far beyond our own. When we choose to care, we create change — and I believe if we all collaborate and run with that spirit of kindness, the ripple will never end.
ABOUT ME
My Black is definitely beautiful. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and a poet of life — one of the daughters whose mother inspired the creation of My Helen’s House, Inc.
I am the big sister who collaborated with my little sister to help bring her vision to life, honoring the memory of our beloved mother. Together, we carry forward her legacy of strength, faith, and love — empowering women to rise, give, and live their best lives.
Caitlin A. Watters
Executive Vice-President
Y.S.I.P.P.:
A Young Sister in a Powerful Position
MY HELEN'S HOUSE INC., IS A SPECIAL PART OF ME
Everything I am, my mother raised me to be. She told me I was smart — so smart is what I became. She told me I could be anything I wanted, but not without a good education. I studied hard and now understand the true value of her wisdom.
My Helen’s House, Inc. is the dream my mother turned into reality during one of the hardest times in her life. Homeless at 13, broken, and feeling unloved — she endured pain, abuse, and heartbreak — yet never stopped giving, loving, and serving others. Watching her turn pain into purpose inspired me beyond words.
My Helen’s House, Inc. reflects her heart, beauty, confidence, and resilience — the legacy her mother once poured into her.
Today, I am honored to serve as Executive Vice President, a proud Black woman and passionate advocate for women of every background. Through My Helen’s House, Inc., I am not only my mother’s daughter — I am a community activist continuing her legacy of love, empowerment, and service.
WHY ME, WHY NOW?
My mother lives by the words of Nora Ephron: “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”
Because of her past, she worked tirelessly to give me a life far better than the one she began with. She showed me what strength, grace, and resilience truly look like. She always told me, “Everyone shines given the right lighting.” So, I’m determined to make her proud — to find my light and shine as brightly as I can.
ABOUT ME
My heart is kind and my dreams are big — I got that from my mother, Lisa M. Fisher. I am a proud advocate for women’s rights and equality, and nothing is more beautiful to me than people supporting one another, regardless of race or background. To me, beauty comes in all shades and colors.
I graduated in the top 20% of my class from South Grand Prairie High School Early College in May 2021, earning both my High School Diploma and Associate of Science Degree at age 17 — all while working a full-time job. I was a member of the National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Beta Club, and a Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence nominee. Accepted into 24 universities with over $750,000 in combined scholarships, I chose the University of Houston, where I’m majoring in Biotechnology. For everything my mother didn’t have, she worked tirelessly to ensure I could — and it’s through her story that I strive to make her see the SHE in ME: RESILIENT.
Glynis Beckton
Chairwoman
S.I.P.P.:
A Sister in a Powerful Position
WHY MY HEART SERVES AT MY HELEN’S HOUSE, INC.
I was blessed to grow up in a home filled with love and confidence, poured into me daily by my parents, Johnnie and Tacomma. I never had to search for acceptance — my parents made sure I knew my worth. My father showed me how a man should treat a woman by the way he cherished my mother, like a queen. My mother taught me to never be a woman who needs a man, but a woman a man needs. I was fortunate to witness firsthand the hard work and dedication of parents who filled my bucket with unwavering self-esteem — and for that, I am forever grateful.
My mother was one of the bravest women I know — a warrior who battled cancer three times with faith and grace until God made her His angel. My father, Army Veteran Johnnie Beckton, taught me courage and sacrifice through his service to our country.
My parents instilled in me the heart to serve and the love for people. I alone cannot change the world, but through My Helen’s House, Inc., I can help cast stones that create endless ripples of hope — because a life lived for others is truly a life worthwhile.
MORE ABOUT ME
I am a daughter, mother, mentor, financial advisor, real estate investor, and servant of God — fearlessly devoted to becoming the best version of the woman He created me to be.
Both my career and personal life reflect my passion for helping and serving others. Whether I’m guiding people toward financial freedom or encouraging them in faith and purpose, I find fulfillment in making a difference.
I define success on my own terms and achieve it by my own rules — through faith, integrity, and service. That’s why I am proud to serve as the Chief Operating Officer of My Helen’s House, Inc., building a life and legacy rooted in purpose, empowerment, and love.