Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Baird.
Lisa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Travels with Lisa Baird
Lisa Baird is a retired teacher from Grand Rapids, where she dedicated 32 years to inspiring students and teaching English. During her teaching career, she found a love for the world of professional photography and travel writing, contributing to various magazines throughout Northern Michigan. Her passion for storytelling extends to her role as a social media content manager for the Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce, where she highlights the beauty and charm of the Leelanau Peninsula.
Currently, Lisa serves as a group travel coordinator for EF Go Ahead Tours, specializing in recruiting for international tours. She is proud to carry on the legacy of Martha Ryan, who owned Martha’s Leelanau Table and led these memorable tours for over 30 years. With Martha’s traveling beret now passed to her, Lisa is excited to continue sharing the joy of travel with others.
Join Lisa as she takes you on a journey through the world of wine and travel, blending her expertise in education, photography, and exploration.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It was a juggling act at times trying to balance photography, travel writing, while still teaching
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a retired teacher from Grand Rapids, where I dedicated 32 years to inspiring students and teaching English. During my teaching career, I found a love for the world of professional photography and travel writing, contributing to various magazines throughout Northern Michigan. My passion for storytelling extends to my role as a social media content manager for the Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce, where I highlight the beauty and charm of the Leelanau Peninsula.
Currently, I serve as a group travel coordinator for EF Go Ahead Tours, specializing in recruiting for international tours. I am proud to carry on the legacy of Martha Ryan, who owned Martha’s Leelanau Table and led these memorable tours for over 30 years. With Martha’s traveling beret now passed to me, I am excited to continue sharing the joy of travel with others.
Join me as I take you on a journey through the world of wine and travel, blending my expertise in education, photography, and exploration.
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
God, Family, capturing memories and being able to tell their stories
Contact Info:
- Website: https://groups.goaheadtours.com/lisa-baird
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithlisabaird/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61572128362989




