Before she helped shape appraisal policy, she almost starved the chickens.In this inspiring episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Lisa Desmarais shares her extraordinary journey, from pig farms and Shakespeare to writing the standards that shape the appraisal profession.Lisa reminds us that success in this industry isn’t about having a perfect résumé or linear path, it’s about curiosity, resilience, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready.She reveals how embracing complexity, not avoiding it, led her to lead 400-page valuation studies and help rewrite industry standards. And how USPAP’s flexibility gave her the freedom to grow into opportunities that once felt far beyond reach.But what stands out most is her message of hope: that there is room for every kind of thinker in this field, and that even the most non-traditional path can lead to impact.Tune in to hear Lisa Desmarais’s deeply personal and empowering take on what it really means to grow, lead, and thrive in today’s appraisal profession.