Many have tried, but not all have succeeded in making a name for themselves in their chosen fields. After all, although the road to triumph has become relatively smoother thanks to the emergence of the digital space, carving a success-enabling path is more than just possessing a vision. Most highly accomplished personalities can attest that vision, when coupled with action, is the most surefire way to go. Among those authorities who have managed to crack the code of success is Lisa Diane Kastner, an esteemed entrepreneur, visionary, author, and changemaker.
Better known by her pen name, Kali Metis, Lisa Diane Kastner is a power player whose vision has the capacity to make a difference in the world. Amid the challenges and inherently competitive industries, this trailblazing author has managed to establish herself, cementing her stellar reputation even more solidly across the field. Yet, while her accomplishments speak volumes of her desire to succeed, her vision of triumph is more than meets the eye.
As a passion-driven individual who aims to create a better world through storytelling, Kali Metis is the author of an emerging novel entitled Cure, which follows the life of Luna Auber, who is stunned by her brother’s suicide. In the story, she discovers that her brother has left her not only with his keys to his apartment but also a trip to Sweden. As Luna embarks on a journey, she discovers some secrets about her brother that are not only surprising but also out-of-this-world.
“With CURE, Kali Metis reinvents the usual werewolf novel in the most compelling and terrifying way and brings a new heroine to the table,” shared Jonathan Maberry, a New York Times bestselling author.
Apart from writing a promising book, Kali Metis is also the founder and executive editor of RIZE Press and Running Wild Press. When she realized how several authors never had the chance to get published, this power player made it her goal to open doors of opportunities to many promising writers across the industry. “I created Running Wild when my husband asked me what seemed to be a crazy question during our first date,” shared Lisa Kastner. “When I talked about these amazing authors I knew who couldn’t get their stories published, he asked if I felt that way then why didn’t I start my own press.” And I thought, “Why not?” Pushing the boundaries of her vision further, she has established RIZE, a publishing company that prioritizes great genre stories written by underrepresented groups.
With her brilliance and superb leadership, Lisa Diane Katner has catapulted her multiple initiatives to greater heights. The Running Wild Press, in particular, has been recognized across the industry thanks to its books that have earned acclaim in 2019 and 2020. Lisa has also been featured on Forbes and named as one of Yahoo Finance’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021. On top of that, she has also been nominated to Forbes’ Next 1000, a list of American self-funded entrepreneurs who continue to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More can be expected from Lisa Diane Katner in the coming years as she cements her name even more solidly. With plans to set up more initiatives that shed light on what it takes to materialize one’s dreams, this multifaceted personality aims to pave a path toward success for more self-starters. But regardless of the nature of her future initiatives, one thing will be at their core: the reminder that life’s path to success may be difficult, but a vision coupled with action will take one to greater heights.
