Dr. Lisa (Reid) Hirayama
is a widow, single mom, business owner, organ donor, and writer. She lost her mom when she was 12, her dad when she was 40, and her husband when she was 48, making her a reluctant Death Expert. A year and a half after giving her husband a kidney he died, leaving her Death Slapped, the subject of her forthcoming book. She shares her story to offer support to other young widows dealing with the unexpected upheaval sudden death brings, and to offer hope that one day, life will be better than ever. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ, and owns an Audiology practice in Winnipeg, MB, where she lives with her daughter.