Hello, I am Lisa Nigro.

It is nice to meet you.  If this is the first time we are meeting here are a few quick facts of how

I went from working the streets to working the soil all in the name of love.

I used to be a Chicago Police Officer

Then I was called to a bigger vision

In 1989, I started serving the homeless on the street. 

Then on my 30th birthday I created a restaurant that

serves the homeless called the Inspiration Cafe.

The Cafe was and still is very successful.  You can check out

all the magic here: www.inspirationcorp.org

I have been living a full life working in the community and raising my kids.

This is my family.

Emily * Perry * Nick* and Me

Then in 2015 Tragedy struck our family

My 23 year old

son, Nick sustained

a debilitating

brain injury

from a virus

I became Nick's full-time caregiver overnight.

I couldn't work the two jobs I had at the time because of my commitment to Nick's welfare and that scared me because the loss of income really challenged how I was going to pay my bills.

However, sometimes tragedy can bring opportunity and this is what happened for me. 



Deep inner reflection led me to thinking about a childhood passion of working in the green industry.

I went back to school to get a certificate in Therapeutic Horticulture.

I put a greenhouse in my basement and created a micro urban farm  in my backyard. I created a business called Urban Wild where I sell micro greens, flowers, plant pots and I teach classes all while still being a caregiver for Nick.

This is how I am thriving in the world today.

I basically love getting

my hands dirty

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Get in Touch

Email:gabby61@gmail.com

https://linktr.ee/lisa.nigro