PRESS & MEDIA

Lisa Ramelow has been featured in numerous media outlets for her authentic storytelling, successful restaurant ownership, and compelling memoirs. Below is a selection of press coverage, interviews, and recognition.

LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM

“The adventures — and misadventures — of Lisa Ramelow in high heels"

By Rich Archbold | July 2025

Feature article on Misadventures in My High Heels describing Lisa's transformation "from being a quiet, shy young person to one of Long Beach's most outgoing and engaging personalities."

"A word of caution: once you start reading her book, it will be hard to put down. The book is a collection of intensely human and honest true stories."

"The story of how Lisa Ramelow went from being a quiet, shy young person to one of Long Beach's most outgoing and engaging personalities is remarkable and compelling."

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ENDORSEMENTS

Jack Canfield | Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series

"'Misadventures in My High Heels' is some of the best writing I've read in my entire life. Everything she writes about, we can all relate to, because it's just so human."

"When I started reading the 'Teenage Stories,' I just couldn't stop turning the pages. It is so compelling, so well-written, so self-disclosing, so traumatizing and challenging, and how she works through it. I thought, 'Holy $#&%, this woman really knows how to write.'"

"Her stories about her mother's dementia, stories about her high heels, pole-dancing, the stories about her restaurant... everything she writes about, we can all relate to, because it's just so human, it's so what we've all experienced. It's just so interesting. It's good stuff."

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"Behind the Book with Lisa Ramelow"

November 2025

In-depth interview about launching Misadventures in My High Heels and Lisa's book marketing strategy. Lisa discusses her strong local community approach, her book launch celebration, and how Jack Canfield's endorsement boosted her confidence as an author.

"People have been so friendly and supportive, and the Long Beach Press Telegram did this interview. They called it the story of how I went 'from being a quiet, shy young person to one of Long Beach's most outgoing and engaging personalities.'"

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LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM

"Long Beach's popular, former restaurant owner Lisa Ramelow turns author"

December 2021

Feature on Lisa's first book A Kindness I Will Never Forget and her transition from La Strada restaurant owner to published author. The article covers her journey from becoming a widow at 33 to writing about the experience and how her stories first gained popularity on Facebook 10 years ago.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

PRESS-TELEGRAM AMAZING WOMEN AWARD
Business Category Winner | 2011

Recognized for her leadership and community impact through 27 years of owning and operating La Strada restaurant in Belmont Shore, Long Beach. The award honored her dedication to mentoring young employees and creating a beloved community gathering place.