Aisha Isreal was born in Southern California, an only child, raised in a Christian home by her parents, who were high school sweethearts, and married at the ages of 19 & 20. She moved to her current city of residence, Chicago, at the age of 21, to attend graduate school. At 26, she married a man who was born in Chicago, also raised in a two-parent Christian home. For 14 years, they raised their two children together. Her family life experiences are the foundation for her belief system and the library from which she retrieves, then offers advice and shares wisdom.
With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Education, and over 20- years’ experience working with families, Aisha Pounds is an author, speaker, family relationships expert, and life coach. Over the years, Aisha has spoken to dozens of men and women at workshops, in classes, at colleges, etc.