Larissa Lam is the founder and executive director of Beautiful Faith, a movement and ministry encouraging and empowering women to share their stories of faith. Larissa has made an impact all over the world as a speaker, recording artist, worship leader, music composer and TV host.
As a performer and speaker, Larissa has been featured at festivals and conferences such as GMA in the Rockies and Spirit West Coast. Larissa can be seen hosting the weekly talk show, “Top 3,” for Christian youth TV network, JCTV, where she has interviewed numerous guests such as Mr. T, Josh McDowell, Jars of Clay and Crystal Lewis.
Larissa was born and raised in Diamond Bar, CA. She is the recovering overachieving only child of parents who immigrated to the US from China. She graduated from UCLA in 1997 with a degree in business economics. Larissa is the former Chief Financial Officer of Christian record label, NSOUL Records and has also worked for numerous music companies and studios such as Columbia Records and Polygram. She has composed music for TV and film projects such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and the E! Channel. As a performer, Larissa saw success as a member of “Nitro Praise” and now as a solo artist, she has recorded three albums of original songs.
Over the years, Larissa has been involved with various ministries. She served on the leadership team and led worship at “Media Fellowship International”, a Bible study for Christians in arts and media held at CBS Studios in Hollywood, California. Larissa appears as one of the main storytellers in the evangelistic film, “The Hope,” produced by Mars Hill Productions. Larissa also serves as a World Vision” artist associate educating others about their child sponsorship program.
In 2008, after many years of being single, she married Baldwin Chiu (aka Sacramento rapper, Only Won) and now resides in Pasadena, CA.
For more info on Larissa Lam and her ministries on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and on her official websites: Larissa Lam, Beautiful Faith, and On the Way Up.
Check out Larissa’s albums…
1. These Hands – Angela Michael
2. Listen to Our Hearts – Larissa Lam
3. Everything I Need – Meme Stephens
4. You Don’t Change – Krissy Nordhoff
5. Seeds – Jill Welch
6. I Will Not Be Afraid – Kathleen Carnali
7. You Carried Me – Melissa Disney
8. Ordinary Girl – Rachanee
9. Impossibly Beautiful – Bree Noble
10. Come Find Me – Deb Fung
11. Hallelujah – Rosanna Fiorazo
12. Jesus, Hold the Children – Hannah Ford
13. Shine for Me – Hoi
The former label exec shakes things up with this high energy pop rock offering, themed around Romans 12:2 and “the idea that all of need to be transformed through Christ.” Well produced by veteran arranger and keyboardist Derek Nakamoto, “Revolutionary” covers a wide range of styles and moods, all of them admirably.
The synth work and techno touch of the opening title track give it a fresh feel that continues throughout the project. “Malleable” speaks to the universal problem of living in our own strength, the Rhodes simmering in the background adding nicely to the pop groove. Quiet acoustic ballad “My Getaway” sings longingly of the peace of Presence, Lam’s rich vocals gently pouring out sincere desire. “Breathing More” stands out immediately for its burning disco beat, drilling you with its passionate energy. I especially enjoyed the faith-booster “I’m Not,” a fervent commitment to spiritual standards delivered warmly by Lam. “Miss Everything” covers our significance in Christ with sparkling guitars and a solid choir feel. “Here” is notable for its strong funk flair and its intelligent voice as it speaks to relationship dealings. Hey, we all have ‘em, right?
Larrisa Lam delivers a solid project in “Revolutionary,” one that will build your faith, especially if you enjoy pop rock. ~Review by Kevan Breitinger
Larissa will be speaking on: Putting Purpose Behind Creativity
The driving force behind all creativity should be its purpose. As believers, our purpose is to give glory to God and to see others worship Him. We often get in a creative rut when we don’t know why we’re doing what we’re doing. When our purpose is clear, creativity will flow. We can then begin to build some creative ministries to reach the nations as God commanded us.
