She did, however, soon settle on a sure answer: her mother, Chitthip Bruschweiler.

I definitely feel like it’s my mother.

— Lisa

Lisa with her mom | @chitthipbruschweiler/Instagram

The Thai woman raised Lisa single-handedly for many years, fully supporting her not only in the basics but also with her interest in dancing.

When I was young, I practiced dance for a really long time, all the way up until dawn and go to school in the morning.

— Lisa

Lisa’s mother made sure she never looked tired in front of her daughter. She did not complain while she accompanied her for hours on end. This in turn made her feel fully loved.

It was my mom who kept the schedule with me, and did everything with me. But I never saw her look tired or anything.

— Lisa

Because of the way her mother carried herself in front of her, Lisa realized what it means to be a strong woman. She made it her goal as a child to become just like her when she grows up.

So I thought, ‘Oh I want to be a strong woman like my mom.’

— Lisa

| @chitthipbruschweiler/Instagram

To learn more about Lisa, check out the full interview below!