Gilliam VOCALS, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Lisa L. Gilliam. VOCALS is an acronym for Vocalist, Orator, Consultant, Actress, Lyricist, and Saved, all describing characteristics of Lisa.  The mission of the corporation is to use the the performance, literary, and communication arts to  uplift, encourage, and enhance the lives of people who have been emotionally or physically hurt. The vision is to use the arts to spread the love of God, heal the broken-hearted, and win souls for Christ.

In order to carry out the mission of the corporation, Gilliam VOCALS, Inc. has sponsored or co-sponsored events such as "4th Friday's' Praise Festival, Celebrate Life Concert, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Concert, and the Past to Present Conference and Concert. Organizing these events along with the corporation motto, "Doing All Things To The Glory of God", adapted from I Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17 has allowed Lisa to minister in song, spoken-word, preaching, or teaching to a variety of people.  Although this was a blessing, in 2009, Gilliam VOCALS, Inc. shifted its focus from planning and organizing events, to finding other creative ways for Lisa to evangelize (spreading the message of Jesus Christ) and carry out the mission and vision of the corporation while pursuing her passions-singing, writing, and public speaking.