Meet Serenity Risvik

We had the good fortune of connecting with Serenity Risvik and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Serenity, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I started at the age of 7, when I was making bracelets & selling them at school. Years later I was making & selling even more inventory. Fast forward, & I owned a clothing boutique. Then a successful booking & event agency. I love creating something I’m passionate about, & sharing it w/ others to better their lives. I have been successful, I have failed, made mistakes, & changed my mind lots! Which I used to think was a bad thing. But finding your true calling takes some trial & error. There is no success without failing. Now, constantly studying plant nutrition, spiritual health, & herbalism, I’m passionate about sharing how to live a healthy, balanced, plant-based lifestyle. I believe in the power of organic food, love, & laughter! I strive to grow everyday, mentally, spiritually, & physically. Constantly becoming the better version of myself. I’m so different from who I was 10 years ago! You almost wouldn’t believe it. Food, laughter, & kindness are medicine. I want to share & learn from my community. My thought process behind “Life with Serenity” was to create a platform that is full of joy, healthy tips, delicious food, positive energy, safety, & honesty. A place where people can come to learn something new, share their inspiring story, ask questions without judgment, or just have a nice laugh or inspiration. A happy place of growth, humor, & love. The platform is called “Life with Serenity” because it is based upon my life, & I’m bringing others along for the vegan fun ride!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My platform, Life with Serenity, is my favorite creation of all time. For the past 6+ years I am constantly studying plant nutrition, spiritual health, & herbalism, I’m passionate about sharing how to live a healthy, holistic, balanced, plant-based lifestyle. I believe in the power of organic food, love, & laughter! I strive to grow everyday, mentally, spiritually, & physically. Constantly becoming the better version of myself. Food, laughter, & kindness are medicine. I want to share & learn from my community. My thought process behind “Life with Serenity” was to create a platform that is full of joy, healthy tips, delicious food, positive energy, safety, & honesty. A place where people can come to learn something new, share their inspiring story, ask questions without judgment, or just have a nice laugh or inspiration. A happy place of growth, humor, & love. I have a YouTube community where video recipes, and reviews are posted. You can also find Life with Serenity on most other social media. When I started Life with Serenity, it didn’t take long for positive feedback from the community, so I knew I was helping people. And that is my NUMBER ONE goal. To help other people, to be there when someone feels like they have no one. We are all here together. I get daily messages saying they are inspired, and needed this. This is my fire to keep moving forward, and growing this platform. I am most excited about showing others they can be way better than this moment. We are SO MUCH more than we even know. I represent products that are healthier for us… For years I searched for a platform where I could search organic plant based food reviews.. & didn’t find what I was looking for. So I created it. It was not easy at all to get to where I am today, & the future road is so long & beautiful as well!! I am literally almost the opposite human from who I was 10 years ago. That’s a lot of work, & personal growth!! I have failed, made mistakes, & changed my mind lots! Which I used to think was a bad thing. But finding your true calling takes some trial & error. There is no success without failing. Life is a roller coaster, you just have to remember that nothing is permanent. It will pass. I’ve been on the top of the world happy. I’ve also been in a dark depressed place. It is so important to be your own best friend in your head, & cheer yourself on when your face is soaked with tears. Love yourself, & grow in order to give yourself the life you deserve. I want the world know that Life with Serenity is for everyone that wants to be a part of a positive community. You are welcome, you are wanted <3 Life is beautiful, & we are stronger then we know. Come eat, laugh, & learn with me!!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my BFF Samantha was coming for a week visit this is what our schedule would look like! * Sunday: Nice drive to Sedona to have lunch at one of the only 2 restaurants I’m willing to eat at. Their organic food standards are in line with mine. ChocolaTree. Enjoy Sedona by walking the town & going on a hike, breathing the fresh air. * Monday: Take a breath-work class in Phoenix. There are several amazing places that offer this. * Tuesday: Dive to Prescott & go to an amazing brunch place called The Local. Amazing staff, local vegan menu. Then walk around Prescott, enjoying the small vintage shops. * Wednesday: Hit the thrift stores!! I love shopping second hand for SO many reasons! * Thursday: Go to a comedy show! Laughter is joy.. Literally!! Stand up Live is the venue I typically go to. * Friday: Walk around in downtown to see all the art! It is amazing how much art is downtown. So beautiful, & inspiring. * Saturday: Volunteer work. At either an animal shelter, helping kids, or homeless shelter. Grab a tea & watch the sunset. The Arizona sunset is beautiful.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to shoutout to my amazing family for always supporting my life choices. My sister for always caring about everything. Her kind beautiful soft soul is always there for me. Her creativity, & hard work continuously inspires me. My younger brother for being the master at all things. He showed me how to believe in myself. That we can learn ANYTHING if we study & practice that subject. His help & support could not be replaced. My older brother for being my twin (not really lol). But as time passed, we have grown together. We have so much in common, & I can always count on him to understand without judgment. He’s my lifeline when I feel like the world is upside down. All 3 of them are my biggest supporters. My mother for giving her all, & more every day…. The love she shows can not be matched. It’s insane how much she has given up for her children. She continues to show me how to be a strong, compassionate, creative women. Most of my cooking skills came from my momma! My father for always being there when I need him. He is never further away then a phone call. Always keeping us safe, & having our best interests in mind. To this day, I have life lessons he told me in my brain daily. Last, but certainly not least.. My amazing fiancée. He supports everything I do. He is my biggest cheerleader. He see’s my brightest, & darkest places. Always giving me the space to make mistakes, grow, learn, & everything in between. He reminds me how powerful one person can be. He inspires me each day by just being himself. Every adventure I get myself into, he is right there helping me. Most importantly, when I just want to climb under a blanket for a few days & hide… he lets me…. & joins me 🙂 I don’t know what I would do without these amazing people. I ‘m so thankful to have them as a light in my life, when my flame is dim. The power of them continues to guide & shape me everyday. I’m so grateful….I love you all with all my heart.

Website: www.lifewithserenity.com
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