We recently connected with Lisa Augi and have shared our conversation below.
Lisa, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
Our mission is to help people of all health and ability levels feel and look they’re best by learning new healthy habits around daily nutrition and movement.
We believe every body needs nutrients, so we create delicious and fun recipes packed with protein and vitamins; helping our customers and their kids leave feeling refreshed, energized, and satisfied! We also make our menu items available for home use, which is great for those who take part in our customized coaching where they get one on one and group accountability towards their goals! We also believe that families sometimes struggle with nutrient dense options for kids and youth athletes, so we offer family coaching as well!
I work this business with my husband Casey, which allows us to own and operate two locations! We plan on opening more to spread the mission wider and further, making a positive impact in surrounding communities along the way!
Lisa, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am a mom, coach, and local business owner. Originally from New York, I moved to Kansas City 10 years ago. I started in the health and fitness industry 15 years ago, but focused on building my career primarily within the last 6 years. With a passion for helping people, spreading positive energy, and supporting physical wellness, I have been able to create a business I am extremely proud of.
At my brick and mortar locations, we serve customers customized smoothies and energizing teas that support their needs. We also hold local events like wellness workshops and community workouts. As part of my at home based business, I work with clients one on one, and in a group setting, to help them learn how to support their health goals with sustainable nutrition and moderate fitness; including personalized meal plans and exercise guides.
I have been fortunate to learn and implement new healthy habits that helped me transform my body and mindset over the years! Specifically, I lost 85 pounds and created a lean and strong physique. Shifting my relationship with food and exercise allowed me to build the body of my dreams, while still focusing on gut and mental health, too. I now have the pleasure of working with people who are in a similar place that I once was; helping them to stay purpose driven towards their health!
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Before I found this incredible opportunity, there were many years of struggle. Government assistance, car repossessions, empty bank accounts and more. These years taught me so much, but most of all to be grateful for them. They allowed me to see what is possible thought strength and resilience. Once I was back on my feet, I worked very hard to create a suitable life for myself and my daughter. This journey has brought us so much further than I had hoped for, and we’re still only getting started!
Do you have multiple revenue streams – if so, can you talk to us about those streams and how your developed them?
One valuable attribute of our smoothie shoppes is that they offer us an opportunity to build a client base. These clients use our coaching to help them feel and look better, which leads to a great supplementary revenue stream. With multiple ways to bring in income, the decision for my husband and I to jump into this business was an easy one and has brought us many new customers, clients, friends, and opportunities! 
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @sorealkc @vibenutritionkc