Manifesting Serenity’s about helping liberate and inspire people to know that there’s a whole world out there full of beauty & opportunities!
Actually, the foundation of Manifesting Serenity came to me during the pandemic, (of 2019/2020) the thoughts of feeling stuck and thinking, “Is this all there is?”. Absolutely NOT! There is an entire world of beautiful people, places that will bring you happy tears, and opportunities everywhere.ย
Best of all, they are all waiting for you to unveil them!! But what better way then to have Manifesting Serenity as your resources, inspiration, and ‘cheerleader’ hub, rooting for you!
But we won’t find many hidden beauties until we go wandering. Which these resources help fuel you to be able to do so!
Overall, the blog was created because I believe in spreading the knowledge of everything that leads us to live higher-quality lives, through nature connections, cultural immersion, wholistic health, challenging/shifting limiting beliefs & fears, as well as taking a curious and adventurous approach towards life.
“Manifesting; thinking it, seeing it, saying it and making it happen!” – Serenity Lesley
CEO & FOUNDER of Manifesting Serenity!
Once upon a time ago, I was combatting major anxiety (panic attacks), seasonal depression (also referred to as SAD), and Complex PTSD; I was shaken, and had a bit of a wake-up call.
So, I began to heal, left societal expectations and set off to discover myself and this beautiful world around US!
So far Iโve found that Iโm a whimsical, free spirited, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and fun-loving girl who likes a balance of both playing in the dirt out in the middle of nowhere OR living a luxurious lifestyle doing yoga on the beach in a cabana sipping a fresh smoothie. Well, lifeโs about balance, right?
I just do things a little different here; tattoos, short hair, wearing whateverโs comfy (youโll probably never see me in a dress), always snacking, big smiles and compassion.
Often times youโll catch me traveling slowly and sustainably to take everything in and enjoy the journey along the way, because itโs only when we slow down, we begin to see what so many overlook.โก
Itโs time to open our eyes to this beautiful world around us, but remember it doesnโt have to be the same way others do, but it doesnโt have to be alone. So, letโs go together!
My biggest discovery happened while I was in my late teens to early โ20s. I was going to high school, college, and worked a part-time job all at the same time! I got my Associates Degree at 18 years old, explored the career and worked in it for about 7 years on and off. I had become obsessed with shopping as soon as I started making money, never really taking the time for travel.
December 2016: My family and I took our first family vacation to Puerto Vallarta. I was completely astonished by the rolling tongues in the language, flavors in food, welcoming people, soft beige sand between my toes, and the acoustic music had me wanting more.
The year after, I had gotten married. Daydreaming about my career, marriage, and traveling. Later, I had encountered a couple tragedies. While discovering I was combatting major anxiety (panic attacks), seasonal depression (also referred to as SAD), and Complex PTSD; I was shaken, and had a bit of a wake-up call.
Needless to say, Iโve had my fair share of challenges. I began challenging my fears, becoming aware of limiting thoughts, began understanding the true level of resiliency Iโve been able to build from all of this, and began healing as well as innately trusting in myself and what we are capable of.
I looked forward to our Honeymoon in Hawaiiย more than ever! Hawaii was full ofย fresh salty sea air, pure blissful sunshine, juice dripping fruits, pungently sweet flowers, and sea turtles swimming freely. I cried for hours of pure joy and amazement. It was just the beginning for me. I loved it and was hooked. Later I officially decidedย I wanted to go on all sorts of adventures and travel even more. He however did not.
Needless to say the marriage ended, we decided we wanted different futures and liked doing different things, we had grown apart. Also, the career path I chose lacked growth and was destroying my body. I had to find change in more ways than one.
So, travel was the start of a new direction and a new path!
Turning inward to do the healing; I came to a few realizations at that time.
So here I am; creating myself, getting to know myself and the world around me, all while chasing sunshine!
To compliment this, I created this blog!
โI havenโt been everywhere, but itโs on my listโ -Paulo
Have you ever heard the term “Work hard, play hard”, well let me go ahead and say I choose to live it just a little more like “Work hard, but play harder.”
Letโs venture through this world together; confidently, courageously, and consciously. Iโm here to help liberate and inspire you to know that there is a whole world out there full of beautiful people, places that fill you with happy tears, and opportunities everywhere. Letโs open up to the world around us and come from our hearts instead of our pain and fears. โก
I’m now a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business owner, world traveler, and healer.
Wowzers – there was a part of me that never thought that I could come this far, but now my visions and beliefs have changed!ย
In fact, the opportunities have been amazing and Iโve now:
Alongside many other crazy amazing adventures; rock climbing, parasailing, snorkeling, zip-lining, backpacking a rainforest to a glacier,ย foraging over 80 lbs of mushrooms, attending festivals, flying in private airplanes, swimming in more hot springs than I can count, going jet skiing, and way more than I can think of.ย Iโve now gained more strength, more resilience, more passion, and more courage than ever before.
I have many plans, ideas, and desires for more. But, you get the chance to come with me!!
Favorite Travel Spot:ย Near any waterfall in the PNW or anywhere in the sunshine.
Can’t Live Without:ย Definitely smoothies and protein shakes!
Must Have Accessory:ย A pair of hoops and a necklace that’s either a stone and wire wrapped or the diamond necklace that my mother gave me.
Best Advice:ย Donโt let anyone hold you back, including yourself, surround yourself with support and inspiration!
Describe yourself in one Word:ย Resilient
Secret Talent:ย I give long & heartfelt hugs
Have you ever watched those environmental documentaries? Whelp, those completely opened Serenityโs eyes to what the cycle is like outside of her daily circle.
Throughout those documentaries, she had seen animals suffer, oceans being polluted, drinking water contaminated, villages being dumped on with garbage because they couldnโt fend for themselves.
So, she decided to stand up and say that she will do her best to not be a part of the problem, but part of the solution! Especially in a compassionate and heartfelt way! โก
After, continuing to make efforts on her own to change her diet to vegan, reduce my waste, avoid waste, and to educate others.
After working as a manager at an eco-boutique and specialty recycling center, she had seen just how many people wanted to learn and to do better. It inspired her even more to become a part of a bigger picture and to try to share with even more people!
Although, there are different levels of sustainability, sheโs chosen the path of doing it imperfectly, but to still make efforts in her daily practice and to help show others that it is achievable!
Although the Founder of Manifesting Serenity has had wellness as a priority since she was 20 years old, it didnโt actually become a part of Manifesting Serenity until after she had hit burn out in December 2022.ย
Many of her previous business leaders had told her not to choose too many topics to talk about, so she had started with just Travel, and continued to be told to just pick one. Honestly, traveling 100% of the time all the time was just not achievable in a healthy way. As she had noticed through burn out and had decided that wellness was just such a foundational part of everything that it can not go without being acknowledged!
Especially because without health and wellness, we can not achieve much of anything, and it should be just as prized as travel and sustainability!
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“Take the trip, leave the situation, move, apply, love, enjoy; Do all the things you think you can’t because these years fly by and life is short”
Are you curious to hear some of the ways that I navigate these many changes and how I adapt?
I’ve presented on a webinar here that you’re able to watch for free! Enjoy! Click here to watch the webinar on YouTube!
“Similar to the changing seasons in nature, people often undergo various stages in their lives, each with its own set of circumstances, emotions, and opportunities. We can adjust our mindset and embrace these transitions as new beginnings and valuable lessons. ย Be part of learning how to navigate these changing seasons of life with courage and openness, knowing that each season holds its unique beauty and purpose, guiding you toward personal growth and understanding.”