Today we’d like to introduce you to Ris MoNae.
Ris, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I am originally from the Southside of Chicago. I grew up in a rough neighborhood and didn’t have too many people to look up to. I always knew I was different and wanted different. I started working at 16 years old at a boutique. The owner decided to put me over the social media pages for the boutique. She told me if I can grow their page to a certain number, I will get a bonus. That’s really when social media became a thing for me but I still did not take it seriously. It was about three years ago when I decided I wanted to make this a full-time career. I now make money from social media and it supports my lifestyle.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I feel that the path to greatness is always going to be rocky. I have had some ups and downs of course. Most were really my own thinking. Many times I downplayed myself or allowed outside people to dictate how I felt and the way I did things. Once I figured out that I can care less about what others think, things became easier for me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I love to say that I do everything! I am a social media influencer, event host and creator of an amazing social group called The Link Up. I document my life and create amazing content that brings value to people or motivates them. I use platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. I have been able to monetize every platform. I decided that I wanted to share my knowledge and network with like-minded people and decided to create a group called THE LINK UP. It’s a group of women who love to network with others. We go on trips, have dope events and more. I am really proud of the fact I can bring so many people together. I am set apart from anyone else due to how genuine I am with anything I am involved in. I don’t just do these things for monetary gain, this is truly a passion.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Life in general makes me happy. It’s such a blessing to be healthy and alive. I love to go out and just sit in nature and look at all that God has created for us. He literally has given us everything we would need.
Contact Info:
- Website: Rismonae.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/rismonae
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charisma.monae
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWgQc08eVp-MNuTlW2IGSyQ
