Meet Rhianna Mercier

We were lucky to catch up with Rhianna Mercier recently and have shared our conversation below.

Rhianna, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from two significant and deeply transformative experiences: navigating life with lupus and the emotional journey tied to my abandonment issues related to adoption. Living with lupus has forced me to adapt to constantly changing circumstances, like managing my flare ups and dealing with the physical limitations that can sometimes come without warning. I’ve learned to accept that it’s okay to pivot from my orignial plans, but that doesn’t mean defeat. Instead, I’ve become skilled at listening to my body, pacing myself, and finding pride and strength in moments when I feel most vulnerable and completely ready to give up.

Growing up with adoption related abandonment issues also shaped my resilience. The feeling of disconnection and the search for belonging was a constant challenge. However, it taught me to be deeply reflective, self aware, and deeply empathetic. Through therapy, meditation, and a commitment to self compassion, I’ve worked to transform feelings of loss into strength and self worth.. Developing a consistent habit of self care both mentally and physically has been an essential part in my recovery.

Over time, these experiences helped me cultivate an unshakeable belief that I can survive, adapt, and grow, even in the toughest of times. Resilience, for me, is about honoring, forgiving and having grace for ourselves, while continually taking steps forward no matter how small they may feel at times.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m the founder of Phoenix Potions, a skincare wellness brand born from my personal journey with lupus. The challenges I’ve faced taught me the power of resilience, and that’s exactly what our brand embodies. Each of our products are formulated with 10 or fewer purposeful ingredients, no fluff, just what your skin needs to thrive.
Our mantra is simple: Rise. Radiate. Repeat. We’re here to empower you to embrace your inner strength and radiate confidence every day. I’m dedicated to creating products that support your skin’s health while reminding you that you are the moment, capable of rising from life’s challenges, glowing with empowerment, and repeating that cycle of resilience. Phoenix Potions is about transformation, simplicity, and embracing the beauty of your unique journey. It’s truly exciting to be able to encompass my inner resilience into a wellness brand.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Network, provide samples, follow up, and keep commitments to yourself. People like doing business with people they like is something my dad always used to say. It has really stuck with me and has led me to always be friendly, outgoing, and helpful to any stranger . You never know who you might run into. They could help you in your next step. Always have samples, as a cosmetic brand 90% people will not buy unless they have tried it. Always keep enough in your budget to provide free samples. Keeping commitments to yourself is wildly important. If you said to yourself the night before I am going to wake up and meditate and you didn’t, you are going to feel down on yourself most of the day. Don’t commit yourself to low confidence, do what you say you were going to do for yourself. Follow up , it takes people usually 2 nos before they say yes, don’t be afraid to follow up after rejection. Harnessing your confidence is everything so fake it til’ it feels real.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

Adopted me, but no really. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their unconditional love. Most people look at me and would never have any clue the trauma I have endured. I feel grateful every day.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.phoenixpotions.com
• Instagram: phoenixpotions
• Facebook: Phoenix Potions

Image Credits

Evan Mileusnic