I don't care what other people say about her, but I am 56 years old and thanks to her I change the way I eat. If you change one life that is a success. Thank you Kristina, muchas gracias. :)
the new earth is still a thing? i'm not being sarcastic, just out of the loop for years. i know some crazy things are coming. i know this world is manipulated. i'm deep into a lot of deep stuff and also realized it didn't help me to spend so much time looking at what the bad guys did, where they come from, etc. being happy and positive is new to me. i don't mean i'm depressed, i just have anxiety and don't live a fully alive exciting life.
In March of this year I felt the need for drastic change. I really felt like I was just waiting to die. I am 56 and weighed 314 pounds. Because of you I started being fully raw. I didn't do it one meal a week I went in full time all the way. Like a Phoenix, from the ashes I am reborn! I have lost 48 pounds and feel fantastic. This is all because of you. So now you have a drastic change in front of you. I know you will be great at whatever you do. Much love TamaRAW
The synchronicity I received from this video last night when it was uploaded, after I got back from standing on my feet for 18 hrs at my raw vegan shop. I have been shedding a lot of tears because recently I have felt like I am not receiving much needed support from family members. Doing everything by myself, building my business from the ground up, investing so much money in QUALITY ORGANIC PRODUCE from local farmers, thus to create expensive recipes in its raw form, doing long lists of spreadsheets for inventory, going hours and days without eating just to reinvest the money back into the business, walking 3 hour distances to my shop with grocery bags, getting on my hands and knees to do the dirty work of cleaning my shop floors, having to deal with employees who do not even respect the back breaking work that it took me to make my business flourish. I also feel as though many of my customers take for granted the high quality food that is being served to them at the low price that does not match the labor nor prices that I am paying to get this food to them, all because I wanted people to better their health by having access to healthy, high quality, and great tasting food. They do not see the dirty work, the long hours of waking up at 4am and not sitting down until it is time to go home at 9pm! They do not see the lost of support, the financial hardships, the blood, sweat, and tears. When adversity pops up and everything is telling you no, your heart keeps pushing you toward your purpose, and then you realize that no one cares for the business you have, BUT YOU! AND ITS HARD!!! IT MAKES YOU FEEL SO ALONE. There was also something that was told to me yesterday the same day this video was uploaded, that nothing is happening to me, BUT FOR ME, and those words hit my heart full force, which is what I needed to hear, so it was de ja vu once you had repeated those same words after hearing that from a good person earlier in my day. I shed a few tears during this video last night, and I have returned to post that you are not alone! This also motivated me to keep going with my raw vegan shop and stay strong through the hardships that I am now facing, this shop is all I have, and all the time I tell myself that my customers are my biggest investors because their dollar is what is allowing this shop to be open week after week despite all of the other short comings with finances, if only they knew! Thank you so much Kristina
Wow, that's super inspiring. Never give up!! You sound like a truly ambitious and compassionate woman. Thank you for what you do! We need more people like you in this world. If I'd live where you live I'd come to your store every day. Genuinely hope you're gonna succeed in the long run. Sending you all my love xx
my dear come over here to Ghana. we need beautiful souls like you. our land is nourished and blessed. Africa is life changing. and despite our shortcomings we keep dancing and smiling. we will liven up your soul . god bless
I went to your co op in 2015... it was a beautiful experience. Everyone hugged me, including you. Thank you for keeping it alive for so long! ❤️ I'm excited to see the next chapter of your life and where you take your channel next :)
I watched you for 2 or 3 years before going vegan. Because of you I've been vegan for a year! And I will never go back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💜 you have changed so many people's lives, and you will continue to change more !!
Bless you Chistina. May THE MOST HIGH BLESS YOU ON YOUR FUTURE. You have changed my life and the lives. I LOVE YOU AND WHAT YOU SAND FOR WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL RAW VEGAN WOMEN.
Kristina I was a part of your coop on and off 6 years ago, and although I no longer live in Houston, I really valued and appreciated having the option for farm to table organic fruits and veggies for myself and my family- I didn't think anything like that could exist in Houston! I also got so much out of your classes. What I see here is a huge opportunity, you are brilliant, passionate, you have so much potential and drive, you got really far in an environment where people would say it isn't possible. I say watch out world, because the coop may have been holding you back from your true potential!!! Please ignore any negativity and haters, they are such a waste of energy!! I think you are on the edge of just beginning something amazing, and what you got out of the coop will always stay with you. I wish you all the best! PS Portland loves coops!! :)
I'm a part of the online community you have created and I'm in Western Australia. Its thanks to you and other raw foodists online that I have been able to begin, and stay strong on my journey. Thankyou!
Brittany Von Rissen oh I absolutely love this! I agree 100%! God loves us too much to keep us where we think we should be! God is good! Blessings and praying now for you Kristina!
Hey, why don't you open a cafe shop with all your recipes in your area? The comunity will see how good this is and start buying raw, organic products to reproduce those delicious meals. In time, you may even work towards a Raw fast food restaurant chain like Leon in the UK. I believe you have all the "know how" to do it, plus you can try a crowdfunding. Good luck in higher goals!
the same thing happens with food chains. Look at what happened with by Chloe. Only way to stop this type of crap happening is to protect yourself legally but I know nothing bout running a co-op.
Steve Jobs said that leaving Apple was one of the best things that could have happened to him because he evolved and learned so much. Maybe maybe maybe this could lead to the best thing ever 🖤💕 Stay hopeful. We all need you.
Best years of your life over? Stop it! No self- pity. You are evolving. Yes, grieve, but do not allow yourself to become paralyzed. Take the good from it and use it to inspire your next level journey.
Watching her cry breaks my heart. She's the reason why I went raw vegan. It's been almost two years now. This is just so heartbreaking to watch. I'm so sorry Kristina. Take your time everyone heals and mourns differently. Don't ever stop sharing your light, you made a huge difference in my life
I DID NOT SELL MY COMPANY. Never in the video did I say that, and that comment seems to be everywhere here. I would never sellout. People keep asking why, but I clearly state in it the video. Please listen to the many points I discuss before you're quick to judge. There's not just ONE REASON. It's not black and white. It's been a slow and steady declining process over the years. We lost the community over time. People are choosing to purchase from larger chains and aren't supporting local and organic. This effects the smaller businesses such as myself. It's convenience and quantity over quality and homegrown. This is why I wrote in the video, "PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AND ORGANIC FARMERS. This is becoming a dying race." For everyone calling me a spoiled brat and saying that I'm not taking responsibility for my failure, you couldn't be MORE wrong. I've worked my butt off for 11 years building this company...doing things many of you wouldn't probably do-late night deliveries, sacrificing much, sludge work, doing the dirty work-things behind the scenes you DON'T see. Nothing was given, it was earned. Those who judge don't know my circumstances or my journey in what's it's taken to build up to this point. Please look at your own life before you decide to judge mine. I'm not going to sit here and blame anyone, and I won't blame myself. I held on so tightly until I couldn't anymore. And I don't need to further explain myself past that point. It took SO much of me to make this video and talk about it. I didn't even have to talk about me closing it. I could have just moved on with my life and not said a word. But I didn't because this coop has meant the world to me and it's meant so much to so many others. It is worth CELEBRATING and CHERISHING. I choose to cherish it and will never take it for granted. This co-op has given me so much life and happiness and JOY. I choose to keep these memories positive. I feel my message in this video is beautiful and vulnerable and very open and real and authentic. HATERS: please stop trying to pick away at something that just isn't there. Compassion in his time is needed. TO EVERYONE who had written a supportive and kind comment...THANK YOU. I've read EVERY SINGLE COMMENT. Most have brought me to tears. You're the reason why I am still here. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope to continue to be here for you too. 🙏🏽💓✨
FullyRawKristina you are beautiful Kristina! Please don't feel like a failure because you are not. You have touched my life in so many ways. Though I am not fullyraw I try to eat healthier and make better choices daily. I have followed you for a long time and I plan to follow you longer. Take you time, recharge your batteries and come back to us in a way that you feel is the best way. This world needs more people like you Kristina! and this video is so sincere, vulnerable and beautiful. Amazing! I love you and hope you feel better soon! 💗💗💗
FullyRawKristina I love watching your videos and I wish you the best! I really hate that your not doing the coop anymore because I wanted to get my produce from you on many occasions but was not able to because financial reasons and I was not getting any type of groceries at one point. People/friends were getting that for us. But anyway I love your honesty, and your ability to turn something bad into something beautiful! I have watched your videos for along time now. Your videos about juicing is what got me started with juicing. I just want to say You are not a failure!!! You are an inspiration to me and this world. And if we had more people like you in the it would be a better place. Much love❤️❤️
Don't you ever feel like a failure, you have change so many peoples lives around the world with your passion and your interest in going raw vegan. You tremendously helped so many people, so, never feel like a failure. Just look at this journey as a higher transition of transcendence.
I honestly don't know all the reasons why she closed it, but I can say this from my perspective, the perspective of a poor, low wage-earning woman who lives in an urban environment. Most people, common people, like myself, don't have close, immediate access to quality organic food, or any co-ops. You don't relate to the common man. You don't know what it's like to decide between getting what's cheaper or what's quality. Many of the people I work with are poor also and can't afford top organic food.They also use public transportation as their sole way to get around, and there are limits as to where these buses can take you. There's always a disconnect between those who have a lot and those who are just scraping by.
+lemurian chick I can tell how delusional and dismissive you are by reading your comment. For some people it is a permanent condition. I don't need you to decide whether I'm broke or not. I am not broke. I pay my bills with my hard work, work serving people like you. No one will be walking where I live, because it's dangerous and much too far. I have no one to help me carry all my groceries back with me, and it would be inconvenient to handle every day, because I work and have to take care of other business. It's not realistic at all, but keep dreaming.
Well explained. Being a low wage worker is a situation many don't understand. Working hard and not getting much for your hard work when actually society needs those jobs to be done and those jobs are serving other people.
Thx! This is what I was thinking about loving Kristina all the time... Maybe she learns this now ... to understand how most people live and what kind of decisions you HAVE to make, when you are poor or just on a certain budget, that is left for food.
ok, what do you talk about? Is this about why lots of people cannot affort a raw diet for their family? Because some have an iPhone, they can affort a raw vegan diet? I own an IPhone at the moment that was a gift from my dear friend, because she got a new one and knew that i could really need a good phone... What does this say about my wealth? Or hers? She got them from work, from her boss, because she needs to have one where she works. I think, you just see something like this and make assumptions for everyone. Cool, that you took every opportunity to do your thing/online buisness!!! :-)
It is so sad to me that the government subsidizes food that is unhealthy rather than organic fruits and vegetables when they can so easily do so. Doing this makes healthy food complete inaccessible to those living below the poverty line. This is why it is the duty of those of us with disposable income and economic power to use our dollars to support local business and create a demand for quality fruits and vegetables so one day giant corporations have no other option but to begin meeting this demand and lowering the price of quality food. I hope one day to see a world where a healthy and filling salad costs as little as a hamburger!
Learn about agenda 21 Health is a choice Don't wait for your government to tell you why it's crucial for the climate that you live vegan or for them to endorse organic vegan lifestyle They don't care It is a choice you must make for yourself
forgive me for being slow, but I listened to the whole video and I still didn't understand WHY you closed it. I heard big cooperations, lack of support. ??? what did big Corp do?
lynette sosa Nothing. A big corporation showed up in town and she decided to ail. Rather than doing mare marketing or bringing her prices down, she decided to close because she can't compete.
Now you can focus more on making raw affordable. Expensive organic is not the only way. Many conventional fruits and veggies are not sprayed! People can survive on raw for $20 a week! We need to share that!
Hi. thanks for commenting this, could you direct me where to find out more about which conventional produce is not sprayed with pesticides etc.? Thanks!
What fruits and vegetables are not sprayed? At Easter I was with a group of farmers, the stories I was hearing blew my mind. Farmers spray like you wouldn't believe. Blueberries have 30 different types of sprays. Avocados get sprayed 3 times a week till harvest. When f&v fetch a good price farmers will harvest before the allowed time (f&v aren't supposed to be sold to market until the pesticide residue has subsided but if farmers can get a good price they will harvest). Even mangos get sprayed, I thought for sure they wouldn't as the fruit is so high up. It's really disheartening 🙁
Confusing post. What happened ? You sold the business ? Or you closed because you couldn't make enough of a profit ? If you sold it, then you have some money to start a new project one would assume.
I've had four businesses, starting on my fifth one. You learn what works and what doesn't. Like the comments have pointed out, juicing is expensive compared to purchasing whole foods, because you're throwing more than half of it away, so there's a lot of waste. And yes, if you do not bring in enough money to reinvest in your business, the employees, insurance, taxes; it gets shut down. Plain and simple. Businesses have to have to make profits to feed them and their people, otherwise, they essentially die on the vine. It takes a lot of courage to run your own business and a ton of energy. I'm sure she will find something new to work on, smarter, and stronger that will hopefully work better. I wish her well.
You didn't fail Kristina - You SUCCEEDED!! ELEVEN years sister friend, ELEVEN years in a hard business where one would do well to make it ONE. Changes like that DO feel like a death. I can relate. And then we redefine ourselves with all the things that were sown in us for those year, for that time - and we become a better version of us, and somehow can contribute even more. Can't wait to hear more about your journey. Love ya girl
I'm so proud of you and inspired by what you have accomplished this far. You are so gifted and have many more great things to accomplish in this life. Many are hating because all they have faith for is to remain at a dead-end job that they hate, so don't listen to them. You had the courage to do something empowering with your life. I'm sure this will only catapult you into greater things in the future. Don't stop, always keep moving. Much love! 😍😘💕
im 6 years in as a vegan an fairly new to your channel but I've learned so much from indulging myself into many many of your vids. so glad i found your channel. thanks for so much. peace an love
Kristina, if I had the money, I would invest in Rawfully Organic. I hate to see wonderful businesses close. If you haven't already, try applying for agricultural grants.
It amazes me how heartless some of the comments on here are. Right wrong or indifferent, she is a person, with real feelings... just like you. It isn't about money. It isn't about anything other than the fact that she is a human being facing a struggle. Just because she chooses to put herself out there and indeed, things like this may impact her financially for the better does not make her bad or wrong any more than it makes you bad or wrong for having your opinion. I just can't imagine what it feels like to feel so mean and hateful so much that it is necessary to critique a TH-cam personality. I don't know her personally. I don't know if she or her family are wealthy. What I do know is that even if she is, she has every right to feel her struggle completely. This struggle just shows that money doesn't solve anything. If it were about money she would have felt relived closing it, not distraught. I don't know what you see when watching this video, but I see a human being that is full of love and is truly hurting. I hope those of you that received some kind of joy from posting something hateful on this video are lead down a path of healing yourselves and that you can figure out what made you feel so adverse to it. A truly happy person who disagreed with this video would have watched this and kept going on about their day rather than tearing another person down. I truly wish you happiness and healing.
why don't YOU broadcast your life in a public forum, ha... let's see you open up and reveal your hardest struggles and worst feelings, and see how you deal when you get heartless snippy reactions. so many heartless cowards in one page.. jea..
T V you are indeed vain. and heartless. and the hardships that you went through did not immune you from that, it seems. to minimize minimize someone's pain just because he has money... to assume that because he is more well off then his pain is less meaningful.. to have suffering cv competition with other people... so pathetic.
You were a leader and ahead of your time. Organics weren't available at Safeway 11 years ago. In Sonoma, there are many local farms that are thriving. Ur in Houston, move to like Sonoma, Napa or like Sebastopol and continue on...
I love you Kristina and I will forever support you. I wish you the best on your journey of healing. Remember everything happens for a reason and soon you will know the true reason for this. Sending you love and prayers 💗
Dear Kristina, you have inspired me for many years and even though you might FEEL like a failure I will NEVER see you as one, and I bet thousands of your fans feel like I do. It's not your business that makes you a success, it's your VISION, your LIFESTYLE, the EXAMPLE you set to others and your stunning COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You are UNIQUE and I've often wished I could be more like you. I watch one of your videos at least once per day to inspire me to live healthier, even though I have not been very successful. You are one of the most colorful, creative & entertaining vegan personalities on the web and the world is your oyster, the possibilities are endless only because of WHO YOU ARE. I got tears in my eyes seeing yours, as I feel you should be the LAST person on this earth to go through pain. Keep your positive attitude (as your grandfather has said so often) and please don't give up. Take your time to heal, but stay enthusiastic as you are still so young, so healthy with such a supportive family to back you and healthy, organic eating has become more popular recent years (world-wide) this is only the end of a season. Not the end of your journey. The time you had with your business was indeed a miracle for someone at such a young age, but maybe things happened for a reason as sometimes when one door closes, only then other doors can open. You will rise again PHOENIX!!!!!!!! With love, from Abu Dhabi
Kristina, for many of us this lifestyle is simply not affordable. I feel for you that you lost a business, but your products cater to the rich and privileged. I live off of a food budget of £25 a week, sometimes less than that. And you may be unaware but that is not uncommon especially for us students. I hope you try to do more to reach your younger audience💖
Check out kungfufuel online. It's 75% raw and vegan. 75% raw is healthier, bc it's made for every climate. My food is healthfood designed by me and my pediatrician father who went holistic. I spend $60 at Trader Joe's twice a month for two people and the food you find on my blog and Instagram is fabulous, healthy, pro climate and definitely affordable
If you have not accomplished a fraction of what she has at her age, you don't get to critique her or put her down. She has the right to be her authentic self. The world is a better place for it. Best wishes to you moving forward Kristina
Vivian U. Obioha So well said! It is so inspiring seeing you, Kristina, be so authentic and exactly how you are. Letting yourself have those intense emotions on CAMERA! Such an amazing and beautiful soul. Thank you so much for what you have brought to this Earth. ❤️
Kristina! You are so beautiful! I'm not vegan but watching your videos these past few months have inspired me! I'm taking baby steps. My vitamix came last week. I've been trying to eat at least one fully raw meal a day. I can't wait to see what life has in store for you. Seeing your pics of Bali have made me want to visit next year!! Never thought about it before but it's beautiful!! Maybe you could travel the world and make recommendations for other travelers. Who knows but I know whatever is next for you will be great! 😊 Keep your head up and remember....haters gon hate so don't even trip.
Kristina , I LOVE YOU ! I have been watching you for years now . You are always an inspiration and still an inspiration as you go even deeper and realize that you are an amazing being whether you run the coop or not ! Thank you for all you have done for the vegan movement and helping animals .You are my soul sister and if you are ever in BC you are always welcome to come to one of our vegan potlucks . Follow your beautiful heart and do whatever makes you happy . You have been a major success and you will be a success in this new chapter . Hey maybe you will meet a wonderful partner ( have you met James Aspey yet ? he's on youtube ! ) and have a different kind of baby (coop) , a beautiful little baby Kristina ! Whatever you choose to do ( it is all choice , no right or wrong ) , you will continue to be a wonderful Light in this world ! Just because the business is over doesnt mean that all of the positive energy you have created on this planet is over . It keeps going in the lives of all the people you have impacted and touched and then they touch others ! You are so LOVED ! If you want to come to my town in BC to speak ( we are an amazing organic progressive town ) contact me and I will organize it and you can stay at our beautiful conscious vegan community shared home ! One Love , Trish .
I'm headed to my farmers market tonight, so don't worry, I will support them! I can't wait to see what direction you take. You helped so many people, far more than most trolls online ever have. Take care Kristina! Your definitely loved by the ones who matter!
Kristina You are NOT a failure!!! You are blessed!!! Transition is always hard at the time...but you will look back and see it from the rearview mirror...and remember the windsheild is bigger because what is ahead is more important than what is behind are going to be great memories : ) Have faith as a grain of mustard seed and you will move mountains!!!
Debra B Thank you for saying that. Failure should not even be in her vocabulary. She's living most of us are existing. That's priceless! Life requires you to evolve to the next level in your life and sometimes that means changing everything or one thing that's affects everything. No failures here only growth & evolution! Keep pushing on sistah!
Everything is working for you, not against you!... let the Universe's work continue! Amazing is yet to come! May the light and all great things be with you, blessings!
Dear Kristina, thank you for being real and following your call. You will make it because you carry this life with you: health, light and fun. Stay on your path! KS
This was such a poignant and emotionally compelling talk, Kristina. I genuinely was not expecting this video to ever come. One of my bucketlist dreams was to visit Houston, enjoy all of the vegan restaurants, and visit your co-op. As sad as I am to see that it's no longer in existence, I absolutely agree that there are plenty of signs that it's time to grow, move forward, and thrive elsewhere. Now I'm really going to do as much research as I possibly can and support as many smaller companies that practice ethical, sustainable, and compassionate business techniques. The best years of your life aren't over. Just be patient, loving, hopeful, and open-minded for what the world has to offer. I've been following your channel for years and I know that you've made such beautiful changes since you've first started. Besides, your videos already have transformed so many lives and have turned so many people vegan (including myself). Love you so much!
I'm going to be honest here. The reason your business failed is not because it wasn't great, it's because as Americans we are expected to NEVER stop. You only having pick up from 4-7 certain days a week etc only works for a handful of people. I need the big grocery store, because I have to buy all my produce before work at 7 am. I work Saturday's as well. So no Saturday morning farmers markets for me. It's hard. It's not my fault, or yours. It's this American ideal that we must work until we are bone tired or we're not trying hard enough. I would love the freedom to be my own boss and make the rules, but like you've just shared that's not the easy way either. Life is hard Kristina, I'm sorry it knocked you down. 💚
Yea, people are trying to make ends meet, and rents are going up, and nobody can survive on minimum wage. That means, we just have to cut back spending everywhere and make it work. I don't like this American Ideal :(
i agree. work until you are bone fire or .... get out of the rat race. Get your homestead, own solar energy or what not, grow your fruits and veggies and make something on the side to get $ so that you can get a medical insurance in case you get bit by a snake, a black widow, a brown recluse, a scorpion or something else,
Yes the American ideal is being followed every where. women in eastern countries are luckier, since the man has to do the earning and woman is supposed to do thr household work and educate the kids etc. It looks like a bleak picture at first but when you look at so many families from my country, the women live happiest lives with so much peace, no worry to earn money, and having to work double. The balance is perfect when one of the spouse takes the responsibility of earning and the other takes the responsibility of household management. However, this doesn't mean women can't pursue their careers and can't get education. Getting education doesn't equate to earning. Education for the sole sake of earning is missing the true essence.
Shores of Freedom I admit there are a lot of wrongs with the eastern society, but you can't just mark it as black and think developed countries as white. It is not as simple as that. Moreover, it is extremely flawed to think that a woman who covers herself up is somehow confined or subjugated. Being a woman myself, I can tell you I covered myself up, and had a really good educational career and still continuing it after my marriage. To me education does not mean I have to go outside and do a job. But no one has ever restricted me from doing a job. Infact I am really lazy and hate doing office jobs and my parents and in laws always tell me I should not be wasting my hard earned degree at home. To me, my degree is not wasted, I apply my knowledge in every aspect of life. And covering myself up doesn't stop me from doing anything. Honestly it doesn't! Secondly, do u think only eastern men look at women like a piece of meat?? Do western men have different biological functions? I see hollywood objectifies women so much that western women have become extremely concious of how they look. Its not the same in the area where I belong. Women are not as vain as the western women. Plastic Surgeries are comparatively much lower. However since newer generation is extremely exposed to the western media, they have adopted western culture. how can you claim that EVERY VICE comes from women being confined (which they aren't actually) and covering themselves up? Is there any study done on the effects of covering your body with clothes on the quality of life you experience? I see no logic behind this claim and it is terribly flawed. I am not sure how u claim every children being assaulted in the streets. I have never witnessed it but I know it happens but it is not exclusive to the eastern society but happens in the west as well.
Shores of Freedom I really feel very bad about all those things that happen to women in such societies. But I noticed you seem to know it too, that it is all because of illiteracy, not because women cover themselves up. Now I agree, I do not mean that women should be confined and not be able to go out alone. That is not what I mean at all and I would strongly condemn such a society and I recognise that it is extremely evil towards women. But I also do not think that covering yourself up leads to crimes. Its not true at all. There is only a weak correlation between society of covered up women and crimes. And we know that, scientifically correlation does not equate to causation. Covering up with a piece of clothing can not stop a society to flourish. What stops them to flourish is their ancient beliefs and cultures which I strongly despise. And I am glad that you eventually were able to get out of that horrible society and live as a free woman. I have also endured a lot of pain in the past but not the kind you talked about. It was more of a family problem. I used to think is our society bad? But now I think, its not just our eastern society, cruelty happens in all societies to those who are weaker in some way. In other words, Rich suppress the poor, Strong dictate the weak. It seems like natural phenomenon now. As for rapes, I don't think they happen only in eastern society. The bad thing about the eastern society is lack of accountability as you said, that a woman is blamed for being raped. Western societies make people accountable for their crimes and thats why you don't see men raping women out in the open. Nevertheless rapes do happen, most rape stories I read or hear are from western societies. Mostly it is child abuse and even rapes. But I can not make any assumption where most rapes take place as I never did any statistical analysis. Evil exists everywhere. I was living in an eastern society but never experienced rape or anything like that whereas many western woman have been brutally raped. Rape is pretty common in U.S but that offcourse doesn't mean every woman is getting raped. It only means there are a few unfortunate ones who fall prey. What I find good about the eastern society, atleast my own country, that both men and women are family oriented. Men provide for their families in every way possible and usually take full responsibility of the expenses of wife and kids. Whereas western women have to kind of depend on their own to work, give birth to children, take care of children, while doing jobs at the same time. Where I come from, most women live very comfortably and they dont have to worry about having an equal participation in the earning. Atleast it is not required of them to contribute to the household expenses. Still many women like to earn and be at respectable positions working as scientists, engineers, doctors teachers etc, and there is nothing wrong with that. Infact most people from my country encourage girls to get education and earn a living. However middle East is very different. I am not aware of the prarices in middle east but I am surely not inspired by middle eastern culture at all.
Speaking about local produce, I also wanted to add that I've read reviews about her produce NOT being local at all. Some of it might have been, but if your company is to support local farmers, do it exactly and don't import from other countries. Too many lies going on.
Thefunalongtheway Jennifer Thorpe exactly! Common sense would say to anyone that certain produce cannot be gotten state side, so out sourcing is needed! I'm pretty sure she outsourced from as many local, organic, ethical businesses as possible! As well for the video, she's sharing candidly, her experience, sing self talk therapy as she feels fit.
FullyRawKristina like you said the bigger businesses are taking over and the thing is fast food is unfortunately so much cheaper than fruit &veggies...
Kristina, I have been following your wonderful videos for a long time. I have never been to Texas so have not have the pleasure of going to your co-op. The thing is, your co-op is not a failure, it is just an experience for you to use what your have learned in your next new adventure. You have been incredibly giving, open, honest and providing your incredible recipes for free on TH-cam. Wow! Most chefs don't ever want to let out their secret recipes, especially not for free. Remember, everyone has the same 24 hours to get things done and you have done more wonderful things in your young life for others than most people do in their whole life. Now stop that crying, let yourself be happy again, and everything will work out.
Change happens but it will never erase the Essence, the Core of your humanity. You're a beautiful young lady who gave your very best and will continue to make important contributions to society in different ways. 'Let thy food be be the medicine' will never die! God bless and good luck with your future endeavors. Thank You :-)
people are so full of anger. They only judge and comments here saddened me. Nobody realizes how extremely hard it is to build what you did. People don't even know how much work it is to create content for insta or youtube and people don't understand that if there were no pesticides in the world then the cost of food will actually be $10 per juice. Everyone feels entitled to cheap food, but cheap price comes only with chemicals. If food was grown naturally the whole America won't even afford to go out for meals or throw away half of your lunch, or have snacks 5 times a day. And I do understand that seeing your business close makes you cry, but everything will be ok.
Bigger corporations need your money to be big. Support local businesses always, its a higher quality product. The first step is to check out the dave ramsey show.
Hi Kristina, I perfectly understand you. Don't worry, after this period of sadness that is very important be lived for you to be able to start a new project in the future, something great will be born because you have a lot of light and helped a lot of people including me, a Brazilian that lives in Spain. You inspire us to have a better life. I'm glad I met you online. Thank you for being doing what you love. I have no idea of what will happen, but you have planted a precious seed in a lot of hearts, showing us a different path, a style of life. Thank you again.
Kristina! I really feel for you. I lost my business because of giant coorporations. I could not compete with those prices! I have cried and gotten angry and blame everyone. I had felt like a big failure and loss. I thank you so much for sharing because I do not feel lonely anymore. You are a great person and I know something great for you and me will come because we are good people who have worried for the world and for creating jobs. God loves you! My heart is with you.
Kristina.. I am so sorry that you are feeling so sad and so much loss over your beautiful Co-op. The best years of your life are not over, if you don't let them be over. You provided people for 11 years with BEAUTIFUL fresh organic produce that nourished their bodies and brought you years of endless happiness. That is a HUGE feat. You will have to re-discover yourself, which is so difficult. I have lost so much in my life, most of my family.. i know loss. But you are young, vibrant and WILL start something new and fresh and amazing. Your videos help. Your recipes help. YOU help. You are one of THE most positive people that I have ever watched, and you help with just your positive beautiful outlook on life. You have and will continue to do amazing things in life. I 1000% believe that. We only live here on this planet one time in these short lives that we have and I know that you will spend the rest of yours doing incredible and fulfilling things. Much love
Hi Kristina! I just saw this video and am currently watching. My heart dropped when I saw the title! I pray that you are okay dear. I am not a fully raw vegan but I have undoubtedly been inspired by you over the years, and I owe a great deal to you for having embraced the holistic lifestyle and a love for nutrition! Since finding your channel in 2014 I have lost 45 pounds and kept it off! Please know that you are loved by the Lord, and not to ever feel alone!
You are a pioneer in our adulterated food system today. It's because of pioneers like you, that have caused a start in the huge movement in America's food system to have more clean options available. The demand for organics have grown and their availability has driven the prices lower than ever making them more available to people. You are right, you are in a pivotal time in your life - growing up or just growing isn't always fun or easy. It does make us better and stronger (mostly). Don't stop what you are doing. You are educating and helping so many people, and not just at the Co-Op, all over the world! You are in no way failing - AT ALL!!! I believe you will continue educating around the world and not just in Texas. Through your videos, your travels, classes you may teach, and now your books you will continue what you love with people who need your help. Thank you for investing all of yourself to educate the world. You are doing a fantastic job, more than you realize. So, Chin UP!!! You will continue to SHINE, sending Love back to YOU during your transformation in the wonderful metamorphosis known as Life
Kristina, today I was meditating on the story of Noah from the bible and what I got out of it was that sometimes we just need a clean sweep in our lives!! If God , being God said he was sorry he had made the human race and it broke his heart just seeing all the evil that he had to start all over!! Even God had to start all over ! It is ok to start over Kristina, sometimes it is just necessary! I know better and bigger things are in store for you. GENESIS 6 As far as God was concerned, the Earth had become a sewer; there was violence everywhere. God took one look and saw how bad it was, everyone corrupt and corrupting-life itself corrupt to the core. 13 God said to Noah, “It’s all over. It’s the end of the human race. The violence is everywhere; I’m making a clean sweep.
Kristina: you have helped so many people! Know that. I wouldn't be running a community garden if I hadn't been inspired by you. Building a loving community where people plant, grow and harvest together. Loving people. It's hard. We run a membership of around 50 people each year and it's hard when people come and go in your life. I'm praying for you. ❤️✨🌿
You just closed down a co-op and have a ton of money and can travel and live in Bali. Why so dramatic? You can still teach people about health and nutrition every day.
...This might be helpful. Language choice-from a Google Dictionary search: A -+-Crisis+-+: a time when a difficult or important decision must be made. "a crisis point of history" synonyms: critical point, turning point, crossroads, watershed, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, Rubicon, informal crunch; climacteric "the situation had reached a crisis."
Bali is overly cheap. I mean it is cheap even for Indians not earning much and whose currency is valued so low as compared to others. Bali was the best decision she could take to travel keeping in mind her finances and healing. And anyway who says that one becomes completely poor after businesses are shut down? She has multiple sources of income from the retreates, challenges she does and TH-cam of course!!
Wow, I'm so sorry Kristina. In the age of overwhelming greed and capitalism, it's a scary big fish eats little fish type world and small/mom and pop businesses are getting devoured. I wouldn't say you are a failure (even though I would understand why you feel like that)...you inspired soooo many people to take control of their health by eating more plants, like me! And I...US...are extremely grateful for that! Honestly I think this is a turning point in your life, maybe you are too big for Texas. When I failed I left my home state, begin to travel, discovered more about myself, learned some (hard) lessons and met my fiancée so the journey was/is well worth it. Idk the past month has been rough for a lot of people (myself included) but healing is inevitable as long as we trust God and have faith that there is a larger more beautiful plan for our lives. Good luck girl and lots of hugs! (P.S. I'm making a peach mango salsa to go in my Mexican inspired salad tonite, I will feast in your honor!)
You have given to me today , the inspiration to transform my life into vegan! im your new follower since today! When a door closes, many doors can be open !! God and the Universe will give you the strenght and the wisdom to continue your journey and keep transforming people lives.. Regards from Guayaquil, Ecuador...
My precious Kristina, my love, my sweet soul sister, you have no idea how important you are to me and to all you have inspired. Kristina, I'm literally dying, everyday. Depression has taken over my life due to loss. I am all too familiar with grief. I need you to know that finding you and all the Fullyraw videos you have posted has brought a new meaning of life to me. When I say, "I love you," I share a profoundly sincere love. You have given me sooo much. The power you possess intimidates those that can never match all that you are in this lifetime, or the next. You have a precious presence. We have never met, so imagine that I can see you for you because of your selfless genuity. Your right, it's okay to feel the pain. It will bring the Phoenix out of you... I know this to be true, believe it or not you, yes YOU help ignite the Phoenix in me by sharing all the amazing recipies. Yes, I love you for caring for all of us. I wish I was near to share a big hug and remind you that without you many of us will be stuck in nutritional ignorance. Gracias, hermana, por tu bondad, dedicacion, y sobre todo, por el amor que compartes cuando nos ensenas como comer de la manera debida para seguir viviendo saludablemente. Kristina, eres GENIAL!! In every way.
Truly honored to being able to receive your powerful, healing and liberating message Kristina. No great person has being known without facing giants and hardships! Truly honored and very touched. 😊 this is just a HUGE part in your evolution process... who knows what is next...😊
I can understand how you feel. I lost everything I worked so hard for (and defined myself by) when I suddenly lost my health at 30 years old and became almost entirely housebound. I'm still recovering, albeit slowly, 7 years later. Let yourself feel, work through those emotions. You will get through this and definitely come out stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. As difficult as it may be at times, trust and have faith. Sending love ❤.
"... It has only made me feel more awake, definitely not a numb person and I will never choose to be numb. I will much rather to experience this pain and be cracked open than being numb and never TRULY feel ALIVE." /// "Pain does something to you that really wakes you up." Thanks for those words Kristina
A king had a son that the king said was destined to lead his people to a peaceful, harmonious existence. The prince loved the people with all his heart as did the king. The prince also loved his horse, who was stubborn and headstrong. The king pleaded with the prince to not ride the ornery animal. One day, the prince rode the horse out into the village. The horse was spooked by a rat and threw the prince to the ground, breaking his leg. While the prince was recovering at home, the kingdom was invaded and all the warriors were harmed. The prince was devastated that he was unable to fight. But.... He did recover. And he grew stronger. And he learned not only how to love peacefully, but how to fight fiercely. He redeveloped his army with new warriors and gave his beloved people the harmony and security he was destined to give them. This is just your broken leg, Kristina. You will heal and you will be strong. You will fulfill your destiny and you will be loved. But, right now, you've gotta rest and mend. Things will work themselves out.
A.L. Morgan-French I don't think a broken leg is a good analogy. Kristina is saying goodbye, not licking a bloody wound. She's letting go of the horse, is a better analogy. Just my two cents that you didn't ask for. lolol
Thank you Kristina.I am a wife and a mother of 3 children now. I live on the other side of the world, fruits & veggies are not in abundance here in New Zealand neither are they affordable or organic at times. Although regardless of our situation, your knowledge and experiences helped me to source what I could to make my family a lot healthier. I try to buy from local farmers markets when we can and implement as much raw foods into our diets. No we are not fully raw however we live much healthier lives because of you. You will find your way again. Something bigger and better awaits you. All the best and I hope you continue to educate as you have been these past 11 years.
you are not a failure!!! you did an amazing thing and woke a lot of people up. and you also mentioned that you feel like you have to let go of those memories, no you don't! those memories are happy memories and they should stay in your heart forever and who knows, this could be hard for you now but use all the skills and techniques that you have learned in those last 11 years and maybe do something else even bigger and better than your original Co-op. don't let this bring you down maybe you needed a break from it but look at it as a door that is closing so another door can open. maybe something bigger and better needs your full attention. you are such a beautiful person in and out and I hate to see you cry. pray and meditate and find out what other Mission you need to complete in your life Journey and focus on that!!! you have a ton of supporters that love and appreciate and commend you for everything that you do and everything that you stand for don't ever forget that!!!
Maybe kristina could do a course about how to set up a local co-op? The spread sheets and things like that? This local co-op thing could go viral and global?
reggie garcia yes absolutely. I feel excited at the idea of her running a fully raw cafe or a restaurant and make it a chain all over the states and beyond. Amazing!
Beautiful and powerful. This coop, although you closed it down, will never be lost. It will always be part of you and a chapter in your book so to speak. I don't say this with any hate- I think this video and where you are at, emotionally, is beautiful. I have learned the most from the times in my life I was beautifully broken and waiting for the next page. But that doesn't mean those pages are torn out. Consider it all joy (I'm not saying be happy right now) facing these trials... God is bringing you to a fuller place. God bless
you are a beautiful person inside and out, don't listen to the negativity, growth comes from the most tramatic instances, and watching you throughout your journey has been inspirational. i am inspired by you, and you've made a big impact by showing your passionate about REAL food. sending you love
You didn't really explain clearly why you're closing down the co-op, it was only how you're sad/ sensitive / emotional etc.. why didn't you explain it ?
Sophia Wisdom my response above: I DID NOT SELL MY COMPANY. Never in the video did I say that, and that comment seems to be everywhere here. I would never sellout. People keep asking why, but I clearly state in it the video. Please listen to the many points I discuss before you're quick to judge. There's not just ONE REASON. It's not black and white. It's been a slow and steady declining process over the years. We lost the community over time. People are choosing to purchase from larger chains and aren't supporting local and organic. This effects the smaller businesses such as myself. It's convenience and quantity over quality and homegrown. This is why I wrote in the video, "PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AND ORGANIC FARMERS. This is becoming a dying race." For everyone calling me a spoiled brat and saying that I'm not taking responsibility for my failure, you couldn't be MORE wrong. I've worked my butt off for 11 years building this company...doing things many of you wouldn't probably do-late night deliveries, sacrificing much, sludge work, doing the dirty work-things behind the scenes you DON'T see. Nothing was given, it was earned. Those who judge don't know my circumstances or my journey in what's it's taken to build up to this point. Please look at your own life before you decide to judge mine. I'm not going to sit here and blame anyone, and I won't blame myself. I held on so tightly until I couldn't anymore. And I don't need to further explain myself past that point. It took SO much of me to make this video and talk about it. I didn't even have to talk about me closing it. I could have just moved on with my life and not said a word. But I didn't because this coop has meant the world to me and it's meant so much to so many others. It is worth CELEBRATING and CHERISHING. I choose to cherish it and will never take it for granted. This co-op has given me so much life and happiness and JOY. I choose to keep these memories positive. I feel my message in this video is beautiful and vulnerable and very open and real and authentic. HATERS: please stop trying to pick away at something that just isn't there. Compassion in his time is needed. TO EVERYONE who had written a supportive and kind comment...THANK YOU. I've read EVERY SINGLE COMMENT. Most have brought me to tears. You're the reason why I am still here. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope to continue to be here for you too. 🙏🏽💓✨
She's talking about local farmers. Big companies pumping their money into organic products is good, but that doesn't mean that Kristina can't be sad that the smaller businesses are being driven out and a way of life is being lost.
FRIEND!!!!! OMG. I just ( it still feels just) closed our Juice bar in December. I cried and cried and cried and actually yesterday, we just sold the rest of our equipment and I cried more than ever ( it felt like the final straw) It is HARD the raw world of business is HARD! We must connect. My bones hurt, still. So many people say I still have "success" but my heart was THERE!!I didn't care about anything else. Would love to connect with you sweet gal!
Pretty Balanced I live in central Arkansas and there was a juice bar here that closed and I miss it so much! It was expensive so I would treat myself every payday to a juice. Now we have no juice bar and it’s pretty sad. I guess I’ll have to start making my own.
You are not married, don't have kids, hello!!!!!!!! That's ok, it's fine! You never judged those who were not married, did not have kids, did you? So don't judge yourself. I am 56, am not married, don't have kids, by choice! More power to you. Heal and grieve in your own time, and know that we will be waiting and watching for your return. You are loved, by your family, by your viewers, and most important, by god. Wake up tomorrow feel lighter, without the burden of something that was not working at this time.
Jessica Torok still I don't think she feels like a failure for being single and without a child. She feels like a failure because she had to close down her business. This video is about her business, not about the fact that she's single. I don't think I know how she feels anyway. I just know I love her and support her.
Agreed, 100 % , it doesn't matter how you interpret her message, it would reflect on your own life experience, all that matters, we love you, support you, and will continue to subscribe. Go forward knowing that you are loved.
Kristina, Although I AM NOT VEGAN I very much appreciate the message you STAND FOR!! Being in business is a hard thing to do!! THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND FARMS!! They feed the nation and people of the WORLD!! This time will pass for YOU!! and greater and more fulfilling things will come your way, whatever form it takes. Your actions and insight will surely bring it to pass with some help I"M sure. Time and thoughtful action is the best healer A very appreciative viewer Neil ( Lochness Scottish Highlands )
Why Do You HAVE To Let Go OfTHE MEMORIES? Keep the memories, especially as you process the lessons learned, build on it, WHEN READY -- listen for those lessons -- those deeper lessons just for you. Deeper than coop, but that will take time. Best yea rs of your life NOT OVER!! I'm 68 years old and have lost people and dreams and hopes and taken, unexpected, mental & emotions detours, that have, now, finally all worked together for the overall good. You have not lost your parents and siblings yet, so you have Not lost everything! THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS!! You will learn more mature lessons and yes, they're meant to teach you -- you know the things happening -- TRUST, FAITH! The tools you'll need sharpened in your quiver! So . . . CRY, its okay! Welcome to life! You'll eventually be alright, better, different -- 30 years old -- wow, wait, until you look back 30 more years . . . . there are still things I don't know . . . still things I am waiting to fulfill & sometimes wonder if I ever will . . . Yet, somehow, each new day a new opportunity given, so I must REALLY die-to-my-flesh-wants-lower thinking & manage to simply thrust this Life Journey . . . step-by-step-little-by-little. . . day-by-day . . . moment-by-moment! PLEASE PRACTICE THIS: DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK . . . keep walking your journey!! SHINE GIRL SHINE -- CRY GIRL CRY -- HEAL GIRL HEAL -- keep living! Read about the lives of GREAT PEOPLE -- THEY "FAILED" many, many, many more times than they "succeeded!" Success is to keep walking YOUR JOURNEY! I am still inspired by you -- just put it out there! What people receive is not our part (I feel the same in trying to educate folk), but the bigger picture bigger than us -- just do your small part! Blessings! & Light & Love
Kristina, I am 37 yrs old. Last year I was forced to close my law practice when I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and given a short time to live due in part to my decision to heal with food. I too am single with no children because my business was my baby. Watching your journey for the past several years helped give me the strength to fight for my rights to heal Rawfully Organic. Your 11 year journey was not walked in vain. Thank you!
+ForeverChiTonight Awww! Aren't you sweet for checking. I'm well. I am currently at a Gerson-like retreat in Sedona, AZ USA. I'm 4 months past the expiration date the Oncologist gave me. Loving Life! How are you?
GoodLightGoddess hello there dear! Please check out the TH-cam channel of a gentleman who healed his stage 3 colon cancer through natural means of nutrition! His channel name is ChrisBeatCancer - he explains exactly what he did, and how to do it! The body was designed by God to heal itself when given the means to be fueled for healing! It's encouraging to hear that you have taken that route so far! If you get a chance to check it out, let me know what you think! May the blessings of the Lord be with you all the days of your healing, and onward!
Dearest Kristina, your vulnerability is so beautiful and touching, thank you so much for sharing even the darker parts of life with us. I felt my heart hurt so much when you had to compose yourself or talk about discernment or saying I'm Fine. It's perfectly okay to not be okay. You deserve to have people around you that want to be there with you during the good and also during the bad. You're perfectly worthy of love and connection with people when you're emotional, or experiencing anger and resentment. It makes complete sense why you'd be feeling those ways, and anyone else would be feeling the same exact things in that circumstance. You are such a beautiful soul who is absolutely doing her best where she is with what she has, and I know you will continue to shine your light so bright. Here with you during this hard time, you're not alone. I love you.
Just swinging in to say thank you for this video. I've been watching your videos for years. I have had friends and family pick up products from you to support local co-ops and vendors like Rawfully Organic. In truth, the products were a bit out my budget but what grabbed my support of your co-op was your message. Thriving internally and externally. I became a raw vegan about 8 years ago after someone passing word about you. It was a total and exceptional lifestyle change. I stayed a raw vegan for about 1 year. Slowly transitioned into becoming a pescatarian thanks to the culinary information I gathered from amazing chefs like Jon Bonnell and Barbara Scott-Goodman. But thanks to your work in spreading awareness and others similar to you, it has completely and permanently altered my life for the better. Thank you. With that being said, I find myself in a similar boat. Not to the same extent but I too am shutting down my business of crafting sweets, treats, and desserts with organic, local and non-gmo ingredients. It was expensive, yes, but there were people willing to pay for it and I was there to happily provide. Some weddings I did were raw vegan cakes to full fat and addictive sugar, all organic and most ingredients being locally sourced. A couple of weeks ago, prior to viewing this video, I came to the conclusion to shut it down after about 4 humbling years; over two of those years were based out of my home kitchen. Blood, sweat and tears turned into culinary masterpieces composed of sugary magic. At least that is what I would like to think. Long story short, it just wasn't profitable. Bigger businesses started to sell products similar to mine for a small fraction of the price. Were they as tasty? Absolutely not! As appealing and creative (bespoke)? Not even. It lacked quality but despite this, more people started turning to the more established big businesses versus a small business that barely grazed the news and never published a book. The financial climate is not composed of the small and priviliged set of regular customers I had. So, it hurt to let her go but I'm taking it in like evolution. Locating new, better and innovative ways to business. Completely change career paths but with the central focus of providing health and positivity for families. Maybe see if I can franchise Kimbal Musk's The Kitchenette? Cultivate green technology and offer locals to interact with it? Maybe utilize something like Mark Norton's Picked Fresh Farms garden in a freight car in the Houston area? I don't know. Just thinking out loud as I do not fully know what my next step is. I don't know what's next but I pray for guidance and discernment in these times. And for you as well, Kristina. Looking forward to seeing more of you and your content in the near future. :) And thank you.
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I don't care what other people say about her, but I am 56 years old and thanks to her I change the way I eat. If you change one life that is a success. Thank you Kristina, muchas gracias. :)
she has helped me too will. me too. and you will be in the new earth. it is coming and the ones not ready well i feel sorry for them.
the new earth is still a thing? i'm not being sarcastic, just out of the loop for years. i know some crazy things are coming. i know this world is manipulated. i'm deep into a lot of deep stuff and also realized it didn't help me to spend so much time looking at what the bad guys did, where they come from, etc.
being happy and positive is new to me. i don't mean i'm depressed, i just have anxiety and don't live a fully alive exciting life.
Giggles. You truly do not believe that do you? Shakes head. Our Government lies.
In March of this year I felt the need for drastic change. I really felt like I was just waiting to die. I am 56 and weighed 314 pounds. Because of you I started being fully raw. I didn't do it one meal a week I went in full time all the way. Like a Phoenix, from the ashes I am reborn! I have lost 48 pounds and feel fantastic. This is all because of you. So now you have a drastic change in front of you. I know you will be great at whatever you do. Much love TamaRAW
tamara demint ♡
tamara demint Congratulations! And I love how you did that with your name! 😊
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tamara demint yay!,keep on the right path!! much respect!
Tamara, that is wonderful! Keep moving forward. God bless.
The synchronicity I received from this video last night when it was uploaded, after I got back from standing on my feet for 18 hrs at my raw vegan shop. I have been shedding a lot of tears because recently I have felt like I am not receiving much needed support from family members. Doing everything by myself, building my business from the ground up, investing so much money in QUALITY ORGANIC PRODUCE from local farmers, thus to create expensive recipes in its raw form, doing long lists of spreadsheets for inventory, going hours and days without eating just to reinvest the money back into the business, walking 3 hour distances to my shop with grocery bags, getting on my hands and knees to do the dirty work of cleaning my shop floors, having to deal with employees who do not even respect the back breaking work that it took me to make my business flourish. I also feel as though many of my customers take for granted the high quality food that is being served to them at the low price that does not match the labor nor prices that I am paying to get this food to them, all because I wanted people to better their health by having access to healthy, high quality, and great tasting food. They do not see the dirty work, the long hours of waking up at 4am and not sitting down until it is time to go home at 9pm! They do not see the lost of support, the financial hardships, the blood, sweat, and tears. When adversity pops up and everything is telling you no, your heart keeps pushing you toward your purpose, and then you realize that no one cares for the business you have, BUT YOU! AND ITS HARD!!! IT MAKES YOU FEEL SO ALONE. There was also something that was told to me yesterday the same day this video was uploaded, that nothing is happening to me, BUT FOR ME, and those words hit my heart full force, which is what I needed to hear, so it was de ja vu once you had repeated those same words after hearing that from a good person earlier in my day. I shed a few tears during this video last night, and I have returned to post that you are not alone! This also motivated me to keep going with my raw vegan shop and stay strong through the hardships that I am now facing, this shop is all I have, and all the time I tell myself that my customers are my biggest investors because their dollar is what is allowing this shop to be open week after week despite all of the other short comings with finances, if only they knew! Thank you so much Kristina
Wow, that's super inspiring. Never give up!! You sound like a truly ambitious and compassionate woman. Thank you for what you do! We need more people like you in this world. If I'd live where you live I'd come to your store every day. Genuinely hope you're gonna succeed in the long run. Sending you all my love xx
Linda Marie Thanks I really appreciate the encouragement 🙏🏾
Tiffany AURA Where is your shop so we can support it?
carlitadee 1940 n 30th Rd #83 in Hollywood, Florida at the Yellow Green Farmers Market. Many blessings 💕
ooooh cool I'm gonna come check you out this weekend
my dear come over here to Ghana. we need beautiful souls like you. our land is nourished and blessed. Africa is life changing. and despite our shortcomings we keep dancing and smiling. we will liven up your soul . god bless
What a lovely reply & how awesome to hear that Ghana, in a continent so raped & pillaged historically, is nourished & blessed. xxx
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I went to your co op in 2015... it was a beautiful experience. Everyone hugged me, including you. Thank you for keeping it alive for so long! ❤️ I'm excited to see the next chapter of your life and where you take your channel next :)
I watched you for 2 or 3 years before going vegan. Because of you I've been vegan for a year! And I will never go back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💜 you have changed so many people's lives, and you will continue to change more !!
Bless you Chistina. May THE MOST HIGH BLESS YOU ON YOUR FUTURE. You have changed my life and the lives. I LOVE YOU AND WHAT YOU SAND FOR WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL RAW VEGAN WOMEN.
Kristina I was a part of your coop on and off 6 years ago, and although I no longer live in Houston, I really valued and appreciated having the option for farm to table organic fruits and veggies for myself and my family- I didn't think anything like that could exist in Houston! I also got so much out of your classes. What I see here is a huge opportunity, you are brilliant, passionate, you have so much potential and drive, you got really far in an environment where people would say it isn't possible. I say watch out world, because the coop may have been holding you back from your true potential!!! Please ignore any negativity and haters, they are such a waste of energy!! I think you are on the edge of just beginning something amazing, and what you got out of the coop will always stay with you. I wish you all the best! PS Portland loves coops!! :)
I'm a part of the online community you have created and I'm in Western Australia. Its thanks to you and other raw foodists online that I have been able to begin, and stay strong on my journey. Thankyou!
When God gives you a "No", give Him a "Thank you" because He is protecting you from less than His BEST! The best is yet to come 💜💜💜
Brittany Von Rissen
Amen..! 🙏🏼
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Amen.
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Brittany Von Rissen oh I absolutely love this! I agree 100%! God loves us too much to keep us where we think we should be! God is good!
Blessings and praying now for you Kristina!
Brittany Von Rissen Oohh.. I like that one.👍🍓
I am naturopath doctor n I know & I can understand ur love towards nature. darling don't be so sad.. everything will be ok one day
Hey, why don't you open a cafe shop with all your recipes in your area? The comunity will see how good this is and start buying raw, organic products to reproduce those delicious meals. In time, you may even work towards a Raw fast food restaurant chain like Leon in the UK. I believe you have all the "know how" to do it, plus you can try a crowdfunding. Good luck in higher goals!
Cherry Jack She is opening a raw cafe in Houston
You have to let it go.
something big is in store for you.
God is in control.
Cherry Jack this is a great idea!
Cherry Jack good idea!
the same thing happens with food chains. Look at what happened with by Chloe. Only way to stop this type of crap happening is to protect yourself legally but I know nothing bout running a co-op.
Steve Jobs said that leaving Apple was one of the best things that could have happened to him because he evolved and learned so much. Maybe maybe maybe this could lead to the best thing ever 🖤💕
Stay hopeful. We all need you.
Aliyah S Just think of the two things you are comparing -_-
Sakis Papad can you not see the underlining truth?
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Aliyah S yeah Steve Jobs is was one of the worlds biggest assholes lol
And then he died on a vegan diet.
Best years of your life over? Stop it! No self- pity. You are evolving. Yes, grieve, but do not allow yourself to become paralyzed. Take the good from it and use it to inspire your next level journey.
Yes. It is true. She is richly blessed and this is a blessing in disguise. It frees her to take her mission, life, and brand to the next level.
Charlotte Roberson, Yes, but she's in a completely natural grieving process. Please be sympathetic while you're being encouraging.
she's sad she'll not have 7 fridges versus 8!
Watching her cry breaks my heart. She's the reason why I went raw vegan. It's been almost two years now. This is just so heartbreaking to watch. I'm so sorry Kristina. Take your time everyone heals and mourns differently. Don't ever stop sharing your light, you made a huge difference in my life
I DID NOT SELL MY COMPANY. Never in the video did I say that, and that comment seems to be everywhere here. I would never sellout. People keep asking why, but I clearly state in it the video. Please listen to the many points I discuss before you're quick to judge. There's not just ONE REASON. It's not black and white. It's been a slow and steady declining process over the years. We lost the community over time. People are choosing to purchase from larger chains and aren't supporting local and organic. This effects the smaller businesses such as myself. It's convenience and quantity over quality and homegrown. This is why I wrote in the video, "PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AND ORGANIC FARMERS. This is becoming a dying race." For everyone calling me a spoiled brat and saying that I'm not taking responsibility for my failure, you couldn't be MORE wrong. I've worked my butt off for 11 years building this company...doing things many of you wouldn't probably do-late night deliveries, sacrificing much, sludge work, doing the dirty work-things behind the scenes you DON'T see. Nothing was given, it was earned. Those who judge don't know my circumstances or my journey in what's it's taken to build up to this point. Please look at your own life before you decide to judge mine. I'm not going to sit here and blame anyone, and I won't blame myself. I held on so tightly until I couldn't anymore. And I don't need to further explain myself past that point. It took SO much of me to make this video and talk about it. I didn't even have to talk about me closing it. I could have just moved on with my life and not said a word. But I didn't because this coop has meant the world to me and it's meant so much to so many others. It is worth CELEBRATING and CHERISHING. I choose to cherish it and will never take it for granted. This co-op has given me so much life and happiness and JOY. I choose to keep these memories positive. I feel my message in this video is beautiful and vulnerable and very open and real and authentic. HATERS: please stop trying to pick away at something that just isn't there. Compassion in his time is needed. TO EVERYONE who had written a supportive and kind comment...THANK YOU. I've read EVERY SINGLE COMMENT. Most have brought me to tears. You're the reason why I am still here. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope to continue to be here for you too. 🙏🏽💓✨
FullyRawKristina 😘
FullyRawKristina you are beautiful Kristina! Please don't feel like a failure because you are not. You have touched my life in so many ways. Though I am not fullyraw I try to eat healthier and make better choices daily. I have followed you for a long time and I plan to follow you longer. Take you time, recharge your batteries and come back to us in a way that you feel is the best way. This world needs more people like you Kristina! and this video is so sincere, vulnerable and beautiful. Amazing! I love you and hope you feel better soon! 💗💗💗
Thank you sweet soul. Appreciate and love you.
FullyRawKristina I love watching your videos and I wish you the best! I really hate that your not doing the coop anymore because I wanted to get my produce from you on many occasions but was not able to because financial reasons and I was not getting any type of groceries at one point. People/friends were getting that for us. But anyway I love your honesty, and your ability to turn something bad into something beautiful! I have watched your videos for along time now. Your videos about juicing is what got me started with juicing. I just want to say You are not a failure!!! You are an inspiration to me and this world. And if we had more people like you in the it would be a better place. Much love❤️❤️
FullyRawKristina the hateful, judgemental, comments speaks volumes about them and not about you.
Don't you ever feel like a failure, you have change so many peoples lives around the world with your passion and your interest in going raw vegan. You tremendously helped so many people, so, never feel like a failure.
Just look at this journey as a higher transition of transcendence.
Nice
Hare krisna
I honestly don't know all the reasons why she closed it, but I can say this from my perspective, the perspective of a poor, low wage-earning woman who lives in an urban environment. Most people, common people, like myself, don't have close, immediate access to quality organic food, or any co-ops. You don't relate to the common man. You don't know what it's like to decide between getting what's cheaper or what's quality. Many of the people I work with are poor also and can't afford top organic food.They also use public transportation as their sole way to get around, and there are limits as to where these buses can take you. There's always a disconnect between those who have a lot and those who are just scraping by.
+lemurian chick I can tell how delusional and dismissive you are by reading your comment. For some people it is a permanent condition. I don't need you to decide whether I'm broke or not. I am not broke. I pay my bills with my hard work, work serving people like you. No one will be walking where I live, because it's dangerous and much too far. I have no one to help me carry all my groceries back with me, and it would be inconvenient to handle every day, because I work and have to take care of other business. It's not realistic at all, but keep dreaming.
Well explained. Being a low wage worker is a situation many don't understand. Working hard and not getting much for your hard work when actually society needs those jobs to be done and those jobs are serving other people.
Thx! This is what I was thinking about loving Kristina all the time... Maybe she learns this now ... to understand how most people live and what kind of decisions you HAVE to make, when you are poor or just on a certain budget, that is left for food.
ok, what do you talk about? Is this about why lots of people cannot affort a raw diet for their family? Because some have an iPhone, they can affort a raw vegan diet? I own an IPhone at the moment that was a gift from my dear friend, because she got a new one and knew that i could really need a good phone... What does this say about my wealth? Or hers? She got them from work, from her boss, because she needs to have one where she works.
I think, you just see something like this and make assumptions for everyone.
Cool, that you took every opportunity to do your thing/online buisness!!! :-)
why is organic even so expensive :/
Please don't feel like a failure. Focus on how many people you have helped! That is invaluable. I'm sorry to hear the co-op is closing.
Thank you for your positive remarks to my friend.
Explanation starts around the 7:45 mark, yw
It is so sad to me that the government subsidizes food that is unhealthy rather than organic fruits and vegetables when they can so easily do so. Doing this makes healthy food complete inaccessible to those living below the poverty line. This is why it is the duty of those of us with disposable income and economic power to use our dollars to support local business and create a demand for quality fruits and vegetables so one day giant corporations have no other option but to begin meeting this demand and lowering the price of quality food. I hope one day to see a world where a healthy and filling salad costs as little as a hamburger!
U said it all
Organic does not mean healthy. There's nothing wrong with GMOs
Learn about agenda 21
Health is a choice
Don't wait for your government to tell you why it's crucial for the climate that you live vegan or for them to endorse organic vegan lifestyle
They don't care
It is a choice you must make for yourself
forgive me for being slow, but I listened to the whole video and I still didn't understand WHY you closed it. I heard big cooperations, lack of support. ??? what did big Corp do?
lynette sosa Nothing. A big corporation showed up in town and she decided to ail. Rather than doing mare marketing or bringing her prices down, she decided to close because she can't compete.
It's hard to bring your prices down if you are a smaller scale, organic producer and you are competing against a big corporation.
she sold her business and now is sad she lost it. It was a buyout.
7:38 is when she explains
taoist40 no. That's not what happened.
When one door closes another door opens.
not always
+Yose mite ALWAYS
Nope, not always. At least not a better door.
And if a door doesnt open, you climb through the window xD
Yes, that's why they call it the window of opportunity, you are right.
Now you can focus more on making raw affordable. Expensive organic is not the only way. Many conventional fruits and veggies are not sprayed! People can survive on raw for $20 a week! We need to share that!
WizardofRaw good points, if you say "organic or nothing" then you probably will be hungry lol
Hi. thanks for commenting this, could you direct me where to find out more about which conventional produce is not sprayed with pesticides etc.? Thanks!
A Vegan for Peace Check out EWG.org (Environmental Working Group). Great resource-:)
She were selling for so much, she was way to expensive.
What fruits and vegetables are not sprayed? At Easter I was with a group of farmers, the stories I was hearing blew my mind. Farmers spray like you wouldn't believe. Blueberries have 30 different types of sprays. Avocados get sprayed 3 times a week till harvest. When f&v fetch a good price farmers will harvest before the allowed time (f&v aren't supposed to be sold to market until the pesticide residue has subsided but if farmers can get a good price they will harvest). Even mangos get sprayed, I thought for sure they wouldn't as the fruit is so high up. It's really disheartening 🙁
Confusing post. What happened ? You sold the business ? Or you closed because you couldn't make enough of a profit ? If you sold it, then you have some money to start a new project one would assume.
I've had four businesses, starting on my fifth one. You learn what works and what doesn't. Like the comments have pointed out, juicing is expensive compared to purchasing whole foods, because you're throwing more than half of it away, so there's a lot of waste. And yes, if you do not bring in enough money to reinvest in your business, the employees, insurance, taxes; it gets shut down. Plain and simple. Businesses have to have to make profits to feed them and their people, otherwise, they essentially die on the vine. It takes a lot of courage to run your own business and a ton of energy. I'm sure she will find something new to work on, smarter, and stronger that will hopefully work better. I wish her well.
@77magicbus Try watching the video, all of it, because she gives your answer. How much of it, and how well, did you watch?
@77magicbus - I didn't understand the reason either...
Simply put.....you're grieving. Nothing wrong with that. Normal, natural, human. Just grieve, it will be okay.
why she closed 7:32
AsToldByAllie I
AsToldByAllie Thx!
AsToldByAllie Thank You...😘
Thanks!
HAHAHA THANK YOU!
You didn't fail Kristina - You SUCCEEDED!! ELEVEN years sister friend, ELEVEN years in a hard business where one would do well to make it ONE. Changes like that DO feel like a death. I can relate. And then we redefine ourselves with all the things that were sown in us for those year, for that time - and we become a better version of us, and somehow can contribute even more. Can't wait to hear more about your journey. Love ya girl
WOW! Praying for you Kristina. Knowing u has changed my life. You will continue to prosper.
Hang in there!
I'm so proud of you and inspired by what you have accomplished this far. You are so gifted and have many more great things to accomplish in this life. Many are hating because all they have faith for is to remain at a dead-end job that they hate, so don't listen to them. You had the courage to do something empowering with your life. I'm sure this will only catapult you into greater things in the future. Don't stop, always keep moving. Much love! 😍😘💕
im 6 years in as a vegan an fairly new to your channel but I've learned so much from indulging myself into many many of your vids. so glad i found your channel. thanks for so much. peace an love
you are beauty. everything you touch will be gold because of your beautiful heart. wherever you go, whatever you do you bless and are blessed
I think it would be cool if she opened up a vegan resturant or something like that(:
CelesteMarieVlogs yes....good idea
Children of God Yeah! That would be cool.
Yes, now it's time for a restaurant... advance don't decrease!
you just cannot open restaurant for vegans, because burger cola and fries is full list what americans need in life :(.
Maybe. I am exploring all possibilities. Thank you!
Kristina, if I had the money, I would invest in Rawfully Organic. I hate to see wonderful businesses close. If you haven't already, try applying for agricultural grants.
It amazes me how heartless some of the comments on here are. Right wrong or indifferent, she is a person, with real feelings... just like you. It isn't about money. It isn't about anything other than the fact that she is a human being facing a struggle. Just because she chooses to put herself out there and indeed, things like this may impact her financially for the better does not make her bad or wrong any more than it makes you bad or wrong for having your opinion. I just can't imagine what it feels like to feel so mean and hateful so much that it is necessary to critique a TH-cam personality. I don't know her personally. I don't know if she or her family are wealthy. What I do know is that even if she is, she has every right to feel her struggle completely. This struggle just shows that money doesn't solve anything. If it were about money she would have felt relived closing it, not distraught. I don't know what you see when watching this video, but I see a human being that is full of love and is truly hurting. I hope those of you that received some kind of joy from posting something hateful on this video are lead down a path of healing yourselves and that you can figure out what made you feel so adverse to it. A truly happy person who disagreed with this video would have watched this and kept going on about their day rather than tearing another person down. I truly wish you happiness and healing.
Kristina Irvine thank you
Kristina Irvine thank you
why don't YOU broadcast your life in a public forum, ha... let's see you open up and reveal your hardest struggles and worst feelings, and see how you deal when you get heartless snippy reactions.
so many heartless cowards in one page.. jea..
Love the compassion. Thanks, Kristina, for living a honest life, real and full of compassion.
Just continue and stand your ground.
T V you are indeed vain. and heartless. and the hardships that you went through did not immune you from that, it seems.
to minimize minimize someone's pain just because he has money... to assume that because he is more well off then his pain is less meaningful.. to have suffering cv competition with other people... so pathetic.
If small business es can't compete, they go down! Most Americans can't afford huge quantities of expensive organic fruit & veg.
You were a leader and ahead of your time. Organics weren't available at Safeway 11 years ago. In Sonoma, there are many local farms that are thriving. Ur in Houston, move to like Sonoma, Napa or like Sebastopol and continue on...
I'm a Pisces, too, Sweetheart 💝
My heart ACHES for the horrific suffering in this world.
We are EXTREMELY sensitive, intuitive and connected beings 🐠
Kristina I feel so sad when i saw the title of this video
Thank you. I really appreciate any love and support right now. Love you all so much.
your welcome Kristina ive been watching you so long! You have changed my life!
I love you Kristina and I will forever support you. I wish you the best on your journey of healing. Remember everything happens for a reason and soon you will know the true reason for this. Sending you love and prayers 💗
Kristina
personally I am 11. when I was 9 I went fullyraw because of you I am vegan began as well and still an thankyou thankful for helping me
Dear Kristina, you have inspired me for many years and even though you might FEEL like a failure I will NEVER see you as one, and I bet thousands of your fans feel like I do. It's not your business that makes you a success, it's your VISION, your LIFESTYLE, the EXAMPLE you set to others and your stunning COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You are UNIQUE and I've often wished I could be more like you. I watch one of your videos at least once per day to inspire me to live healthier, even though I have not been very successful. You are one of the most colorful, creative & entertaining vegan personalities on the web and the world is your oyster, the possibilities are endless only because of WHO YOU ARE. I got tears in my eyes seeing yours, as I feel you should be the LAST person on this earth to go through pain. Keep your positive attitude (as your grandfather has said so often) and please don't give up. Take your time to heal, but stay enthusiastic as you are still so young, so healthy with such a supportive family to back you and healthy, organic eating has become more popular recent years (world-wide) this is only the end of a season. Not the end of your journey. The time you had with your business was indeed a miracle for someone at such a young age, but maybe things happened for a reason as sometimes when one door closes, only then other doors can open. You will rise again PHOENIX!!!!!!!! With love, from Abu Dhabi
Kristina, for many of us this lifestyle is simply not affordable. I feel for you that you lost a business, but your products cater to the rich and privileged. I live off of a food budget of £25 a week, sometimes less than that. And you may be unaware but that is not uncommon especially for us students. I hope you try to do more to reach your younger audience💖
Ps... Don't underestimate our buying power! Xo
Check out kungfufuel online. It's 75% raw and vegan. 75% raw is healthier, bc it's made for every climate. My food is healthfood designed by me and my pediatrician father who went holistic. I spend $60 at Trader Joe's twice a month for two people and the food you find on my blog and Instagram is fabulous, healthy, pro climate and definitely affordable
Very unfair to blame her for the best of her time and effort and information. Ingrates come in the form of students as well.. smh
If you have not accomplished a fraction of what she has at her age, you don't get to critique her or put her down. She has the right to be her authentic self. The world is a better place for it. Best wishes to you moving forward Kristina
Vivian U. Obioha So well said! It is so inspiring seeing you, Kristina, be so authentic and exactly how you are. Letting yourself have those intense emotions on CAMERA! Such an amazing and beautiful soul. Thank you so much for what you have brought to this Earth. ❤️
I really don't think she is authentic...
It's unhealthy to put people above criticism.
oh please. her dad is an oil tycoon. that's like applauding trump.
Jenni Anchors your comment is so rude! shame
Kristina! You are so beautiful! I'm not vegan but watching your videos these past few months have inspired me! I'm taking baby steps. My vitamix came last week. I've been trying to eat at least one fully raw meal a day. I can't wait to see what life has in store for you. Seeing your pics of Bali have made me want to visit next year!! Never thought about it before but it's beautiful!! Maybe you could travel the world and make recommendations for other travelers. Who knows but I know whatever is next for you will be great! 😊 Keep your head up and remember....haters gon hate so don't even trip.
You don't have to be a raw vegan to be a vegan.
Kristina , I LOVE YOU ! I have been watching you for years now . You are always an inspiration and still an inspiration as you go even deeper and realize that you are an amazing being whether you run the coop or not ! Thank you for all you have done for the vegan movement and helping animals .You are my soul sister and if you are ever in BC you are always welcome to come to one of our vegan potlucks . Follow your beautiful heart and do whatever makes you happy . You have been a major success and you will be a success in this new chapter . Hey maybe you will meet a wonderful partner ( have you met James Aspey yet ? he's on youtube ! ) and have a different kind of baby (coop) , a beautiful little baby Kristina ! Whatever you choose to do ( it is all choice , no right or wrong ) , you will continue to be a wonderful Light in this world ! Just because the business is over doesnt mean that all of the positive energy you have created on this planet is over . It keeps going in the lives of all the people you have impacted and touched and then they touch others ! You are so LOVED ! If you want to come to my town in BC to speak ( we are an amazing organic progressive town ) contact me and I will organize it and you can stay at our beautiful conscious vegan community shared home ! One Love , Trish .
"Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
I'm headed to my farmers market tonight, so don't worry, I will support them! I can't wait to see what direction you take. You helped so many people, far more than most trolls online ever have. Take care Kristina! Your definitely loved by the ones who matter!
The best years of your life are about to begin
Kenneth Williams AMENNNNNNNNN!!!!!
THAT'S WHAT I SAY :D AMEN!
Yas!
Kristina
You are NOT a failure!!!
You are blessed!!!
Transition is always hard at the time...but you will look back and see it from the rearview mirror...and remember the windsheild is bigger because what is ahead is more important than what is behind are going to be great memories : ) Have faith as a grain of mustard seed and you will move mountains!!!
Debra B Thank you for saying that. Failure should not even be in her vocabulary. She's living most of us are existing. That's priceless! Life requires you to evolve to the next level in your life and sometimes that means changing everything or one thing that's affects everything. No failures here only growth & evolution! Keep pushing on sistah!
Everything is working for you, not against you!... let the Universe's work continue! Amazing is yet to come! May the light and all great things be with you, blessings!
I'm a student of life and of your knowledge... keep teaching! we listen!
Dear Kristina,
thank you for being real and following your call.
You will make it because you carry this life with you: health, light and fun.
Stay on your path!
KS
This was such a poignant and emotionally compelling talk, Kristina. I genuinely was not expecting this video to ever come. One of my bucketlist dreams was to visit Houston, enjoy all of the vegan restaurants, and visit your co-op. As sad as I am to see that it's no longer in existence, I absolutely agree that there are plenty of signs that it's time to grow, move forward, and thrive elsewhere. Now I'm really going to do as much research as I possibly can and support as many smaller companies that practice ethical, sustainable, and compassionate business techniques.
The best years of your life aren't over. Just be patient, loving, hopeful, and open-minded for what the world has to offer. I've been following your channel for years and I know that you've made such beautiful changes since you've first started. Besides, your videos already have transformed so many lives and have turned so many people vegan (including myself). Love you so much!
I'm going to be honest here. The reason your business failed is not because it wasn't great, it's because as Americans we are expected to NEVER stop. You only having pick up from 4-7 certain days a week etc only works for a handful of people. I need the big grocery store, because I have to buy all my produce before work at 7 am. I work Saturday's as well. So no Saturday morning farmers markets for me. It's hard. It's not my fault, or yours. It's this American ideal that we must work until we are bone tired or we're not trying hard enough. I would love the freedom to be my own boss and make the rules, but like you've just shared that's not the easy way either. Life is hard Kristina, I'm sorry it knocked you down. 💚
Yea, people are trying to make ends meet, and rents are going up, and nobody can survive on minimum wage. That means, we just have to cut back spending everywhere and make it work. I don't like this American Ideal :(
i agree. work until you are bone fire or .... get out of the rat race. Get your homestead, own solar energy or what not, grow your fruits and veggies and make something on the side to get $ so that you can get a medical insurance in case you get bit by a snake, a black widow, a brown recluse, a scorpion or something else,
Yes the American ideal is being followed every where. women in eastern countries are luckier, since the man has to do the earning and woman is supposed to do thr household work and educate the kids etc. It looks like a bleak picture at first but when you look at so many families from my country, the women live happiest lives with so much peace, no worry to earn money, and having to work double. The balance is perfect when one of the spouse takes the responsibility of earning and the other takes the responsibility of household management. However, this doesn't mean women can't pursue their careers and can't get education. Getting education doesn't equate to earning. Education for the sole sake of earning is missing the true essence.
Shores of Freedom
I admit there are a lot of wrongs with the eastern society, but you can't just mark it as black and think developed countries as white. It is not as simple as that. Moreover, it is extremely flawed to think that a woman who covers herself up is somehow confined or subjugated. Being a woman myself, I can tell you I covered myself up, and had a really good educational career and still continuing it after my marriage. To me education does not mean I have to go outside and do a job. But no one has ever restricted me from doing a job. Infact I am really lazy and hate doing office jobs and my parents and in laws always tell me I should not be wasting my hard earned degree at home. To me, my degree is not wasted, I apply my knowledge in every aspect of life. And covering myself up doesn't stop me from doing anything. Honestly it doesn't!
Secondly, do u think only eastern men look at women like a piece of meat?? Do western men have different biological functions? I see hollywood objectifies women so much that western women have become extremely concious of how they look. Its not the same in the area where I belong. Women are not as vain as the western women. Plastic Surgeries are comparatively much lower. However since newer generation is extremely exposed to the western media, they have adopted western culture.
how can you claim that EVERY VICE comes from women being confined (which they aren't actually) and covering themselves up? Is there any study done on the effects of covering your body with clothes on the quality of life you experience? I see no logic behind this claim and it is terribly flawed. I am not sure how u claim every children being assaulted in the streets. I have never witnessed it but I know it happens but it is not exclusive to the eastern society but happens in the west as well.
Shores of Freedom
I really feel very bad about all those things that happen to women in such societies. But I noticed you seem to know it too, that it is all because of illiteracy, not because women cover themselves up. Now I agree, I do not mean that women should be confined and not be able to go out alone. That is not what I mean at all and I would strongly condemn such a society and I recognise that it is extremely evil towards women. But I also do not think that covering yourself up leads to crimes. Its not true at all. There is only a weak correlation between society of covered up women and crimes. And we know that, scientifically correlation does not equate to causation. Covering up with a piece of clothing can not stop a society to flourish. What stops them to flourish is their ancient beliefs and cultures which I strongly despise. And I am glad that you eventually were able to get out of that horrible society and live as a free woman.
I have also endured a lot of pain in the past but not the kind you talked about. It was more of a family problem. I used to think is our society bad? But now I think, its not just our eastern society, cruelty happens in all societies to those who are weaker in some way. In other words, Rich suppress the poor, Strong dictate the weak. It seems like natural phenomenon now.
As for rapes, I don't think they happen only in eastern society. The bad thing about the eastern society is lack of accountability as you said, that a woman is blamed for being raped. Western societies make people accountable for their crimes and thats why you don't see men raping women out in the open. Nevertheless rapes do happen, most rape stories I read or hear are from western societies. Mostly it is child abuse and even rapes. But I can not make any assumption where most rapes take place as I never did any statistical analysis. Evil exists everywhere. I was living in an eastern society but never experienced rape or anything like that whereas many western woman have been brutally raped. Rape is pretty common in U.S but that offcourse doesn't mean every woman is getting raped. It only means there are a few unfortunate ones who fall prey.
What I find good about the eastern society, atleast my own country, that both men and women are family oriented. Men provide for their families in every way possible and usually take full responsibility of the expenses of wife and kids. Whereas western women have to kind of depend on their own to work, give birth to children, take care of children, while doing jobs at the same time. Where I come from, most women live very comfortably and they dont have to worry about having an equal participation in the earning. Atleast it is not required of them to contribute to the household expenses. Still many women like to earn and be at respectable positions working as scientists, engineers, doctors teachers etc, and there is nothing wrong with that. Infact most people from my country encourage girls to get education and earn a living. However middle East is very different. I am not aware of the prarices in middle east but I am surely not inspired by middle eastern culture at all.
could totally see you opening a raw restaurant in a city like Austin
starstuff100 yeah! Fully raw restaurant franchise!
You're soooo BEAUTIFUL even when you cry. You're NOT a failure. You are GREAT. I love you😘
You'll get by with a little kelp from your friends 👍🏻
lol
want some kelps?
Kelp fixes everything 💚
every ending is a new beginning in disguise.
proaussie agreed. 🙏🏻
proaussie very true
The people that matter, are the ones that will support you. I'm glad that you will still do recipe videos. I've learned so much from you.
I'm crying and feeling alive with you right now, Kristina😭 you are strong, beautiful, and talented! Come to California!
You are not a failure! You are an inspiration to so many people!
I'm sorry to hear the News. I'm really saddened even though I'm from abroad! I hope one day you will get your dream to be fullfiled!
I havnt even watched the video yet....but i am shoked by the title!
Speaking about local produce, I also wanted to add that I've read reviews about her produce NOT being local at all. Some of it might have been, but if your company is to support local farmers, do it exactly and don't import from other countries. Too many lies going on.
That's not a lie. How do you know that article was real? It could have been propaganda from the Corporations. Too much brainwash in your mind
Kincardine the Witch you seem to comment on every negative comment. Someone find out if this is Kristina game account.
Well that doesn't make any sense. Bananas are import only product so I'm sure she's source as best you could some products just don't grow out here
Thefunalongtheway Jennifer Thorpe exactly! Common sense would say to anyone that certain produce cannot be gotten state side, so out sourcing is needed! I'm pretty sure she outsourced from as many local, organic, ethical businesses as possible! As well for the video, she's sharing candidly, her experience, sing self talk therapy as she feels fit.
what would happen if you opened it up in hawaii? Texas may not be the place to sell...
Maybe...still many questions left to be answered. It was very very successful here.
FullyRawKristina like you said the bigger businesses are taking over and the thing is fast food is unfortunately so much cheaper than fruit &veggies...
they go by "tradition" that kills people faster but they just need more testemonies to switch....
There are an abundance of farmers market here in Hawaii. I can only speak for the island of Oahu.
I'm not sure it's the place so much as the marketing of the product. But I'm in a completely different business so idk.
Wishing you the best! You are an inspiration and I wish you well on your new adventures 😄 Love you! 💕
Thank you!
Kristina, I have been following your wonderful videos for a long time. I have never been to Texas so have not have the pleasure of going to your co-op. The thing is, your co-op is not a failure, it is just an experience for you to use what your have learned in your next new adventure. You have been incredibly giving, open, honest and providing your incredible recipes for free on TH-cam. Wow! Most chefs don't ever want to let out their secret recipes, especially not for free. Remember, everyone has the same 24 hours to get things done and you have done more wonderful things in your young life for others than most people do in their whole life. Now stop that crying, let yourself be happy again, and everything will work out.
Change happens but it will never erase the Essence, the Core of your humanity. You're a beautiful young lady who gave your very best and will continue to make important contributions to society in different ways. 'Let thy food be be the medicine' will never die! God bless and good luck with your future endeavors. Thank You :-)
Meow =^..^=
people are so full of anger. They only judge and comments here saddened me. Nobody realizes how extremely hard it is to build what you did. People don't even know how much work it is to create content for insta or youtube and people don't understand that if there were no pesticides in the world then the cost of food will actually be $10 per juice. Everyone feels entitled to cheap food, but cheap price comes only with chemicals. If food was grown naturally the whole America won't even afford to go out for meals or throw away half of your lunch, or have snacks 5 times a day. And I do understand that seeing your business close makes you cry, but everything will be ok.
Her parents bought her a glorified lemonaid stand, that's not "hard work" damn, people are so gullible
Bigger corporations need your money to be big.
Support local businesses always, its a higher quality product.
The first step is to check out the dave ramsey show.
We're here for you. You have one big family supporting you. Stay strong, like you always are. 🌟
Hi Kristina, I perfectly understand you. Don't worry, after this period of sadness that is very important be lived for you to be able to start a new project in the future, something great will be born because you have a lot of light and helped a lot of people including me, a Brazilian that lives in Spain. You inspire us to have a better life. I'm glad I met you online. Thank you for being doing what you love. I have no idea of what will happen, but you have planted a precious seed in a lot of hearts, showing us a different path, a style of life. Thank you again.
Kristina! I really feel for you. I lost my business because of giant coorporations. I could not compete with those prices! I have cried and gotten angry and blame everyone. I had felt like a big failure and loss. I thank you so much for sharing because I do not feel lonely anymore. You are a great person and I know something great for you and me will come because we are good people who have worried for the world and for creating jobs. God loves you! My heart is with you.
Kristina.. I am so sorry that you are feeling so sad and so much loss over your beautiful Co-op. The best years of your life are not over, if you don't let them be over. You provided people for 11 years with BEAUTIFUL fresh organic produce that nourished their bodies and brought you years of endless happiness. That is a HUGE feat. You will have to re-discover yourself, which is so difficult. I have lost so much in my life, most of my family.. i know loss. But you are young, vibrant and WILL start something new and fresh and amazing. Your videos help. Your recipes help. YOU help. You are one of THE most positive people that I have ever watched, and you help with just your positive beautiful outlook on life.
You have and will continue to do amazing things in life. I 1000% believe that. We only live here on this planet one time in these short lives that we have and I know that you will spend the rest of yours doing incredible and fulfilling things.
Much love
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RawBeautyKristi why excatly u shut down ur business stil not clear
Hi Kristina! I just saw this video and am currently watching. My heart dropped when I saw the title! I pray that you are okay dear. I am not a fully raw vegan but I have undoubtedly been inspired by you over the years, and I owe a great deal to you for having embraced the holistic lifestyle and a love for nutrition! Since finding your channel in 2014 I have lost 45 pounds and kept it off! Please know that you are loved by the Lord, and not to ever feel alone!
You are a pioneer in our adulterated food system today. It's because of pioneers like you, that have caused a start in the huge movement in America's food system to have more clean options available. The demand for organics have grown and their availability has driven the prices lower than ever making them more available to people. You are right, you are in a pivotal time in your life - growing up or just growing isn't always fun or easy. It does make us better and stronger (mostly). Don't stop what you are doing. You are educating and helping so many people, and not just at the Co-Op, all over the world! You are in no way failing - AT ALL!!! I believe you will continue educating around the world and not just in Texas. Through your videos, your travels, classes you may teach, and now your books you will continue what you love with people who need your help. Thank you for investing all of yourself to educate the world. You are doing a fantastic job, more than you realize. So, Chin UP!!! You will continue to SHINE, sending Love back to YOU during your transformation in the wonderful metamorphosis known as Life
Kristina, today I was meditating on the story of Noah from the bible and what I got out of it was that sometimes we just need a clean sweep in our lives!! If God , being God said he was sorry he had made the human race and it broke his heart just seeing all the evil that he had to start all over!! Even God had to start all over ! It is ok to start over Kristina, sometimes it is just necessary! I know better and bigger things are in store for you.
GENESIS 6 As far as God was concerned, the Earth had become a sewer; there was violence everywhere. God took one look and saw how bad it was, everyone corrupt and corrupting-life itself corrupt to the core.
13 God said to Noah, “It’s all over. It’s the end of the human race. The violence is everywhere; I’m making a clean sweep.
There are 880,504 of us with you, no matter what. Sending you all our love, prayers and strength. 🌸🌺🌼
Kristina: you have helped so many people! Know that. I wouldn't be running a community garden if I hadn't been inspired by you. Building a loving community where people plant, grow and harvest together. Loving people. It's hard. We run a membership of around 50 people each year and it's hard when people come and go in your life. I'm praying for you. ❤️✨🌿
You just closed down a co-op and have a ton of money and can travel and live in Bali. Why so dramatic? You can still teach people about health and nutrition every day.
Bali is cheap. Why are YOU so poor? If something means something to someone else, why not respect that?
...This might be helpful. Language choice-from a Google Dictionary search: A -+-Crisis+-+: a time when a difficult or important decision must be made.
"a crisis point of history"
synonyms: critical point, turning point, crossroads, watershed, moment of truth, zero hour, point of no return, Rubicon, informal crunch; climacteric
"the situation had reached a crisis."
I want to live in Bali.. is it in South America? How cheap is it to live there?
Bali is overly cheap. I mean it is cheap even for Indians not earning much and whose currency is valued so low as compared to others. Bali was the best decision she could take to travel keeping in mind her finances and healing. And anyway who says that one becomes completely poor after businesses are shut down? She has multiple sources of income from the retreates, challenges she does and TH-cam of course!!
Please don't I'll drown in it
don't feel sad better and bigger things will come your way God is great
Wow, I'm so sorry Kristina. In the age of overwhelming greed and capitalism, it's a scary big fish eats little fish type world and small/mom and pop businesses are getting devoured. I wouldn't say you are a failure (even though I would understand why you feel like that)...you inspired soooo many people to take control of their health by eating more plants, like me! And I...US...are extremely grateful for that! Honestly I think this is a turning point in your life, maybe you are too big for Texas. When I failed I left my home state, begin to travel, discovered more about myself, learned some (hard) lessons and met my fiancée so the journey was/is well worth it. Idk the past month has been rough for a lot of people (myself included) but healing is inevitable as long as we trust God and have faith that there is a larger more beautiful plan for our lives. Good luck girl and lots of hugs! (P.S. I'm making a peach mango salsa to go in my Mexican inspired salad tonite, I will feast in your honor!)
Nice put some chilli mmm
You're a success & never forget that! You've changed so many people's lives. ❤️
I love how emotional you are. I just wanto give you a hug and tell you its okay' IT is okay kristina. You are very expressive
You have given to me today , the inspiration to transform my life into vegan! im your new follower since today! When a door closes, many doors can be open !! God and the Universe will give you the strenght and the wisdom to continue your journey and keep transforming people lives.. Regards from Guayaquil, Ecuador...
My precious Kristina, my love, my sweet soul sister, you have no idea how important you are to me and to all you have inspired. Kristina, I'm literally dying, everyday. Depression has taken over my life due to loss. I am all too familiar with grief. I need you to know that finding you and all the Fullyraw videos you have posted has brought a new meaning of life to me. When I say, "I love you," I share a profoundly sincere love. You have given me sooo much. The power you possess intimidates those that can never match all that you are in this lifetime, or the next. You have a precious presence. We have never met, so imagine that I can see you for you because of your selfless genuity. Your right, it's okay to feel the pain. It will bring the Phoenix out of you... I know this to be true, believe it or not you, yes YOU help ignite the Phoenix in me by sharing all the amazing recipies. Yes, I love you for caring for all of us. I wish I was near to share a big hug and remind you that without you many of us will be stuck in nutritional ignorance. Gracias, hermana, por tu bondad, dedicacion, y sobre todo, por el amor que compartes cuando nos ensenas como comer de la manera debida para seguir viviendo saludablemente. Kristina, eres GENIAL!! In every way.
Karma Alegre
beautiful
Karma Alegre You took the words out of my heart!!
Now, you have been released from just Houston and can travel the beautiful planet earth 🌏!
Truly honored to being able to receive your powerful, healing and liberating message Kristina. No great person has being known without facing giants and hardships! Truly honored and very touched. 😊 this is just a HUGE part in your evolution process... who knows what is next...😊
I can understand how you feel. I lost everything I worked so hard for (and defined myself by) when I suddenly lost my health at 30 years old and became almost entirely housebound. I'm still recovering, albeit slowly, 7 years later. Let yourself feel, work through those emotions. You will get through this and definitely come out stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. As difficult as it may be at times, trust and have faith. Sending love ❤.
"... It has only made me feel more awake, definitely not a numb person and I will never choose to be numb. I will much rather to experience this pain and be cracked open than being numb and never TRULY feel ALIVE." /// "Pain does something to you that really wakes you up." Thanks for those words Kristina
Yeah; that was my favorite part too.
A king had a son that the king said was destined to lead his people to a peaceful, harmonious existence. The prince loved the people with all his heart as did the king. The prince also loved his horse, who was stubborn and headstrong. The king pleaded with the prince to not ride the ornery animal. One day, the prince rode the horse out into the village. The horse was spooked by a rat and threw the prince to the ground, breaking his leg.
While the prince was recovering at home, the kingdom was invaded and all the warriors were harmed. The prince was devastated that he was unable to fight. But....
He did recover. And he grew stronger. And he learned not only how to love peacefully, but how to fight fiercely. He redeveloped his army with new warriors and gave his beloved people the harmony and security he was destined to give them.
This is just your broken leg, Kristina. You will heal and you will be strong. You will fulfill your destiny and you will be loved. But, right now, you've gotta rest and mend. Things will work themselves out.
A.L. Morgan-French that's so beautiful 💕💕💕, thanks for sharing
A.L. Morgan-French I don't think a broken leg is a good analogy. Kristina is saying goodbye, not licking a bloody wound. She's letting go of the horse, is a better analogy. Just my two cents that you didn't ask for. lolol
Thank you Kristina.I am a wife and a mother of 3 children now. I live on the other side of the world, fruits & veggies are not in abundance here in New Zealand neither are they affordable or organic at times. Although regardless of our situation, your knowledge and experiences helped me to source what I could to make my family a lot healthier. I try to buy from local farmers markets when we can and implement as much raw foods into our diets. No we are not fully raw however we live much healthier lives because of you.
You will find your way again. Something bigger and better awaits you. All the best and I hope you continue to educate as you have been these past 11 years.
you are not a failure!!! you did an amazing thing and woke a lot of people up. and you also mentioned that you feel like you have to let go of those memories, no you don't! those memories are happy memories and they should stay in your heart forever and who knows, this could be hard for you now but use all the skills and techniques that you have learned in those last 11 years and maybe do something else even bigger and better than your original Co-op. don't let this bring you down maybe you needed a break from it but look at it as a door that is closing so another door can open. maybe something bigger and better needs your full attention. you are such a beautiful person in and out and I hate to see you cry. pray and meditate and find out what other Mission you need to complete in your life Journey and focus on that!!! you have a ton of supporters that love and appreciate and commend you for everything that you do and everything that you stand for don't ever forget that!!!
Maybe kristina could do a course about how to set up a local co-op? The spread sheets and things like that? This local co-op thing could go viral and global?
Do a fully raw franchise restaurant
omg yesssssssssssssssss I would spend so much money on fully raw fast food!!!
A bakery with the amazing fully raw cake 🌈!!
Sara-Eve then it wouldn't be fully raw because it isn't... Raw
reggie garcia yes absolutely. I feel excited at the idea of her running a fully raw cafe or a restaurant and make it a chain all over the states and beyond. Amazing!
OH PLEASE OPEN A RAW CAFE..I WOULD WOULD BE SO HAPPY AS WOULD MY SON!
Beautiful and powerful. This coop, although you closed it down, will never be lost. It will always be part of you and a chapter in your book so to speak. I don't say this with any hate- I think this video and where you are at, emotionally, is beautiful. I have learned the most from the times in my life I was beautifully broken and waiting for the next page. But that doesn't mean those pages are torn out. Consider it all joy (I'm not saying be happy right now) facing these trials... God is bringing you to a fuller place. God bless
you are a beautiful person inside and out, don't listen to the negativity, growth comes from the most tramatic instances, and watching you throughout your journey has been inspirational. i am inspired by you, and you've made a big impact by showing your passionate about REAL food. sending you love
You didn't really explain clearly why you're closing down the co-op, it was only how you're sad/ sensitive / emotional etc.. why didn't you explain it ?
I agree totally! It really leaves you with more questions!
true! Just beating around the bush and not getting straight to the point. wasted my time smh
Sophia Wisdom my response above: I DID NOT SELL MY COMPANY. Never in the video did I say that, and that comment seems to be everywhere here. I would never sellout. People keep asking why, but I clearly state in it the video. Please listen to the many points I discuss before you're quick to judge. There's not just ONE REASON. It's not black and white. It's been a slow and steady declining process over the years. We lost the community over time. People are choosing to purchase from larger chains and aren't supporting local and organic. This effects the smaller businesses such as myself. It's convenience and quantity over quality and homegrown. This is why I wrote in the video, "PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AND ORGANIC FARMERS. This is becoming a dying race." For everyone calling me a spoiled brat and saying that I'm not taking responsibility for my failure, you couldn't be MORE wrong. I've worked my butt off for 11 years building this company...doing things many of you wouldn't probably do-late night deliveries, sacrificing much, sludge work, doing the dirty work-things behind the scenes you DON'T see. Nothing was given, it was earned. Those who judge don't know my circumstances or my journey in what's it's taken to build up to this point. Please look at your own life before you decide to judge mine. I'm not going to sit here and blame anyone, and I won't blame myself. I held on so tightly until I couldn't anymore. And I don't need to further explain myself past that point. It took SO much of me to make this video and talk about it. I didn't even have to talk about me closing it. I could have just moved on with my life and not said a word. But I didn't because this coop has meant the world to me and it's meant so much to so many others. It is worth CELEBRATING and CHERISHING. I choose to cherish it and will never take it for granted. This co-op has given me so much life and happiness and JOY. I choose to keep these memories positive. I feel my message in this video is beautiful and vulnerable and very open and real and authentic. HATERS: please stop trying to pick away at something that just isn't there. Compassion in his time is needed. TO EVERYONE who had written a supportive and kind comment...THANK YOU. I've read EVERY SINGLE COMMENT. Most have brought me to tears. You're the reason why I am still here. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope to continue to be here for you too. 🙏🏽💓✨
She's talking about local farmers. Big companies pumping their money into organic products is good, but that doesn't mean that Kristina can't be sad that the smaller businesses are being driven out and a way of life is being lost.
same fruits and veggies for half the price??? I will go somewhere else to.
FRIEND!!!!! OMG. I just ( it still feels just) closed our Juice bar in December. I cried and cried and cried and actually yesterday, we just sold the rest of our equipment and I cried more than ever ( it felt like the final straw) It is HARD the raw world of business is HARD! We must connect. My bones hurt, still. So many people say I still have "success" but my heart was THERE!!I didn't care about anything else. Would love to connect with you sweet gal!
Pretty Balanced I live in central Arkansas and there was a juice bar here that closed and I miss it so much! It was expensive so I would treat myself every payday to a juice. Now we have no juice bar and it’s pretty sad. I guess I’ll have to start making my own.
You are not married, don't have kids, hello!!!!!!!! That's ok, it's fine! You never judged those who were not married, did not have kids, did you? So don't judge yourself. I am 56, am not married, don't have kids, by choice! More power to you. Heal and grieve in your own time, and know that we will be waiting and watching for your return. You are loved, by your family, by your viewers, and most important, by god. Wake up tomorrow feel lighter, without the burden of something that was not working at this time.
Lois Lyons I don't think she was judging herself. I think it was just her way to explain why this coop was like her baby. :)
matheecanadian You may be right, we'll done Christina, whatever you seek, may you find it.
she said she feels like a failure, I think that's judging.
Jessica Torok still I don't think she feels like a failure for being single and without a child. She feels like a failure because she had to close down her business. This video is about her business, not about the fact that she's single.
I don't think I know how she feels anyway. I just know I love her and support her.
Agreed, 100 % , it doesn't matter how you interpret her message, it would reflect on your own life experience, all that matters, we love you, support you, and will continue to subscribe. Go forward knowing that you are loved.
Kristina,
Although I AM NOT VEGAN I very much appreciate the message you STAND FOR!! Being in business is a hard thing to do!! THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND FARMS!! They feed the nation and people of the WORLD!!
This time will pass for YOU!! and greater and more fulfilling things will come your way, whatever form it takes. Your actions and insight will surely bring it to pass with some help I"M sure. Time and thoughtful action is the best healer
A very appreciative viewer
Neil ( Lochness Scottish Highlands )
Why Do You HAVE To Let Go OfTHE MEMORIES? Keep the memories, especially as you process the lessons learned, build on it, WHEN READY -- listen for those lessons -- those deeper lessons just for you. Deeper than coop, but that will take time. Best yea rs of your life NOT OVER!! I'm 68 years old and have lost people and dreams and hopes and taken, unexpected, mental & emotions detours, that have, now, finally all worked together for the overall good. You have not lost your parents and siblings yet, so you have Not lost everything! THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS!! You will learn more mature lessons and yes, they're meant to teach you -- you know the things happening -- TRUST, FAITH! The tools you'll need sharpened in your quiver! So . . . CRY, its okay! Welcome to life! You'll eventually be alright, better, different -- 30 years old -- wow, wait, until you look back 30 more years . . . . there are still things I don't know . . . still things I am waiting to fulfill & sometimes wonder if I ever will . . . Yet, somehow, each new day a new opportunity given, so I must REALLY die-to-my-flesh-wants-lower thinking & manage to simply thrust this Life Journey . . . step-by-step-little-by-little. . . day-by-day . . . moment-by-moment! PLEASE PRACTICE THIS: DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK . . . keep walking your journey!! SHINE GIRL SHINE -- CRY GIRL CRY -- HEAL GIRL HEAL -- keep living! Read about the lives of GREAT PEOPLE -- THEY "FAILED" many, many, many more times than they "succeeded!" Success is to keep walking YOUR JOURNEY! I am still inspired by you -- just put it out there! What people receive is not our part (I feel the same in trying to educate folk), but the bigger picture bigger than us -- just do your small part! Blessings! & Light & Love
Kristina, I am 37 yrs old. Last year I was forced to close my law practice when I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer and given a short time to live due in part to my decision to heal with food. I too am single with no children because my business was my baby. Watching your journey for the past several years helped give me the strength to fight for my rights to heal Rawfully Organic. Your 11 year journey was not walked in vain. Thank you!
+ForeverChiTonight Awww! Aren't you sweet for checking. I'm well. I am currently at a Gerson-like retreat in Sedona, AZ USA. I'm 4 months past the expiration date the Oncologist gave me. Loving Life! How are you?
GoodLightGoddess hello there dear! Please check out the TH-cam channel of a gentleman who healed his stage 3 colon cancer through natural means of nutrition! His channel name is ChrisBeatCancer - he explains exactly what he did, and how to do it! The body was designed by God to heal itself when given the means to be fueled for healing! It's encouraging to hear that you have taken that route so far! If you get a chance to check it out, let me know what you think! May the blessings of the Lord be with you all the days of your healing, and onward!
Dearest Kristina, your vulnerability is so beautiful and touching, thank you so much for sharing even the darker parts of life with us. I felt my heart hurt so much when you had to compose yourself or talk about discernment or saying I'm Fine. It's perfectly okay to not be okay. You deserve to have people around you that want to be there with you during the good and also during the bad.
You're perfectly worthy of love and connection with people when you're emotional, or experiencing anger and resentment. It makes complete sense why you'd be feeling those ways, and anyone else would be feeling the same exact things in that circumstance. You are such a beautiful soul who is absolutely doing her best where she is with what she has, and I know you will continue to shine your light so bright. Here with you during this hard time, you're not alone. I love you.
You are a real gentlemen . Your response was beautiful ,wise and gentle . ✌️🌿💐
Just swinging in to say thank you for this video. I've been watching your videos for years. I have had friends and family pick up products from you to support local co-ops and vendors like Rawfully Organic. In truth, the products were a bit out my budget but what grabbed my support of your co-op was your message. Thriving internally and externally.
I became a raw vegan about 8 years ago after someone passing word about you. It was a total and exceptional lifestyle change. I stayed a raw vegan for about 1 year. Slowly transitioned into becoming a pescatarian thanks to the culinary information I gathered from amazing chefs like Jon Bonnell and Barbara Scott-Goodman. But thanks to your work in spreading awareness and others similar to you, it has completely and permanently altered my life for the better.
Thank you. With that being said, I find myself in a similar boat. Not to the same extent but I too am shutting down my business of crafting sweets, treats, and desserts with organic, local and non-gmo ingredients. It was expensive, yes, but there were people willing to pay for it and I was there to happily provide. Some weddings I did were raw vegan cakes to full fat and addictive sugar, all organic and most ingredients being locally sourced.
A couple of weeks ago, prior to viewing this video, I came to the conclusion to shut it down after about 4 humbling years; over two of those years were based out of my home kitchen. Blood, sweat and tears turned into culinary masterpieces composed of sugary magic. At least that is what I would like to think.
Long story short, it just wasn't profitable. Bigger businesses started to sell products similar to mine for a small fraction of the price. Were they as tasty? Absolutely not! As appealing and creative (bespoke)? Not even. It lacked quality but despite this, more people started turning to the more established big businesses versus a small business that barely grazed the news and never published a book. The financial climate is not composed of the small and priviliged set of regular customers I had. So, it hurt to let her go but I'm taking it in like evolution. Locating new, better and innovative ways to business. Completely change career paths but with the central focus of providing health and positivity for families.
Maybe see if I can franchise Kimbal Musk's The Kitchenette? Cultivate green technology and offer locals to interact with it? Maybe utilize something like Mark Norton's Picked Fresh Farms garden in a freight car in the Houston area? I don't know. Just thinking out loud as I do not fully know what my next step is. I don't know what's next but I pray for guidance and discernment in these times. And for you as well, Kristina.
Looking forward to seeing more of you and your content in the near future. :)
And thank you.