Finding Balance - a journey towards alignment

Hi, I’m Sara— Mother, full-time professional, and the Founder of Revivre, my heart-centered, sustainability-driven luxury swimwear business. And here’s the raw truth…. some days, I feel like I’m crushing it. A power house of a woman, an inspiration, taking care of everything & everyone. Other days, I’m crying into my lukewarm coffee while answering emails with one hand and wiping a toddler’s nose with the other. (Literally my week as my son battles not one, but two inner ear infections) But if there’s one thing learned, it’s that life is a roller coaster and it’s all about balance. 

Revivre was born from a deep desire to create something that mattered. I wanted to build a business rooted in sustainability, intention, and community. Something that gave back to the Earth and aligned with the way I wanted to live and raise my family. But starting a brand while parenting and working full-time? (Did I mention the pandemic?) Let’s just say I’ve come very close to throwing in the towel, on multiple occasions.

There were (and still are) 5 a.m. work sessions before the house wakes up. Lunch breaks spent sketching product ideas or answering supplier emails. Evenings folding laundry with one hand and packaging orders with the other. It’s chaotic, but it’s also beautiful in its own way. ‘A beautiful chaos’ is a catchy title for an autobiography don’t you think? 

The biggest lesson I’ve learned? You can’t do it all, all the time. I used to chase perfection.. Now, I chase balance & alignment. I’ve learned to honour the seasons—there are weeks when Revivre takes the front seat, and weeks when motherhood or my 9-5 needs more of me. And that’s okay. I’ve stopped expecting perfection, and honestly? That’s been one of the most freeing shifts I’ve made.

One of the unexpected joys of building Revivre is involving my children. They ask questions about packaging, and I try to remain calm when they start rummaging through my stock room. It’s opened up conversations about sustainability, responsibility, and purpose. They may be little, but they’re learning that doing good and dreaming big can coexist. 

Rest is something I’ve had to fight for. Hustle culture is loud, and when you’re trying to hold multiple worlds together, burnout sneaks in fast. When I feel stretched thin, I go back to my why. I created Revivre to bring people back to themselves and the planet. To slow down, to nourish, to make sustainable living not only possible but beautiful. I want my kids to see that it’s possible to build something that aligns with your values—even if it takes time, sacrifice, and lots of pivoting. I now schedule an early bedtime like I would a meeting. I’m a morning person so I need to feel the full affects of a glorious nights sleep. In the words of Cillian Murphy, ‘I love sleep & I need sleep’. 

So no, I don’t have it all figured out. But I’m showing up, every day, for what matters most. Me, my kids, my family, my friends, my community & my business. 

Thank you for being here, for supporting Revivre, and for being part of this journey with me. If you’re balancing all the things too, I’d love to hear how you make it work. Let’s keep cheering each other on.

With love,

Sara - Founder of Revivre