Lourissa Setu is a New Zealand-based 6-figure affiliate marketer, mentor, and coach supporting people to transform their lives and finances by activating their potential. She is a young entrepreneur on the cusp of greatness and has credited her entrepreneurial success to her early days growing up in New Zealand. The 26-year-old, who considers herself an “old soul at heart”, grew up on the North Island of New Zealand, spending time in Taihape, Upper Hutt, and Palmerston.
Early Life in New Zealand
“I loved living in Taihape. I would explore every inch of my grandparent’s farm, dig for insects and loved animals, and riding my horse. I loved pretending I was on missions, like in a game, out on my pony.”
The highly motivated entrepreneur shares that she was very adventurous as a child and was curious about many things most children probably didn’t think about too deeply. “I wanted to know how everything worked, and I was fascinated by animals, dinosaurs, and space. I just wanted to know how on earth we as humans got here and how we were formed. I also had a wild imagination and believed anything was possible. I was even so convinced in my mind that humans could fly. I even thought that Avatar and Pokémon were real somewhere on another planet and that they would possibly come here! While to many, this may seem like frivolous child’s play and an active imagination, this early exploratory nature, and deep thinking helped nurture the spiritual and business sense that now dominates Lourissa’s lifestyle.
“When I was about ten years old, I decided to make a Pokémon shop in my dad’s sun house at the front of his home, and I sold Pokémon cards. I would also see if a few kids wanted to battle each other on their Gameboy consoles. We all made it a rule that the winner of each game would win $2. I was very strategic and put a lot of time, energy, and thought into my Pokémon team, so I always won.”
From Pokémon to Affiliate Marketer
As Lourissa grew older, her path to becoming an entrepreneur became even more apparent when she fell into the network marketing industry at 23 years old. Although she is no longer in this business or industry, she learned many business and personal development skills throughout her time in the business. “I had never really done any personal development up until that point. This is where my vision came to life. I never knew anything outside of the 9-5 job. But I always knew I wanted to do something big, something purposeful, and feel important and capable. This was where it all began.”
At that point, she quickly gravitated to the industry and would go on to becoming a success. “In 2018, I won an all-expenses-paid trip to America and Fiji and was widely recognized for this success.”
Lourissa’s Success and Accomplishments
Lourissa has since gone on to become a 6-figure affiliate marketer, mentor, and coach. When asked about her success and most significant accomplishments, Lourissa shared that, “my immediate thought that comes to mind is my resilience despite whatever comes up in life. I know it’s still and always going to be a process, but the lives I have changed so far, people leaving their jobs, their relationships with those around them, and seeing them experiencing change are motivating. I’m also proud of my growth over the years, especially from where I was just a few years ago.”
As a mentor and coach, she encourages her clients to think deeply as she has done even as a child.
