In a time of finding out what the world’s understanding of the ‘new normal’ really meant, confusion and grief blanketed us all. We were consumed with unprecedented pandemic-level viruses, job changes, business closures, and mental health issues skyrocketing.
Schools shut down and parents were left to figure it all out mentally, financially, and physically as we settled into our homes and closed the doors behind us.
We became hermits of sorts, forced to do everything behind a screen and hardly able to give ourselves permission to breathe the fresh open air outside. Change can be hard enough on us individually, let alone for an entire world of 7 billion people having to do it all at once.
But we did it. And we even got used to it.
Thinking of the transition back into the world reopening its doors and us trying to navigate what used to be. With a simple hug or handshake, while we masked our faces and began to forget what our friends, loved ones, and acquaintances even looked like under them, our kids went back to the classroom setting to resume their studies and adolescent lives.
Being a child during the 2020 pandemic could not have been easy. One day practicing secret handshakes with friends on the swings and having teachers and aides at their every disposal, to forgetting what human interaction even felt like. To be sent home indefinitely with nothing but a school-issued tablet or laptop, while parents did everything they could to hide their panic and become school teachers themselves.
Just to be told once again to forget what mandated isolation felt like and go back to school to learn with others once again. Six whole feet apart from anything and anyone that could have once comforted them in walking back into the school building.
Perhaps we are a bit biased as she happens to be kind of famous around here for being our very own Illuminent Co-Founder Allison Brooks’s daughter. We will still argue to the ends of the Earth that Lola is, to put it plain and simple: the real deal kind of kid.
Pre-pandemic, Lola was enjoying life as other kids do, laughing, playing, and making friends. She struggled mildly in school, had her shy, yet super sweet, moments mixed with her big personality and really never got into any trouble. Teachers and other parents loved her as much as their own. Lola was one who had already overcome some obstacles in her earlier years and her maturity spoke volumes; making her seem like one of those old souls you’d known and felt comfortable with. If you can’t tell yet, we here at Illuminent have adored watching her grow up.
Once school reopened again, her mother began to notice that Lola just wasn’t herself. At the same time, everyone was going through madness trying to navigate post-pandemic school reopening. It was simple enough to say that Lola must have needed a re-adjustment period like everyone else.
Lola’s grades began to slip, her spirit was ever so slowly fading, and she just couldn’t seem to focus. Even simple tasks like getting in and out of the car seemed daunting and trying. Lola lost her spark, and her physical energy went with it.
For the first time as the world reopened, Lola struggled with normalcy. What was happening to her once driven and energetic self?
It was time for a doctor’s opinion. Allison, as any concerned parent would, went searching for medical opinions to try and figure out Lola’s new roadblocks.
Finally finding a psychiatrist that wanted to help, it was suggested that Lola begin medications to help her sit still in school and get her grades back up to par. Allison had a different idea to present. She requested an alternative, natural way through CBD, and anxiously waited for approval. Perhaps having access to a naturally grown plant in bulk that Allison has dedicated her life to educating people about the benefits of, had something to do with it, ha! She was finally able to get a psychiatrist’s permission to try out a new phytocannabinoid-rich hemp tincture in lieu of traditional medicine.
Her other half, Ryan ran to the lab and Lola’s custom industrial hemp blend was born, which became later known as Enhance, the first CBD-V product in tow of the Illuminent Cognitive Line.
*a round of applause for our little Lola*
Lola first tried a half serving before school one day and came home not feeling it. There was no change in her studies that day and it was less than par in expectation. Still hopeful, Allison went for it and gave Lola a full serving the next day. Lola came home beaming with pride sharing that she could actually focus on what her teacher was saying in class that day! In a serving and a half across two days, Lola went from sharing that she used to just stare at stuff and couldn’t pay attention in school, to a complete and total transformation.
Allison couldn’t believe the night and day difference. Without being able to see the changes herself while Lola was at school, she began a beautiful, positive affirmation mantra routine every morning that strengthened them both. The days just kept getting better and better. A turning point for Allison in seeing what this custom blend was really doing came during an upcoming weekend. It was busy, full of events, and rushing was involved, so the fam went about their day.
Allison noticed the ease in Lola and watched her child do things she hadn’t seen in what felt like eons. Lola was playing and interacting with other kids, listening well, and communicating her feelings effectively, and with this, the spark reignited once again. It was then that Allison and Ryan shared a glance, and they remembered: Lola had taken Enhance prior to leaving the house!
From there, Allison and Ryan shared Enhance with tons of parents looking for natural answers to help their children. They found that other parents they knew were getting the same results Lola did, too.
In a special interview with Allison on Facebook Live, Lola shared that it felt like every day she could do one more new thing. She has said that Enhance has given her the ability to focus, and learn, has made her talkative again, and happier, and has touched her everyday life. She started getting 100s again on her schoolwork and has continued to improve, grow, and find her confidence ever since. Lola’s stars had officially changed forever. #wearentcryingyourecrying
To watch the video, learn more about Enhance, and ask questions directly in meeting this powerhouse Mother-Daughter duo, click here.
Can we all just agree that this is what good parenting and real love looks like?! This is why the story had to be told. We want you to experience Enhance just as Lola has, of course, but it’s deeper. The heart and sacrifice of a mother is something that can’t be bought. It’s the pride and respect we have in working with Allison and watching her pour her heart into everything she does for the purpose of giving sweet Lola the life she is worth that keeps us going.
Not to mention, Lola nailed it. We love you, Lola! Thank you for being you, kid!
Without further ado, we give you our heart below so you, too, can experience this transformational cognitive change within you and your family’s lives.
*non-psychoactive; THC-free, suitable for all ages
Mindfulness and centered presence in a bottle. With a gentle yet potent 3000MG phytocannabinoid blend per bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabicitran (CBT), and Cannabidivarin (CBDv), this powerhouse tincture is great for everyone.
Enjoy a delicious all-natural, organically made fruit punch flavor profile built with terpenes.
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