Larissa is a mother of six, executive spouse, and founder of Rise4Life, an organization dedicated to drug education and prevention. A former probation officer for addicts turned entrepreneur, she's known as the 'Queen of Networking' and hosts the podcast 'Larissa's Spotlight: Think Big & Impact.' The Perfume Wars: The Scent of Truth is the first book in The Perfume Wars trilogy, followed by The Lost Voice and The Essence Battle. This lyrical fantasy series explores themes of authenticity, resistance, and self-discovery in a world where scent controls society. Drawing from her own journey of choosing truth over illusion, Larissa weaves metaphors of healing and genuine connection throughout her storytelling. When not writing, Larissa serves as a power partner in business building, speaker and advocate for women defining success on their own terms. Based in the Netherlands/Belgium region, she believes in the transformative power of authentic storytelling to build both personal and financial freedom.