About Ready Set Rooted
Meet Kara
I'm Kara Risser, founder of Ready Set Rooted and a Registered Nurse and health coach. I started Rooted Nashville, a community group that now hosts monthly events for hundreds of young professionals across Middle Tennessee. What I've learned?
People are craving connection.
Our Mission
True wellness isn't just about eating well and moving your body—it's about belonging, laughter, and meaningful relationships. Ready Set Rooted brings this holistic approach to the workplace through team-building experiences that energize, unite, and inspire.
We help teams move beyond working side by side to functioning as a truly connected unit. We do this through trust-building activities, engaging challenges, and experiences designed to boost morale, communication and productivity.
No matter who we serve, our mission is to inspire growth, boost well-being, foster connection, and bring more joy and fun into the workplace
Ready Set Rooted creates experiences to help people and organizations nurture wellness, cultivate connection, and create purposeful fun that fosters a lasting impact in work, life, and community.
Mission Statement
Ready Set Rooted transforms ordinary corporate events into extraordinary experiences that nurture wellness, cultivate genuine connection, and create purposeful fun. With a unique blend of health expertise and community-building passion, we deliver personalized, engaging experiences that leave a lasting impact on your team and workplace culture.
Corporate Team Building
Choose Ready Set Rooted for team building that goes beyond generic trust falls and ice breakers. We design dynamic, personalized experiences—indoor or outdoor—that truly bond your team and create a friendlier, healthier work environment. From setup to cleanup, we handle every detail so you can focus on connecting with your team, with options ranging from 2-hour mini sessions to full-day adventures that include meals, snacks, and activities tailored specifically to your company's needs and culture.
Customized Packages
The beauty of Ready Set Rooted is our ability to blend services into customized packages that perfectly match your organization's unique needs and goals. Combine our dynamic team-building activities with inspiring wellness classes for well-rounded experiences that help employees thrive both individually and collectively. Whether you need a half-day retreat mixing connection-building games with a wellness workshop, a full-day experience complete with meals and activities, or any creative combination in between, we'll design an experience that delivers exactly what your team needs—complete with setup, facilitation, cleanup, and all the details handled so you can actually participate and enjoy the event you've created for your team.