In this episode, Sammi and Dylan do something a little different, they read real comments, DMs, and reviews left on Ananda Elixirs page, and give their geniune reactions.

From misconceptions about psychedelics to questions about stevia, from "it tastes like bar mat" to "are you guys even real?" this episode pulls back the curtain on what it's actually like to build a wellness brand in public.

It's silly. It's real. And somewhere in the middle of all the chaos, there's a genuine conversation about why Ananda Elixirs exists, what goes into the product, and why following your bliss sometimes means reading comments you didn't ask for. 😂

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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Discover Shroom Soda® at anandaelixirs.com

In this episode, we sit down with Sheena Brady, founder of Tease Wellness, to unpack what it really takes to build a successful business—from burnout and getting fired to scaling a global, 8-figure brand.

Sheena shares her journey from working 60–70 hour weeks in luxury hospitality (fueled by 7 cups of coffee a day) to discovering the power of functional tea and building a company rooted in intentional living and self-care.

We dive into:

• The moment getting fired changed everything
• Why “just keep moving” is her core business philosophy
• The reality of scaling a product-based business (pandemic, retail, logistics & more)
• Bootstrapping vs. raising capital—and why she chose control over hype
• The importance of community and building with purpose
• How her Founders Fund has supported women entrepreneurs with $300K+ in funding

From navigating chaos to scaling intentionally, this episode is a must-listen for anyone building through uncertainty or anyone curious about what actually goes into building a business.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

Follow along on socials @anandaelixirs

Discover Shroom Soda® at anandaelixirs.com

FInd Sheena at @sheenabradyy and explore Tease at @teasewellness and https://teasetea.com

In this episode of the Ananda Podcast, Sammi sits down with entrepreneur and founder Lauren, the creator of North & Rose a luxury, non-toxic home goods brand.

After discovering that mass-produced candles were triggering severe migraines, Lauren began experimenting with creating safer alternatives for her own home. What started as a small personal project quickly evolved into a thriving business known for its beautifully curated candles and vintage home pieces.

Sammi and Lauren talk about the real journey behind building a product brand while raising young kids — from pouring candles in her home and selling at markets, to leaving a corporate career and opening her first retail space and café.

They also dive into:
✨ The truth about toxins in home fragrance
✨ Building a brand with intention and strong aesthetics
✨ Navigating motherhood while growing a business
✨ Learning to trust yourself (even when you feel unprepared)
✨ Why community is the heart of great brands

This episode is an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity, and figuring it out as you go.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

Follow along on socials @anandaelixirs

Discover Shroom Soda® at anandaelixirs.com

Find Lauren and North + Rose at https://www.northandrose.ca/ and @northandroseco