How A Missed Hotel Bath Sparked A Wellness Invention with Daniel Hartshorn

Send us Fan MailA hotel with no bathtub sparked a wellness invention. Daniel Harthorn joins us to share how a missed ritual became Scent Espresso, the first in-shower aromatherapy diffuser that pairs premium essential oils with a guided breathing light to calm the nervous system and make everyday stress easier to carry. We go beyond the highlight reel to unpack the journey from building a beloved wireless smart thermometer, navigating a high-stakes acquisition, and confronting burnout to designing a product that turns the most overlooked space in your home into a phone-free sanctuary.We dig into the hard parts founders rarely admit: the deception of doubt, the long nights across time zones, and the tipping points where belief must outrun fear. Daniel explains why purpose—not profit—keeps teams moving, and how co-founders and family form a feedback loop of resilience when energy dips. We also compare U.S. and U.K. startup cultures. Daniel praises America’s second-chance ethos and bias for iteration while advocating a European sense of pacing: move with intent, protect your soul, and avoid glorifying the grind. His motto: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. If you’re craving a morning lift or an evening exhale, ScentXspresso aims to make calm repeatable, portable, and beautifully designed. If this conversation helps you breathe a little easier, tap follow, share it with someone who could use a calmer day, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Your support keeps these founder stories and wellness tools flowing.To connect with Daniel follow him on Instagram @scentxpresso or if you wish to purchase this wellness device, you can purchase it using this link: https://scentxpresso.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com