Following Your Bliss: How Ananda Elixirs Turned Functional Mushrooms into a Soda Alternative.

How Samantha and her husband turned a kitchen experiment into a functional mushroom soda brand redefining what it means to "follow your bliss." In this Ottawa Founder Spotlight episode, I sit down with Samantha Dreiling, co-founder of Ananda Elixirs, to talk about building a beverage brand rooted in intuition, wellness, and bliss. After rediscovering her energy and health through functional mushrooms, Samantha set out to create a soda alternative that actually made people feel good — no sugar spikes, no crash, just clean, sparkling bliss. From early kitchen extractions to pitching on Dragon's Den, Samantha shares the highs, hurdles, and heart behind bringing a wellness beverage to life — and how trusting her gut (literally and figuratively) helped her find the right co-manufacturer, fulfillment partners, and rhythm in business. Tune in for an inspiring story about resilience, intuition, and building from the heart — right here in Ottawa. I have tried the Shroom Soda's myself and I have enjoyed them so far. To try and get 10% off your order https://camaresearch.com/resources to Download resources including "Questions to Ask Potential Co-Manufacturers" to help you as you grow your better-for-you food brand. Schedule a free hot seat strategy call here