017: From Startup to Acquisition: Self-Care, 50 Employees, and Founder Lessons with Danika Brysha

Anne and Matt welcome their very first guest, longtime friend and self-care entrepreneur Danika Brysha. Together, they explore the unglamorous but transformative side of building both businesses and lives that actually work: from Danika’s journey through modeling, addiction, and burnout to founding Self-Care Society and guiding thousands toward daily systems that stick. Along the way, they dig into why founders so often hit “zero” when they leave structure behind, how food and wellness practices become fuel for creative work, and what it really takes to carve out inner peace while juggling toddlers, ventures, and ambition. Expect raw stories, playful tangents (yes, In-N-Out gets airtime), and a candid look at how saying no, building habits, and experimenting with discomfort might be the most entrepreneurial acts of all.

🚨 Stuff You'll Want to Remember:

• "A great life is just a series of great days. That’s all it is—so my focus is: how do I create a great day today?" — Danika
• "I build my house with bricks. That means sleep, self-care, and boundaries—so when life throws something at me, I sway but don’t collapse." — Danika
• "When I did Whole30 and got sober in 2014, it transformed my life in one month. I realized my fuel determines my brain power—and my ability to build the life I want." — Danika
• "Self-Care Society is like Peloton for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health—30 minutes of guided journaling, reflection, and community." — Danika 

📡 Where to Find Us:

• Danika → Instagram
• Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn
• Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn