Why Sasha Pieterse Left Acting for Hippie Water

Описание: What happens when a child actress grows up and decides to build something of her own?

In this in-depth conversation, Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer—actress, producer, and Co-CEO of Hippie Commune—shares how she went from working at four years old to becoming a founder, investor, and entrepreneur in the functional beverage and cannabis space. Sasha opens up about PCOS, lifelong health challenges, why she stopped drinking alcohol, and how those experiences led her to build Hippie Water and a new category of THC-infused ritual drinks.

This interview explores entrepreneurship, celebrity branding, leadership, startup strategy, wellness, and the future of non-alcoholic and cannabis beverages.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, founder, or someone rethinking alcohol, this is a masterclass in turning personal struggle into a scalable business.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction with Sasha Pieterse
00:07 – Starting work at four years old
01:30 – Falling in love with the creative process
02:32 – Why Sasha is drawn to strategy and entrepreneurship
03:39 – Leadership, teams, and thinking like a CEO
04:25 – Health struggles, PCOS, and finding purpose
05:27 – Starting a podcast and confronting alcohol
06:14 – The idea behind Hippie Water
07:19 – Building a founding team
08:08 – Why Sasha chose THC over CBD
09:25 – Naming the brand and early decisions
10:02 – Becoming a venture partner
11:26 – Celebrity brands and authenticity
12:06 – The rise of non-alcoholic and functional drinks
13:27 – Creating a new consumer experience
14:48 – The future of cannabis beverages
16:57 – Expanding into mushrooms and daily rituals
17:30 – Advice for actors and creators
18:58 – Using your platform wisely
20:05 – Why experiences matter
21:54 – Sasha Pieterse’s latest acting projects