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What if the most painful parts of your past could power a healthier future? Rashel Hudson joins us to share how she grew up inside abuse, survived volatile relationships, and still found the courage to rebuild. First, she rebuilt her mind and body, then a business that’s changing how her community drinks and gathers. It’s raw, steady, and hopeful: therapy and hypnotherapy to rewire thought patterns, a practical look at negative and positive influences, and the small daily choices that reduce inflammation and return the body to balance.

We walk through her kitchen experiments turning into Firefly Kombucha, starting with an elderberry recipe for her kids, learning to ferment, and crafting flavors from organic, whole ingredients rather than concentrates or syrups. Rashel demystifies kombucha: what a SCOBY does, why sugar is transformed during fermentation, and how probiotics, antioxidants, and a touch of caffeine can help you swap soda without feeling deprived. Her philosophy is simple and sustainable: pick one better habit today, let the momentum stack, and watch your life change.

On the entrepreneurial front, Rashel gets specific about bootstrapping during surgeries and single motherhood, testing products at farmers markets, navigating county licensing with data and persistence, and ultimately landing private investors with a clear plan. She explains the vision for a kombucha taproom and kava bar as a welcoming third space for a social, family friendly, and alcohol-free culture. She also shares why giving back to survivors, disadvantaged teens, and local families is non-negotiable, rooted in the help that once kept her afloat.

If you’re a single mom, a survivor, a health-curious skeptic, or a founder starting from zero, this conversation is your permission slip. Break the cycle, trust your instincts, and build something you’re proud of, one choice at a time. If this resonates with you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

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