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How I Invest with David WeisburdE172: How Cannabis Beverages are Disrupting the Alcohol Industry w/Sasha PieterseSasha Pieterse might be best known for her acting career — but behind the scenes, she’s been building a beverage empire.
In this episode, we dive deep into how Sasha's personal health journey led her to launch Hippie Water, a hemp-derived THC beverage brand that’s now in 140+ stores across 9 states. We talk about what it takes to transition from Hollywood to the CPG world, why Gen Z is drinking less alcohol, and how Sasha is redefining what it means to be a “celebrity founder.”
This conversation goes beyond cannabis — it’s about leadership, authenticity, and building brands with staying power.
High...2025-06-0943 min
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#079 - Launching a THC Beverage with Hippie Water ft. CEO, Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer, and CPO, Taylor Eileen SewellSend us a text🌿🎙️ 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟕 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬?! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌼🌈✌️Join hosts Ben & AnnaRae on High Spirits as they dive into the world of launching a THC-infused beverage company with the founders of Hippie Water. We're thrilled to welcome Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer and Taylor Eileen Sewell to discuss the dynamic launch and rapid expansion of their brand in the competitive hemp beverage market.In this episode, we explore the journey of launching Hippie Water, a brand co-founded by best friends. From conception to hitting shelves across 11 states in just seven months, learn how they've navigated the challenges of a crowded market while leveraging a celebrity edge, a strong partnership, and a beautifully crafted beverage.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘐...2025-03-1357 min
Think Big with Dan & QasimActing on Sustainability: Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer’s Journey with HIPPIE WATER | Think BigWelcome to | Think Big with Dan and Qasim, where we dive deep into the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who are shaping a better future. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer, an acclaimed actress and the dynamic CEO and co-founder of HIPPIE WATER. Join us as Sasha takes us through her transition from the entertainment industry to launching a sustainable wellness brand. Learn about the inception of HIPPIE WATER, a company committed to providing natural and eco-friendly wellness beverages. Sasha shares the motivation behind the brand, the challenges faced, and the triumphs achieved...2024-07-0318 min