At Akasha, our mission is about more than just superfoods. It’s about creating a lifestyle inspired by the ocean, confidence, and beauty from within. In this special Q&A, our co-founder Anna shares her journey, her vision for Akasha, and what excites her most about the future.
What inspired you to start Akasha Superfoods, and what was the vision behind the brand?
I started my holistic health journey in 2013 when my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. Growing up on a standard American diet, I had never questioned the food we ate, but seeing my dad so sick made me look at everything differently. He had a horrible cough, and that was the first time I began researching herbs and supplements for lung support, which is when I first discovered sea moss. At the time it was not very accessible, but it kept reappearing in my life over the next few years.
In college, I dove deeper into health and started a food blog where I shared recipes and connected with a community of people who were also passionate about superfoods and supplements. I always knew I wanted to start my own business, and in 2020, I met my co-founder Alex who was already taking sea moss at the time. It felt so aligned, like it was meant to be.
When we first started, our vision was to make mineral-rich superfoods readily available nationwide. A few months in, we refined that vision to focus on ocean-based superfoods specifically, powerful ingredients created to support people’s internal and external beauty, confidence, and energy with natural ingredients. Growing up by the beach, I have always been obsessed with the ocean, so building an ocean-inspired brand truly feels like a dream come true.
What does “beauty from within” mean to you personally, and how does it guide the products you create? ✨
To me, “beauty from within” means that what you see on the outside is a reflection of everything you are feeding yourself on the inside. It is not just about food but also what you listen to, watch, and consume daily. Every choice we make either adds to our radiance or contributes to dullness. People often think perfect skin comes only from eating “clean” foods, but that is not the whole picture. Breakouts can be influenced by trapped emotions, negative self-talk, or even staying up scrolling until two in the morning.
Our products are designed with the intention of helping people glow from within because I do not believe topical skincare alone can solve everything. As someone who used to struggle with painful cystic acne, I saw my skin clear when I started taking inventory of every single thing I was putting into my body. Once you have those baseline habits in place, adding superfoods like pearl powder and sea moss can elevate your glow, support gut health, and create long-term beauty that truly starts from within.
Which Akasha Superfoods product is your favorite? 🌸
My favorite is definitely the Prebiotic Skin Mist. I first realized how powerful it was when I was in St. Lucia and in so much pain from mosquito bites. The mist soothed my skin and helped calm the irritation right away. It has pearl powder, sea kelp, aloe vera, melon extract, and I use it every single day after I wash my face, shower, or get out of the sauna. It has helped heal my skin barrier so much, especially after all of the toxic skincare products and treatments that I used on my acne journey.
I love the mist too because you can use it on your body, bikini lines, and the ingredients are so clean you could actually drink it. I can’t go a day without this spray and it has helped me feel confident in my skin, without wearing makeup! The bottle is travel friendly so I take it everywhere with me.
Prebiotic Natural Skin Repair Mist
What do you love most about the ocean? 🌊
The ocean is everything to me. I feel my best when I start my day with the sun and the sea. Some of my best ideas come when I am walking on the beach with no headphones or distractions, just the sound of the waves helping my mind clear. I also love walking barefoot on the sand for the grounding benefits. Looking out at the water always reminds me of abundance, flow, opportunity, and expansion. It reconnects me to myself and to the bigger vision I hold for my life and my business.
The beach has always been where my favorite memories are made, from childhood to now, and it continues to be the place that inspires me most.
What excites you most about the future of Akasha Superfoods? ✨
What excites me most is the scale of what is possible. We are still at the beginning, and I see Akasha becoming a household name in wellness by expanding globally, building community through retreats and events, and continually innovating with products that people genuinely love.
I am inspired by the fact that we are creating something that has never been done before, blending internal and external beauty in a way that feels exciting, elevated, fun, and ocean-based! I am also excited about building a team, collaborating with incredible creators, and bringing Akasha into new retailers. More than anything, I am driven by our vision of helping millions of people feel healthier, more confident, and more connected to themselves.
✨ “Beauty from within means that every choice we make either adds to our radiance or contributes to dullness.” – Anna
We’re so inspired by Anna’s story and vision. This is just the beginning for Akasha Superfoods, and we’re excited to bring you along on this journey of wellness, beauty, and ocean-inspired living.
