Sara Delaney is the Founder and CEO of Sarilla, a company that provides alcohol-free, clean tea spritzers. With over 18 years of sobriety, she has channeled her passion for recovery into creating a healthier, more inclusive beverage option. Her transformative work in Rwanda, where she collaborated with women and genocide survivors, deepened her commitment to social impact, leading to initiatives in entrepreneurship training and trauma healing. Sara intertwined these experiences to launch Sarilla, which partners with global tea farmers for ethical sourcing. She values authenticity and refuses to compromise on ingredients or relationships, leading to an ethical and sustainable brand that stands out in the food and beverage industry.

Have you ever considered the power of a beverage business to transform lives and empower communities while providing a unique product? Imagine a brand combining personal health benefits with ethical global impact while serving delightful sips. How far can such a mission extend beyond the beverage itself?

Successful entrepreneur Sara Delaney delves into her journey from living in Rwanda and supporting women there to creating an alcohol-free beverage brand with a heart. She shares inspiring stories about her sobriety, her passion for community and ethical practices in sourcing ingredients, and the importance of maintaining personal health as a founder. With hands-on involvement in her company's details, from water sources to ingredients, Sara reveals the care and authenticity poured into Sarilla.

On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Sara Delaney, Founder and CEO of Sarilla, about building a socially impactful business through tea. Sara shares her inspirations for creating Sarilla, the impact of her time in Rwanda, the importance of prioritizing your health as a founder, and the value of ingredient quality and transparency in beverage production.