toll on my mental and physical health. As the pressure mounted, my drinking intensified,” Dellinger said. Deciding to find a better solution, she began to innovate new beverage blends “good for my liver, good for my gut, good for my waistline”.

Taking inspiration from her own life, Dellinger wanted to redefine the term “hussy”—once used negatively to refer to “a woman of low moral value”—and instead celebrate it as “a strong, courageous woman who’s taking charge of her life.” This rebrand is reflected in both product and purpose.

Unique Formulation: Buzz Without the Fuzz Huzzy Smart Sips stands out in a crowded beverage market because its drinks are not just low-calorie and vegan, they’re functionally designed with “organic teas, fruit extracts, antioxidants, adaptogens, and nootropics like passion flower & lion’s mane extract.” Rather than relying on traditional buzz-giving substances, Huzzy leverages nootropics for cognitive support and adaptogens as natural mood enhancers.

“A key thing to note is that we are the only non-alcoholic functional cocktail that focuses on protecting your liver and your gut with those antioxidants. That’s a unique difference with us,” Dellinger stated.