Pushed by Pain, Pulled by Love

Cosmo D
Sep 1
2 min read

Building My Edible Company While Staying Sober Never Felt So Good

From Struggle to Sweet Success

Starting my edible company as a side hustle while staying sober has been one of the wildest rides of my life. I won’t sugarcoat it—there are long nights, early mornings, and plenty of moments when I question if I’m pushing myself too hard. But then I look at a fresh tray of gummies I just poured, each one sparkling with flavor, and I remember exactly why I do this.

The Rise of the Gummies

I started with chocolates, but the gummies built my name. Every batch is handmade, packed with flavors that stand out:

🍑 Peach Bubble Gum
🍉 Watermelon Blitz
🍇 Sour Grape Cotton Candy
🍓 Strawberry Fields
🥝 Kiwi Bubble Gum
🌈 Fruity Pebblez
🍏 Green Apple Pie

Clients tell me my gummies “don’t taste like everyone else’s.” That’s the goal.

The Magic Gummies

Then came the magic gummies—the ones with that extra something. Customers call them:

✨ “Life-changing.”

✨ “The best gummies I’ve ever had.”

Whether they bring a mellow vibe or a burst of joy, these are the treats that keep people coming back again and again.

Hot Sauce with Heat & Heart

It wasn’t just sweets. I also launched my hot sauce company, blending bold flavors with real heat:

🌶 Habanero Hot Sauce – fiery, bold, unforgettable.
🥭 Mango Ganjanero – smoky-sweet with a tropical kick.
BBQ Sauce for people that can't handle the heat
Salsa Verde
Original Heat

These sauces have quickly built their own following, proving that flavor and fire can live side by side.

Discipline Through Sobriety

Sobriety has been the foundation of all this. It gave me discipline:

No shortcuts in recipes.
Consistency in every batch.
The drive to stand out.

Sure, it’s a grind. But every smile, every repeat order, every “this helped me with sleep, pain, or anxiety” makes the sacrifices worth it.

Crafting More Than Flavors

My products aren’t just about taste—they’re about connection.

Clients using my gummies to heal, rest, or stay sober.
Fans raving about chocolates like Hazy Hazelnut, Extra Toasted Coconut, and Cosmic Berry Crunch.
Loyal customers who’ve turned into a community.

Every bite carries a piece of my journey—proof that discipline, passion, and second chances can build something beautiful.

One Day at a Time (ODAAT)

This isn’t just a side hustle anymore. It’s my legacy. Something I can leave behind for my daughter. Something bigger than me.

I may still be hustling, still juggling, still chasing—but I know I’m on the right path.

Sobriety gave me the foundation.

My products bring the flavor.

Together, they’re building a future that tastes amazing.

— Chef Cosmo D