Sasha Sabapathy created Glow Bar out of a desire to share the natural stress management remedies that she has discovered over the years. From adaptogen spiked lattes to lavender night time tonics, Sasha has dedicated a large portion of her adult life to using natural remedies to de-stress and achieve a sense of balance.

A brand planner turned chef who has spent her life between Malaysia, London and New York, Sasha discovered that stress was having a huge impact on the lives of others around her. After doing some research she learned that almost 80% of women felt stressed on a daily basis and so set about creating her elixir blends to help cope with three major areas of life the most affected by stress - happiness, skin and sex.

Find out what it's like to be a top literary agent and follow Sasha through her day...

Talk us through your morning routine..

What’s the first thing you do when you get up?

I wake up at about half 6 most mornings and like to start the day with some hot water with Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric, Lemon and Ashwagandha. It’s a really soothing combination of ingredients - on both the digestive and emotional system.

Do you have breakfast/workout/meditate in the morning?

I like to workout in the morning, and never on an empty stomach, which means I get to have two breakfasts!

What do you have for breakfast?

My first breakfast is usually a bowl of oats with grated courgette, spirulina, moringa and our Super Happy Blend - it’s super delicious and full of plant-based nutrition, I’m obsessed. I also have a matcha latte with almond milk spiked with our beauty blend, Super Glowy. I then normally hit a class at Psycle or BXR, and have my second breakfast - a vegan chocolate protein shake with flaxseeds, almond butter and Cordyceps.

What do you wear to work?

I like to be quite comfortable while also making sure my outfits are versatile enough in case I’ve got a meeting or have a dinner that evening. Most days you’ll find me in a pair of vintagey jeans (Levis or Topshop Moms are my fave), a black turtle neck or batwinged top, gold earrings (I tend to rotate between this dainty half hoop pair I got in Copenhagen and these chunky 90s hoops that I’ve had for years) and a pair of Adidas Superstars. I have an amazing black coat from Saks Potts which instantly upgrades my pretty casual outfit to Scandi chic!



What happens when you arrive at work?

I tend to spend the next hour answering emails and posting on the Glow Bar Instagram account.



What’s your workspace like?

I used to work at an advertising agency, and spent most of my days chained to my desk in a room with no natural light. It made me really unhappy and so now I am so thrilled that I have quite a flexible schedule which allows me to work from home, Soho House or even from another country if needed.



What does your day at work look like?

Right now, there’s no atypical day at work for me. My first product range, Glow Bar Elixirs has just launched and so a lot of my time is dedicated to our online sales, talking to potential stockists and running our marketing campaigns. We’ve also got something really exciting in the works so most days I’m in meetings regarding it and leasing with my team on whether we’re running to schedule / keeping to budget.



Do you enjoy your work?

I absolutely love what I get to do everything. I dreamed for a very long time about having my own wellness business for women, and now that I’ve achieved it I am nothing but thrilled and thankful! I always used to laugh when I heard people say that when you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work, but honestly it’s so true!

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

I love that I’ve created something that will help people to be healthier happier versions of themselves. I find so much joy in knowing that.

What do you have for lunch at work?

If I’m out and about, I tend to grab a salad from High Mood Food on Duke Street. Their emphasis is on fermented foods which are good for your gut and I’m all about that! They also have a killer vegan cheesecake which I can demolish in about twenty seconds. When I have lunch at home I really like to cook myself something warm. I find the act of feeding and nourishing myself really therapeutic, so I tend to grill or steam some fish and do a quick veg stir fry with kale, shredded Brussel sprouts and mushrooms.



Talk us through your evening routine…

I’m a huge homebody, so I like to be home at least five evenings a week. I like to end my work day with a long hot shower or a bath. I find taking about 30 minutes where I’m not doing or thinking about anything to be incredibly relaxing and good for my mind. I like to play biaural beats while I’m in there - they’re basically a type of music which helps your brain to let go of it’s inner chatter. I then normally cook dinner together with my fiancee if he’s not working and we sit down together to eat, chat and watch TV together. If we’re up to it we normally do a bit of wedding-related stuff before getting ready for bed.

What do you watch on TV?

We watch A LOT of food shows, so are currently obsessed with the new American Top Chef season. We’ve also recently started binge watching another American show called Power which on Netflix.

How do you unwind before bed?

My nighttime skincare routine normally takes some time, so I like to begin that about half an hour before hitting the sack - which is normally between 10-11 overnight.

What time do you go to bed?

Unless it’s a special occasion like a birthday, you’ll never find me up after midnight.

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