Why Being Different Is Your Biggest Advantage... | Addison LaBonte | DSH #1898

What if the thing making you sick… is the thing everyone told you was normal? In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean sits down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s, to talk about building a healthy dessert brand from scratch, healing her body through food, and why being different is actually your biggest advantage. Addison shares how she went from finance to launching a business out of her apartment kitchen, working 100+ hour weeks, and scaling through pure discipline and smart marketing. She also opens up about the moment doctors told her she might never run normally again — and how changing her diet completely reversed it. This episode breaks down the truth about “healthy” food, why clean eating costs more, how influencer marketing can explode a brand, and the mindset it takes to keep going when things get hard. If you’re trying to build something, fix your health, or think differently — this one will hit. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Marathon mindset and discipline 2:10 How Sweet Addison’s actually started 4:05 The viral moment that changed everything 6:00 Learning business without school 8:05 The injury that changed her life 10:20 How diet replaced surgery 13:10 Why “healthy” food isn’t actually healthy 16:40 Why eating clean costs more 20:15 Influencer marketing that scaled the brand 25:40 Why being different is the advantage What You’ll Learn 🍪 How Addison built a real brand from a simple idea 🏃‍♀️ The diet shift that helped her avoid surgery 📈 How going viral translated into real revenue 🥗 What most people get wrong about “healthy” food 💸 Why clean eating is more expensive (and worth it) 📦 How influencer collabs can outperform ads 🧠 The mindset behind working 100+ hour weeks 🔥 Why discipline beats motivation every time ⚠️ Hidden ingredients that are hurting your health ✨ Why being different is your biggest edge 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS: Select Quote: http://selectquote.com/dsh 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Addison LaBonte: https://www.instagram.com/organicallyaddison/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. Digital Social Hour works with participants in sponsored media and stays compliant with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding sponsored media. #ad. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🔑 Keywords Addison LaBonte, Sweet Addison’s, healthy desserts, gluten free desserts, clean eating, healthy lifestyle, entrepreneur mindset, female entrepreneur, startup founder story, influencer marketing, food business, wellness entrepreneur, marathon mindset, ultramarathon, refined sugar free, ecommerce brand, bootstrapped business, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly podcast, health and business