I grew up watching my mother cycle through misdiagnoses for years — treated for the wrong conditions, put on a pharmaceutical later recalled for worsening symptoms. I learned early that when we get women’s mental health wrong, the cost is real.
When I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult after years of misdiagnosis, I finally found something that worked. Then I became pregnant and had to stop everything. No safe alternatives existed.
I struggled through pregnancy and postpartum completely unsupported — and I realized this wasn’t just my story. It’s happening to millions of women, and they deserve better. Blyssminds is the solution I needed. I’m building it for every woman who still does.
— Alyssa Mack-Lee
The problem
Women are carrying an unsustainable cognitive load — with nowhere safe to turn.
1 in 3women experience a mental-health challenge in their lifetime
300%+surge in cognitive & mental-health diagnoses in adult women
7–14 yrsmany women wait for accurate diagnosis and support
Pharmaceuticals
Not safe during hormonal stages like pregnancy and postpartum.
Generic supplements
Not designed for maternal cognitive needs; mostly built for men’s biology.
Apps & therapy
Important, but don’t address the nutritional gap.
Also underserved: neurodivergent women (ADHD, perimenopause) — a growing secondary market with zero pregnancy-safe options today.
Our solution
Two daily rituals, built for women’s brains.
01
Morning ritual — Balance
Daytime focus, energy, and mental clarity — a clinically-informed scoop that tastes like dessert.
02
Evening ritual — Rest
A calmer wind-down through the gut-brain axis, supporting rest and recovery.
Warm referral → 30-day ritual → 3 or 6-month subscription. US expansion via Adventure CPG. CHFA Toronto, Sept 2026.
02
Secured clinical pilot & validation
EluMind QEEG pilot — 60 women, 6 months, 3 scans, double-blind placebo-controlled. REB submission in progress. The proof point that opens every door.
03
Practitioner channel launch
Midwives, naturopaths, clinical counsellors, doulas & dietitians — approached with clinical data and confidence.
Proof of model — signed LOI
Strength Counselling Services (March 2026) — a multidisciplinary Canadian mental-health practice committed to clinical evaluation, practitioner trialing, and recommending Blyssminds to clients navigating ADHD, postpartum, burnout & cognitive load.
Traction & momentum
Building a real foundation before the raise.
Regulatory & infrastructure
Health Canada NPN approvals secured
Canadian GMP manufacturer
Trademark secured
Retail-ready packaging complete
ESBC tax credit — in process
Clinical & partnerships
EluMind — confirmed clinical partner
Signed LOI: Strength Counselling
LOI incoming: Adventure CPG (US)
LOI incoming: independent retailer
Dr. Alireza Vakilian — Scientific Lead
Market validation & creds
CHFA Vancouver Incubator Alley
CHFA Toronto ‘Greenhouse’ — Sept 2026
7 independent retailers in discussion
WeBC InvestorSpeak alumni
The Forum Mentorship Program
Natural Products Canada — ecosystem acceptance
Accepted into the NPC ecosystem. Working with the BC Regional Director on a $350K Proof-of-Concept grant (non-dilutive) — validating commercial readiness and de-risking the raise for investors.
Our give-back mission
A portion of every Blyssminds sale supports access to mental-health care for Canadians who need it most.
Blyssminds is a wellness brand. Clinical services are provided independently by partner organizations.
Meet the team
Operators, scientists, and builders.
Alyssa Mack-Lee
Founder & CEO
Dr. Alireza Vakilian
Scientific Advisor · R&D, Product & Development
Akshita Puri
Microbiologist · Food Safety & Regulatory Advisor
SK
Shaista Kara
Community & Operations Manager
Planned hires — funded by this raise
Head of Practitioner Partnerships
Clinical & Research Coordinator
Content & Marketing Lead
Head of Sales / Retail Partnerships
Funding needs & milestones
Where the capital goes.
01
Clinical validation
Pilot design, recruitment, QEEG coordination, data & biomarker analysis.
02
Commercialization & scale-up
Manufacturing scale-up, packaging, quality assurance, production readiness.
03
Market launch & adoption
Practitioner education, scientific materials, DTC infrastructure, early acquisition.
04
IP & strategic development
IP strategy, brand protection, formulation expansion, category positioning.
12–18 month milestones
Commercial launch · EluMind pilot underway · Practitioner + DTC channels live · IP strengthened · Initial revenue & traction.
The ask
$750,000
We’re at the earliest and most valuable entry point. The foundation is built. Now we need the fuel.
“Your Brain, Your Blyss. Wellness that gives back.”
