Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
References: insider.fitt.co & ancientandbrave
The UK-based wellness brand and certified B Corporation Ancient + Brave opened a temporary experiential space called the Live Bravely Pop-Up on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. This activation ran from January 30th through February 21st, 2026. It was Ancient + Brave's first out-of-home advertising campaign in the United States.
The Live Bravely Pop-Up was designed to offer visitors hands-on engagement with the brand’s product line, which includes formulations focused on cognitive health, energy, performance, beauty, and longevity. The experience did so through a ritual bar featuring collaborations with local coffee and dining establishments, a water station for sampling, and a series of expert-led sessions such as breathwork, meditation, guided walks, and workshops.
At Live Bravely, Ancient + Brave spotlighted the True Creatine+ for energy and focus, True Collagen made from EU-sourced hydrolyzed bovine collagen, and a newly introduced gut health formula called True Biome.
Image Credit: Ancient + Brave
The Live Bravely Pop-Up was designed to offer visitors hands-on engagement with the brand’s product line, which includes formulations focused on cognitive health, energy, performance, beauty, and longevity. The experience did so through a ritual bar featuring collaborations with local coffee and dining establishments, a water station for sampling, and a series of expert-led sessions such as breathwork, meditation, guided walks, and workshops.
At Live Bravely, Ancient + Brave spotlighted the True Creatine+ for energy and focus, True Collagen made from EU-sourced hydrolyzed bovine collagen, and a newly introduced gut health formula called True Biome.
Image Credit: Ancient + Brave
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