Dan Koda, also known as Dan Koch, is the founder of Sacred, one of Australia's leading ceremonial cacao movements. Before dedicating his life to cacao, Dan was one of Australia's rising trance DJs, performing at major festivals including Future Music, Creamfields, Summadayze and Stereosonic, and sharing the stage with artists such as Above & Beyond, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Cosmic Gate and Dash Berlin. In 2013, after opening for Above & Beyond in front of 7,500 people in Melbourne, he walked away from the music industry, feeling called to create something that was better for people and the planet. After three years of sobriety, with cacao becoming a central part of his journey, Dan began combining ceremonial cacao with music and conscious gatherings. That vision became Sacred in 2016, creating alcohol-free cacao ceremonies, festivals and community experiences before evolving into a globally recognised ceremonial cacao brand. Today, Sacred works directly with Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon to source wild-crafted ceremonial cacao, supports rainforest regeneration, and has built a community of hundreds of thousands of people through its products, events and educational content. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to follow your heart, the lessons Dan has learned from cacao, music, and nature, and why so many of us are searching for deeper connection in a world that's never been more distracted. We also dive into: Dan's transition from the electronic music scene to building Sacred Cacao The power of cacao as a daily practice—not just a drink Living from the heart instead of the mind Conscious business, purpose, and creating meaningful impact Why community, ritual, and nature matter more than ever Whether you're curious about cacao or simply looking for another way to live, this is a conversation that invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what matters most. Affiliate Code - 10% discount Use our affiliate code to receive a 10% discount on any purchase at https://www.sacredtaste.com/ Code - "anotherwaywithmatt" Connect with Dan / Sacred Dan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/koda.sounds/ Sacred's IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearesacred Sacred's Website: https://www.sacredtaste.com/ Connect with Matt / Another Way Matt's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattdefina_/ Another Way IG: https://www.instagram.com/thereis___anotherway/ Join The Collective Ready to join our community and connect with other ambitious, heart-led entrepreneurs, founders and facilitators? Book a call with Matt and the team here: pages.anotherway.au/apply
