Lemire makes a montage of herself going through these motions, curling her hair, lighting a candle, eating French toast and grapes, unloading the dishwasher, placing a mug under her espresso machine.

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Grace Beverley, a 25-year-old founder and CEO, about her morning routine. It has been edited for length and clarity. I know a lot of ...