Our Founder
Amanda Hester-Smith
Amanda Hester-Smith is the President, R&D Officer, and Founder of Balaveda drinks. As an Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Practitioner, herbalist, and a certified yoga instructor, Amanda's extensive knowledge and experience in these fields have been pivotal in the success of Balaveda Beverage Co. Her profound understanding of the principles of Ayurveda, combined with her expertise in herbalism and yoga, enabled her to create a line of beverages that cater to the needs of health-conscious consumers.Balaveda began with Amanda’s determination to create something that would help her find balance in her own body. In her kitchen, she experimented with blends of herbs and adaptogens, inspired by her background in Ayurveda and a deep commitment to wellness. Balancing a full family life and the demands of a farm outside Nashville, Amanda was determined to find natural ways to manage stress, boost energy, and support overall health. Balaveda grew from her belief that wellness should be accessible, rooted in nature, and beneficial to everyone. Each Balaveda drink reflects Amanda’s passion for simple, pure ingredients and her vision of spreading health and vitality.
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Creation
The dream of Balaveda was born in the kitchen of our Founder, Amanda Hester-Smith, with one simple question: Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could benefit from the healing benefits of Adaptogens? The answer? Well, why can't they?
Smoothies?!
Balaveda launches as a smoothie company with 3 delicious adaptogenic smoothies: Chocolate + Cherry, Orange + Mango & Strawberry + Dragonfruit. All geared toward lowering stress and anxiety.
Covid-19
Covid struck - 1 week after getting into 30 stores in Southern California, the world changed, and every store cancelled their orders. We were forced to pivot and quickly formulated 2 immunity beverages to combat covid.
Immunity Shot Success
With the success of Balaveda's immunity shots, Balaveda entered into the energy arena with a healthy option to all of the UNHEALTHY energy beverages flooding the market.
Current Position
Balaveda is now poised to become a household name as they launch their national distribution campaign. Bringing better, cleaner & healthier energy and wellness beverages to every corner of the United States.
About Us
Where it all started
Our journey began in NYC while looking to find better ways to combat stress, fatigue, and anxiety. With a background in herbalism, a budding interest in Ayurveda, and a heart filled with spirit, Amanda searched for months before stumbling upon the remedy to her ongoing energy and stress issues:
Adaptogens
These ancient herbs for modern-day healing are life's natural stress balancers and immune boosters, with all-encompassing functionality and the power to bring the body into homeostasis.
