balaveda Wins KeHE's Golden Ticket at September 2025 Trend Finder Event

NASHVILLE, TN — balaveda, the adaptogenic functional beverage brand, is proud to announce its selection as a Golden Ticket winner in KeHE's prestigious September Trend Finder event. Chosen from thousands of forward-thinking brands, balaveda was one of just 36 winners handpicked for its ingredient integrity, innovation, and soulfully scalable vision.

The award marks a major step forward for balaveda, which now joins the KeHE distribution network and gains access to over 31,000 retail locations across the U.S., a move that brings its potent adaptogenic products to wellness seekers coast to coast.

"This win with KeHE is more than validation, it's a moment of expansion," says Amanda Hester Smith, co-founder and Chief Formulator of balaveda. "What started as a way to survive solo parenting on a rural Tennessee farm while Sebastian traveled the world for work as a filmmaker, has grown into a movement. When I leaned into Ayurveda, I didn't just reclaim my health, I found my purpose. And now we get to share that with thousands more."

At the height of personal burnout and postnatal anxiety, Amanda turned to ancient plant wisdom instead of prescriptions. That personal transformation became the heart of balaveda: ritual-forward, adaptogen-powered products designed to help people feel grounded, vibrant, and wildly alive.

"We asked ourselves, what if more people could experience what Amanda did?" adds Sebastian Smith, co-founder and CEO. "We didn't just want to make another health shot. We wanted to create something sacred but approachable, a daily ritual that's beautiful, clean, and deeply effective."

balaveda's Lineup Includes:

Energy Shots - Clean, sustained energy without the crash

• Wicked Blueberry - Cordyceps, vanilla, and blueberry in a sweet shot of clean, jitter-free energy.
• Tropic Rush - Mint, matcha, and pineapple fuel your hustle with focus and flair.
• Supersonic Citrus - Orange and vanilla cream meet organic caffeine in this zesty energy elixir.
• COMING SOON: Wild Awake - 180mg of clean caffeine with adaptogens. For energy that doesn't quit or crash.

Beauty Shot - Radiant skin, stronger nails, and balanced hormones

• Radical Beauty – With goji, maca, and lotus, this 5000mg collagen shot supports glow, grace, and hormonal harmony.

Immunity Shots - Daily defense packed with powerhouse adaptogens

• Totally Turmeric - The anti-inflammatory classic, reinvented with ginger, lemon, and Ayurvedic gold.
• Epic Elderberry - Elderberry, coconut, and amalaki join forces for a modern immunity powerhouse.

Powder

• Kapow Cacao - Raw cacao, reishi, and ashwagandha—nature's mood-elevating, brain-awakening blend.

All balaveda products are USDA organic, non-GMO, and bottled in recyclable glass—because sustainability should feel as good as it looks.

About balaveda

balaveda was born from burnout and built for balance. Founded by Amanda, an Ayurvedic herbalist, and Sebastian Smith, an international filmmaker turned wellness innovator. balaveda began on a Tennessee farm as a simple pursuit of energy, clarity, and calm amid modern chaos. What started as kitchen-made adaptogenic elixirs crafted for survival has evolved into a fast-growing functional beverage brand rooted in nature & performance. Every bottle is designed to help people rise above stress, live with intention, and feel supernatural.