Meet Belinda

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Belinda a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Belinda, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?

For me, self-care is about creating ritual in the everyday — turning simple moments into acts of nourishment. I pour a cup of tea, light a candle, and allow myself to pause. It’s not just about relaxing; it’s about reconnecting to my body, my breath, and my purpose.

That’s actually how CarnaliTEA was born — from the idea that pleasure and wellness can coexist. Every blend we create is meant to remind people that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be complicated; it can be as simple as slowing down, savoring something beautiful, and being fully present.

Since building that practice into my life, I’ve noticed a huge shift in my effectiveness. I move with more clarity, creativity, and calm. I make better decisions because I’m not constantly running on empty. Self-care keeps me aligned — and when I’m aligned, everything flows more naturally.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m Belinda Bowman-Andreotti, Founder of BRana Beauti and Creator of CarnaliTEA, two sister brands that celebrate ritual, sensuality, and self-love through intentional beauty and wellness.

My journey started in skincare with BRana Beauti, a zodiac-inspired body care brand rooted in self-expression and natural alchemy. Over time, I realized that beauty rituals didn’t stop at the skin—they began from within. That inspired me to create CarnaliTEA, a sensual wellness brand that merges herbal aphrodisiac teas, mocktails, and elixirs designed to awaken pleasure, balance hormones, and reconnect people to their bodies in a mindful, natural way.

What excites me most about what I do is transforming self-care into ceremony. Whether it’s sipping one of our teas, using a body oil, or setting an intention candle, I want every person to feel grounded, empowered, and magnetic in their own energy. My brands are built on the idea that ritual is power—and that when you pour into yourself, everything else flows naturally.

Right now, I’m focused on CarnaliTEA’s official launch, expanding our product line to include aphrodisiac teas, milkshake blends, and nectar shots. We’re also preparing for upcoming pop-up experiences that allow people to taste, connect, and feel the energy of what we’ve created in real life.

This next chapter is all about creating an ecosystem where pleasure and wellness coexist—and inviting others to embrace self-care as a sacred, everyday ritual.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three qualities that have shaped my journey most are intuition, resilience, and creativity.

Intuition has been my compass. In both beauty and wellness, there’s a lot of noise—trends, opinions, and outside expectations. But I’ve learned to move with what feels aligned. Every scent, tea blend, and ritual I create begins with intuition—what energy needs to be balanced, what feeling I want to evoke. My advice for others is to spend quiet time with your ideas before sharing them. Listen to your inner voice; it always knows the truth before the world does.

Resilience came from experience. Building two brands from the ground up taught me that setbacks are not failures—they’re redirections. Every obstacle has strengthened my vision and my confidence in it. For anyone just starting, don’t be discouraged by slow seasons or challenges. They’re part of the process that builds your foundation.

Creativity is the soul of everything I do. I see it not just as art, but as problem-solving—finding new ways to tell stories, connect people, and make everyday moments feel magical. To strengthen creativity, stay curious and unafraid to experiment. Your originality is your greatest advantage.

Together, those three things—intuition, resilience, and creativity—helped me build something that feels deeply authentic. My advice is simple: trust yourself, stay consistent, and let your passion lead, even when the path isn’t clear yet.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

Absolutely. Collaboration is such an important part of creative growth, especially when it’s rooted in shared values and intention. I’m always open to connecting with like-minded creatives, wellness practitioners, and lifestyle brands who believe in sensual wellness, ritual, and holistic self-care as a way of life.

For CarnaliTEA, we’re especially interested in partnering with influencers, holistic cafés, boutique wellness spaces, and event curators who want to co-create immersive experiences — whether that’s a pop-up tasting, ritual workshop, or sensory wellness event. I also love connecting with artists, herbalists, and fellow founders who view beauty and pleasure as healing forms of expression.

Anyone interested in collaborating can reach out via Instagram @CarnaliTEA or email [email protected].
At its core, CarnaliTEA is about community — creating spaces where people can reconnect to their bodies, their desires, and each other. Collaboration makes that energy even more powerful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://CarnaliTEA.com
• Instagram: Carnalitea
• Twitter: @sipseducemelt

Image Credits

All photos were created in house