Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in candle making but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kyara and Melissa, Founders of Eleven Twenty-Two Candle Co., located in Atlanta, GA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Eleven Twenty-Two Candles Co. is a soy-based candle company hand-poured in the heart of ATL. We make candles that help our customers from all walks of life ignite the fire within their souls.
Tell us about yourself
We are the ladies behind the brand, Kyara + Melissa. Our journey began with the master numbers 11 and 22. These numbers created a connection between us years before our first candle was ever poured. We started noticing how often the numbers appeared at significant points in our lives. We always seemed to catch the clock at 11:22, Melissa's mother's birthday was 11/22, and Kyara's family grew up on 1221 T Street. Individually, each master number signifies powerful ideals. 11 represents higher vision, dreams, and goals, while 22 represents work, productivity, and the ability to turn dreams into reality. Eleven Twenty-Two Candle Co. was born of that vision and work. Inspired by these numbers, we began making candles in 2017 when Melissa and Kyara came together in honor of Melissa's mother, who has breast cancer, to create the 'Stay Lit for The Tits' campaign. The candle was a huge success and became the foundation for the launch of our company.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Our biggest accomplishment is our ability to create opportunities for our friends & family, community, and other inspiring business owners. We get many women who reach out for mentorship, even teenage girls who aspire to spend their summer working for us.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing to do is keep your balance while wearing so many hats as a business owner. It's easy to find yourself being the candle maker, designer, financial advisor, and PR on any given day.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
If you're looking to start, run and grow a business, we encourage you to stay consistent, invest in your craft, and believe in what you do.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://1122candles.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1122candles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1122candles/
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