Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in candle-making but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Marissa Ross, Owner of Rainy Day Dreamz, located in Carrollton, VA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Rainy Day Dreamz is a home decor brand specializing in all-natural, vegan soy candles & wax melts. I strive for my candles to be both pretty & eco-friendly at the same time. Our customers are those who love clean-burning crystal candles & soy wax melts in all kinds of fun little shapes.
Tell us about yourself
Originally I started Rainy Day Dreamz in 2015 as a place for me to share my handmade dreamcatchers with the world. Eventually, I also became interested in crystals and candle making. But as a candle lover myself, I was surprised when I came across the ingredients used to make some of those nice fancy candles we all love, only to find out the amount of carcinogens & all-around bad chemical additives used in some paraffin candles. So I decided to try to make my own all-natural, phthalate-free soy candles! After some trial and error, I realized that just because they're natural candles and wax melts doesn't mean they have to be boring and plain, so I had to spice it up a little by combining my love for crystals & glitter (of course it's biodegradable) with my candles and making my wax melts available in all kinds of fun shapes.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
In 2017 we started our Annual Artistry Market, so being able to provide a space for the local young creatives like myself to showcase all their amazing work is something that I cherish! Even though 2020 halted our planning for the 4th Annual Artistry Market, I totally can't wait to be able to bring it back in 2023!!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things for me is managing my time. As someone with multiple jobs, one being my business, it's really hard to focus on different things simultaneously. Finding the right balance can sometimes be a challenge. But my business is definitely what keeps me motivated to stay on top of things!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Don't be afraid to try, even if it's out of your comfort zone. Don't let your emotions run your business; there's just no time to be hard on ourselves! And social media can be your friend if you keep it consistent!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.rainydaydreamz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainydaydreamz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rainydaydreamz_/
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