Candles with a Purpose - Southern Essence Candle Co.

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Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in candle-making but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Trivia Coley, Owner of Southern Essence Candle Co., located in Apopka, FL.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We tell stories through custom candles and candle-making experiences. Be empowered, inspired, and/or romanticized through the sense of smell. Our candles are strong but not overpowering.

Tell us about yourself

I got started back in 2020. I had my son in January, and the country shut down shortly after due to COVID. I had no family to support my husband and me due to COVID. My husband and I were having marital problems. And I was furloughed from work. I fell into a deep depression. Through affirmation and candle-making, I was able to come out of a dark place. I began to give some away, and people loved them, hence inspiring a business. I tested for eight months and launched in September 2021. My WHY keeps me pushing forward.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Being confident enough to face my fear of failing. Being able to step outside of a structured work environment to think on my own.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Being able to balance family time and running a business.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Work on your business every day, even if it's only 1 hour.
  2. Have a plan in place and stay the course, no matter what.
  3. Push through the hard times. Take a break if you need to but continue to push forward.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.southernessencecandleco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernessencecandleco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernessencecandleco/

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