candle making

During our conversation, Claire told the story of how she transitioned from theatre management to working for herself full time. She described how Chez Lapin evolved from a home-based Etsy shop to an established business with a full-fledged production facility.

Claire’s focus on eco-friendly and cruelty-free products is clearly an important part of her mission. Over the years, she has donated her time and a percentage of profits to several different rabbit rescue organizations. “Chez Lapin” is French for rabbit house, and the choice of name was inspired by Claire’s love for rabbits and French culture. I even got to meet her newly adopted companion and shop mascot, Tipsy, a cute little lionhead rabbit. Enjoy this episode!

If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!

YOU CAN REACH ME AT:

Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilano

Phone: 412-336-8247

YOU CAN REACH CLAIRE LANDUYT AT:

Website: https://www.chezlapingoods.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chezlapingoods

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChezLapinGoods

Someone screwed up and encouraged them so now our hosts are fired up and ready to discuss the latest Daniel Silva novel, Portrait of a Woman, and delve into the fascinating world of provenance - the history of ownership and custody of a piece of art. They also explore the steps required to build a business around artistic products, from creating unique pieces to marketing and branding. One host shares their personal experiences in the industry, including the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to overcome them. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the art world, as well as practical advice on how to turn their creative passion into a successful business. As usual, both hosts get sidetracked discussing music, science, and world cultures in yet another test of the limits of the human attention span. Pop that Ritalin in 3...2...1...

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Welcome to our second episode of interviewing local businesses. This episode I got to sit down with one of my buddies, Rick Cameron, and we discussed what he is doing within the Entrepreneurship world. We discuss his love of making candles, his love of creating a magical moment within weddings, and his secret clock making business. This is someone you want to listen to as he has a wealth of experience and knows what it takes to create a sustainable business.  Contact information to support him is below and on our website.

Rick Cameron
Phone: 775.399.8318
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078378255662

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Handmade With Heart Podcast.  On this episode I interview Shelby from When In Aroma.  We talk about digital marketing, product photography tips, and the challenges of moving your small business to a new state.

 Dont forget to follow Shelby @ When in Aroma - and you can find me @ Scrappy Stitch and the HWH podcast

Learn how to create a warm, soothing mood with all-natural, toxin-free beeswax candles with a natural beeswax aroma in less than 10 minutes! Pure relaxation!

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🕯Beeswax Candle Recipe PDF
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-----All ingredients used-----
Beeswax Pellets 
Wick
Your Choice of Essential Oils

Before Gwyneth Paltrow was out here selling candles that smelled like her vagina. 

Thanks, Gwyneth, but I'll pass. 

This week's podcast guest, Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn, had already changed the game with ethically sourced fragrant luxury candles. Sometimes finding your center after a long day can only be achieved with a glass of wine, or tea (I'm not judging), and a dope candle.

Candles are a big part of my life, considering they are part of a three billion-dollar industry in the United States alone. I'm not the only one.

But don't let the sweet scents fool you - where there is smoke (#money); there is also fire-like candles made from harmful chemicals. 

In this week's episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook, I'm sharing the history of candles and the business of candles. Joining me this week is, Denequa Williams Clarke, Founder of Brklyn Lit.

Show Highlights: 

[00:03:17] I ghosted ya'll. Here's my apology and what's next for the podcast. 
[00:05:06] How does Merriam-Webster define a candle
[00:05:43] Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, Ancient Egypt, China, and India learned how to isolate fire into what would become modern-day candles
[00:06:48] Why historians don't credit Ancient Egypt as a pioneer in the candle-making game? 
[00:07:58] We've come a long-ass way, baaabeee! Early candles were made from dried fish oils, trees, and fruit.
[00:08:36] What does the 18th Century Slave -Trade and Whale Sperm (real sperm) have to do with the first standard candle? It turns out a lot!
[00:10:07] I bet you'd rather have Whale Sperm in your candles than this harmful yet commonly used ingredient- tune into the podcast to hear what it is
[00:13:55] Meet Denequa Williams Clarke - Entrepreneur and Founder of Lit Brooklyn Candles and learn how this entrepreneur launched her company
[00:14:20] What's the secret of sold-out launches and being featured everywhere from Essence to Yahoo? Denequa and I discuss this and more. 
[00:17:50] Disappointed by the lack of clean/ ethically sourced candles, Denequa launched Brooklyn Lit to provide safer candle options for our community. 
[00:18:42] What big box brands aren't telling you about the candles you purchase
[00:29:45] What inspires Denequa and the secrets to six years in business? 
[00:37:05] The business behind candles, handling collaborations, and PR spotlights
[00:34:03] There is a right and wrong way to burn a candle, Denequa shares tips for getting the most out of your candles and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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Where I Get My Information: 

• https://candles.org/history/
• https://candles.org/facts-figures-2/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_candle_making
• Candle Facts-https://candles.org/facts-figures-2/
• Non-Europe and Egyptian candle history- http://www.historyoflighting.net/lighting-history/history-of-candles/
• https://www.apsleyaustralia.com/blogs/posts/the-history-of-candles

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Julius Shepard-Morgan
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

Learn how Arabella Lubbers, founder of Bushwalk Candles,  creates unique, Australian made scents to transport you to the Australian bush; her connection to Banjo Patterson, and how she supports local beekeepers and bees. Amazing! 🥰

Candle Making!
Listen, we both have a deep deep love of candles, so this week we made our own! Find out how we did it and how it went in this week's episode!

Vibe Check: Wax On, Wax Off.

We also discuss: Cat Klocks, Bidets, Small Business, 20's Fashion, Magic School Bus, Slytherin and Doja Cat.

Candle Making Kit by Make Your Universe

Ashanda King is a businesswoman and entrepreneur in Michigan.
She started her business, Body of Work Massage, in 2019.
It was the result of all her hard work, and things were picking up, until the Coronavirus hit and forced a shutdown. 
In this episode, Ashanda and I talk about the moment she realized she was tired of working for someone else, and how one business turned into two during a pandemic.

Check out Ashanda's businesses on Instagram:
BOWM Therapeutic Essentials (Candles & Scents)
Body of Work Massage

This week I discuss my obsession with plants and what I have been buying and bidding for online, along with all my shopping for random crafts to keep busy... I think I legit now own an entire aisle of Amazon. I look at the 5 C's to help your Mental Health in Isolation and my new found love of cooking. 

Meet entrepreneur Jonathan Wossene who shares his story about creating Melted Element candles, a premium retail business he started from his apartment in Alexandria, Virginia. Melted Element candles are destination-inspired, soy-based candles which burn clean, something that differentiates them from the rest of the marketplace. Jonathan tells the story of how his cat inspired the business and helped launch him on a new trajectory to create the premium candles, which have appeared at the West Elm pop-up at Union Market, the Ritz Carlton and featured on CNN. He also shares stories about his love of music and flight, and a previous startup he worked on in the aerospace industry.