My Goals for 2025: A Journey of Passion, Growth, and New Adventures
My Goals for 2025: A Journey of Passion, Growth, and New Adventures
It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a little over a year since I started my candle-making journey. What began as a curious hobby has turned into a full-fledged business, and 2025 is going to be the year where I truly set my sights on growth, quality, and creating products that my customers love. Here's a glimpse into my journey so far, and what I'm excited about in the coming year!
How It All Began: From Kitchen Chaos to a Growing Business
In November of 2023, I decided to take the plunge and buy a candle-making kit from Candle Science. I spent hours watching YouTube videos, learning the ins and outs of candle making. The process was much trickier than I thought, and it took me nearly a month to get the nerve to actually make my first batch of candles. I remember being excited, yet nervous, because I didn’t want to mess up.
I started by making candles in my kitchen, melting the wax on the stovetop using a double boiler method. It was a great way to start, but let’s just say my kitchen was always a mess! 🧴 The kitchen in our brand new house quickly became covered in a few wax splatters—definitely not what I had in mind. But I made it work, because I was hooked on the craft.
Holiday Market at Mosaic Church 2024
At first, this was just a hobby. I didn’t even think about selling candles. But one day, a friend asked me if I’d sell them. "What? You want me to sell candles?" I said. She encouraged me to take the leap. So, I did! Thank you Chanette.
I set up a pop-up shop at a local Herbalife Nutrition Club during their customer appreciation days. To my surprise, my candles were a hit! ✨ I remember feeling overwhelmed, but also incredibly proud.
Holiday Market at Summit Nutrition Club 2024
Expanding My Space and Growing My Skills
As my candle-making hobby began to grow, I knew I needed more space. I moved my operation from the kitchen to a front bedroom in my home. This gave me more room, but I still had a lot of mess to clean up. So, I took a big step and upgraded to a melting pot with a spout, which made pouring a lot easier and cleaner.
However, my new space didn’t last long. Between my growing supplies and constant candle-making mess, I soon ran out of room in the bedroom. So, my amazing husband came to the rescue and helped me transform part of our unfinished basement into a dedicated candle-making space! He even added lighting, so now I have a functional, organized workspace. No more worrying about wax splatters on the carpet! 😅
And to top it off, my basement space now doubles as my sewing room, which is another one of my passions. So, while I’m making candles, I’m also working on new sewing projects, and the creative energy flows freely. I love this space, and it’s where all the magic happens now.
2025: New Adventures and Big Goals Ahead
2025 is going to be a huge year for me! After retiring from a 35-year career in the family business, I’m ready to fully embrace this new chapter of my life. Candle-making is no longer just a hobby for me; it’s my passion and my future. So, what’s next?
Refining My Candle Line: My primary goal is to develop my candle line even further. I want to create a truly unique product that people can’t wait to burn. Most of my candles will be made to order—that way, I don’t keep a lot of stock unless I’m selling at a local market. I’ll continue using only 100% natural soy wax and clean, non-toxic fragrance oils to ensure a safe and high-quality product.
Quality Over Quantity: I’m committed to keeping my products high-quality and scented just right. I’ve walked into rooms where the scent of a candle was so overpowering it gave me a headache. I don't want that with my candles. I want them to enhance the ambiance, not overwhelm it. Subtle, beautiful fragrances that set the mood without being too strong.
Transparency with My Process: One of my goals this year is to show everyone the behind-the-scenes of my candle-making process. I’m planning to create more content on my YouTube channel, where you’ll get a sneak peek into my operation, from pouring candles to the fun moments in my creative space. 🎥 I want to share everything with you—because after all, this journey is as much about learning and growing together as it is about crafting beautiful candles.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning. 2025 holds so many exciting possibilities, and I’m ready for the adventure ahead. From perfecting my candle line to sharing my journey with you all, I can't wait to see where this takes me. I’m beyond grateful for the support of my friends, family, and customers who’ve helped me get to where I am today.
If you're looking for high-quality, clean-burning candles, stay tuned for more exciting updates. Your support means the world to me as I continue to grow my small business and share my love for candle-making with you.
Thanks for following along with me, and here’s to a fabulous 2025! 💖✨
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