Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna Carrejo.
Hi Anna, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a full-time mom and teacher. I moved to Austin in 2019 with a great opportunity to begin my teaching journey and complete my graduate program. Our lives were progressing wonderfully when the pandemic hit in 2020. Much like the rest of the world, our family dealt with hardship, loss, and the uncertainty of tomorrow. I found that candles were a way to transport myself away without having to leave my home. As we found ways to “go back to normal”, I began to incorporate crystals and the power of intentions into our everyday lives. This gave me clarity and hope when it was difficult to find. I wanted to share that with others so I decided to start making candles that incorporated those elements. I still felt like the candles were missing something. That’s where the idea of giving the candles their own personality through pop culture came from.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The company is still in its infancy and has gone through its fair share of growing pains. One of the main challenges is to separate ourselves in a saturated market.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My candles are all handmade and prayed over. Each one has a specific intention, herbs that amplify the intentions and a crystal or geodes. The fun happens with coming up with the pop culture reference to connect with the intentions of the candle.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
One important lesson I have learned along the way is that quality is a top priority.
Pricing:
- 8oz candle 25.00 (sales tax not inculded)
- 4oz candle 12.00 (sales tax not inculded)
Contact Info:
- Instagram: velas_512
- Other: @velas_512. (Tiktok)
