1.19: The Pop-In: Val of Fox & Olive Candle Co on Turning a Candle Hobby Into a Business
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
1.19: The Pop-In: Val of Fox & Olive Candle Co on Turning a Candle Hobby Into a Business
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
In this episode of The Pop-In on the Popcorn and Possibilities podcast, Steph and Brian sit down with Val, creator of Fox & Olive Candle Co, for a cozy, inspiring conversation all about scent, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Val opens up about:
🕯️ The origin of the Fox & Olive name
🌿 Why she uses clean, natural soy wax
❤️ Her commitment to donating a portion of profits to dementia research
👃 Her earliest scent experiments and how Frasier Fir became a signature hit
➗ Just how much math goes into making the perfect candle
📸 The challenges of marketing, product photography, and standing out online
🏡 How the COVID lockdown sparked a hobby that grew into a business
💡 Her advice for anyone wanting to try a new hobby or pursue a dream
🔥 Her future plans for Fox & Olive and where to buy her candles
If you love small business journeys, handmade craftsmanship, or simply a good-smelling success story, this Pop-In delivers it all.
Check out Fox & Olive Candle Co to explore Val’s full scent lineup—including the beloved Frasier Fir.