Today we’d like to introduce you to LaTavia Bundage.
Hi LaTavia, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
I first decided to make candles in 2019. At first, the name I came up with was Makes Scents. I began ordering candles supplies; I was very excited. All the supplies came in, and I went at it and started making candles. Boy, was I in for a surprise, lol. I didn’t have enough fragrance oil, and my research wasn’t working for me, so I just gave up. Fast forward a year later, during COVID and I decided to take that opportunity to start all over. I did so much research, hours of watching YouTube, and taking notes.
I got all the formulas together and ordered the correct amount of supplies. I made my first batch of candles, and they worked out so well, and they smell so good. I was happy and was ready to hit the ground running for real this time. Once I saw how my candles were a hit, got so many great compliments, and started selling, I got my LLC. I came up with the name B Scentsational Candles with my fiancé.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It didn’t start out smoothly at all. I had the incorrect ounces for wax and fragrance oil mixture. Couldn’t smell the candles at all. Not enough wax for the jars I was using at the time. I didn’t even know how to calculate the amount to use at first lol.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I specialize in homemade candles and wax melts. My business is based online. I’m known for making creative colorful candles that fills up your entire home and that’s what sets me apart from other candle businesses is they actually smell good and last a long time. I’m most proud of my brand selling candles wholesale. B Scentsational Candles candles are amazing, smells great, last long, and you will not be disappointed at all when you make a purchase.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory is my family coming out and watching me run track every Saturday. A lot of people don’t know I ran track and was great at it. My right knee is still paying for it lol.
Pricing:
- 12 oz $10.00
- 16 oz $15.00
- Wax melts pkt $5.00
Contact Info:
- Email: bscentsationalcandles@gmail.com
- Website: www.bscentsationalcandle.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_scentsational_candles/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044143877107
