Ep 87: Tash Neal + Chelsea White - Vanilla Teakwood + Marshalls Whatevs
It's the final episode of 2025 and we are coming in HOT! Selena has a face-to-face chat with her pals Chelsea White + Tash Neal! They talk about their love story as their shared candle journey, Hot Topic, candles in green rooms, Dame Helen Mirren, and more! Plus, their cat makes a cameo AND they salvage a broken candle DURING the episode! Buckle up because this episode is a blast! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)
Ep 86: Christian Ray Villanueva - Diptyque Baies
Happy Two Wick Wednesday, candleheads! (Keeping you on your toes!) The holiday season roars on and we're loving it! This week, Selena chats by Zoom with a candlehead and artist who lives in the Philippines, Christian Ray Villanueva (@ButchLng on Insta)! They talk about Lady Gaga, books, consumer culture, how a candle is like a painting, and so much more! Tune in for a fascinating and fun candle convo! Also please remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candlefriends! (music: bensound.com)
Ep 85: Sara Benincasa - Cinnamon Roll Candle
It's almost Thanksgiving and this episode is a sweet treat for your ears as your travel to meet up with family and friends! This week Selena chats with her old pal Sara Benincasa (@sarajbenincasa on Insta) who is an author, comedian, host, and candle fan! Their converstion runs the gamut and covers standup comedy, dating, Chicago, the dangers of sweet candles, and more! It's a very special episode, candleheads! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! (Music: bensound.com)
Ep 84: Nisha Rana (AyurLight Candles) - Tara (Tuberose)
November is here and so is a fresh episode of your favorite candle podcast! This week, Selena chats with Nisha Rana, the founder of AyurLight candles (@ayurlightcandles on Instagram). Nisha was inspired to launch her own brand of candles that merge the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes maintaining balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit) with the science of aromatherapy to create "candles with a purpose." She shares her candle journey, lessons learned as a founder, and introduces Selena to many new scents! Please enjoy and remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candle heads! (Music: bensound.com)
Ep 83: Amy Schaubert Brown - Texas Reserve Soy Rosemary
Autumn continues apace and it's such a solid season for candles! This week, Selena chats with her hometown pal and family friend Amy Schaubert Brown (@purplepolepushups on Insta) and it's a blast! Amy called in from her favorite place and it's a Two Wick Minimum first! The ladies talk honeydew melon, beach scents, luxury, Voluspa, candle-making parties, and the legendary FIVE WICK candle from Costco. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)