In this podcast episode, host Christina Gavin welcomes Loren Lewin, CEO and founder of Companion Candles—a company celebrated for its pet-friendly, toxin-free candles. Loren shares her journey of launching a start-up during the challenging period of the pandemic. She talks about her decision to pursue her passion for candle making upon discovering how most candles contain many toxins. Loren's resilience and determination to address this issue led her to develop a coconut soy wax candle free from over 250 common toxins found in traditional candles. She highlights the importance of a strong brand vision and staying true to it. Loren also reveals that she recently started a consulting business to assist other entrepreneurs, especially in brand vision development and social media strategy. The discussion ends with Loren encouraing others not to be concerned with the opinions of others and to believe in themselves.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:17 Introducing the Guest: Loren Lewin
00:45 The Art of Launching a Startup
01:41 The Journey of Loren Lewin
01:59 The Birth of Companion Candles
03:09 The Impact of Companion Candles
04:26 The Challenges and Triumphs of Entrepreneurship
08:26 The Importance of Self-Care and Balance
25:24 The Role of Mentorship and Support
30:38 The Future of Companion Candles
31:26 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Social Media
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