Episode 06: Opening Sea Love Savannah on Broughton Street with Melissa Monge

27/03/2025 31 min

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In this episode of Real Talk Savannah, we sit down with Melissa Monge, co-owner of Sea Love Savannah, a new candle-making bar that just opened its first storefront on Broughton Street. Melissa shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the challenges and rewards of starting a business in a bustling, competitive retail space in downtown Savannah.Melissa talks about the process of finding the perfect location, navigating Savannah’s permitting and licensing system, and the ups and downs of opening a business on Broughton Street. She also discusses the unique concept behind Sea Love Savannah, which combines candle-making with an immersive, experiential environment. Whether you’re looking to open your own business or simply curious about the challenges involved, Melissa’s story will inspire and educate you.Sea Love Savannah offers a one-of-a-kind experience where customers can blend their own candles, diffusers, and even bring their friends for corporate events or private parties. Along with its sensory experiences, Melissa shares how they’ve built a community through pop-up events and collaborations with other local businesses.Guest:Melissa Monge, Co-owner of Sea Love SavannahLearn more at Sealove.comInstagram: @SeaLoveSavannah

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