#31 Finding Your Niche: Building a Luxury Candle Brand

#31 Finding Your Niche: Building a Luxury Candle Brand

FROM GARAGE TO GROWTH · 2025-05-30
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🔥 From corporate setback to candle connoisseur! Discover how Veliswa Tiya turned job loss into a booming luxury candle brand in South Africa.In this inspiring video, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Veliswa Tiya, founder of Rich Aunties Esthetics.

Learn how she navigated adversity, found her unique niche, and built a brand that empowers and uplifts. This is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who loves a story of passion and resilience!

Inside this video, you'll discover:

• From Corporate Planner to Candle Creator

• The Spark: How COVID-19 layoff ignited a dream

• Finding Her Niche: Why luxury candles?

• "Rich Aunties Esthetics": Crafting a powerful brand identity

• The Art of Scent: Behind the unique candle designs (featuring "The Franjo"!)

• Supply Chain Savvy: Overcoming sourcing challenges in SA

• Marketing Magic: Building a community online and offline

• Real Talk: Overcoming entrepreneurial fears and challenges

• The Power of Community in Business• Future Vision: Taking Rich Aunties Esthetics global

• Veliswa's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Veliswa's story is a powerful testament to turning passion into a thriving business, proving that with creativity and determination, you can build your own success story.

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