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South Surrey-based entrepreneur Lily Harper celebrated her ninth birthday in a special way. However, probably not in the way most people would expect.
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South Surrey-based entrepreneur Lily Harper celebrated her ninth birthday in a special way. However, probably not in the way most people would expect.
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Entrepreneur and founder of the brand Lily Lou’s Aromas, she debuted a new collection of “luxury candles” called Enchanted Rituals.
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Harper, who started the company as a homeschooling project amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has since expanded its line of diffusers, wax melts, candles and other home fragrance products. I caught up with Harper for more information.
Q. What made you decide to start a candle brand?
A. My mom and I create a girly evening routine for mental health. Have Friends on TV, grab a snack, have a face mask ready, and always light a candle or wax melt for her to provide the most relaxing atmosphere. For me, candles and wax melts are a reminder to take some time for myself and focus on my mental health. It’s your “your time”. I want my products to smell great and calm people down. Personally, candles remind me of girly nights with my mom. We want to bring back good memories to our customers!
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Q. Who is the target audience for Lily Lous Aromas?
A. My target customer is someone who loves candles, sustainability, and is eco-friendly. not.
Q. Were people surprised when they found out that the brand’s founder was only 9 years old?
A. People are often surprised when I say I’m the CEO of my business. One time, when I went to the market, I was told, “You are very kind to my mother in the market.” It was very interesting. I explained to them that, in fact, it was all my idea and a true reflection of me. They blessed me and supported my small business. Very challenging, but very fun and challenging. I know it’s quite amazing that I’m running a business on my own.Of course my parents help me as well as my team but it’s really my job.
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Q. Please tell us about the production process. Are you and your parents the only people in your candle collection?
A. My father and I make candles. From creating content for social media to pouring and whipping, we often switch between tasks. He is always there to supervise as it can be very hot and dangerous. We are a good team and we work together all the time. Each person has a job to do and I’m usually the one who sorts everything out and ultimately agrees on the decisions. We also have an amazing team her members who help us create the names, descriptions and designs for our collections. They are all my ideas and help bring them to life.
Q. For those unfamiliar, what is the new Enchanted Ritual line?
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A. Enchanted Ritual (launch) is on my birthday and I am so excited! This is our latest candle collection and first luxury line. There are gorgeous new containers in iridescent, glittery and mesmerizing colors. You can choose from 4 types of vessels with different scents. It sparkles when melted. You can reuse the container as a jewelry holder, place it on your nightstand, or match it with your home decor.
Q. What would you tell other kids who are starting their own business?
A. I always tell myself to ask myself. what is your passion ’ and tell them to plan from there. I have a routine where when I wake up in the morning, I write down the top 3 most important things to do that day. Most importantly, follow your passion and work on it. It’s a lot of work and definitely worth it. You can learn some really cool skills along the way.
Q. Finally, where can I check the product price range?
A. My products start at $8 and they are wax melts. My products can be found online at my website Lilylousaromas.com. We also have a list of shops where they are available.