Georgia Vanderville shares her inspirational journey from adventurous traveler to successful entrepreneur. Georgia opens up about her initial reluctance towards candle making and how a simple gift ignited a passion that would lead to the founding of Shortie's Candle Company. She discusses the challenges she faced, including memory loss, and how these experiences changed her approach to business and life. Georgia introduces the concept of "fragrance flipping," explaining how scents can shift emotions and improve mental well-being. Tune in to hear how Georgia turned adversity into a thriving business and learn about the role of scents in our daily lives!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - A Heartfelt Apology
• 00:01:00 - Welcome to Finding Your Fierce
• 00:01:31 - Georgia's Adventurous Background
• 00:03:02 - The Candle Company Journey Begins
• 00:04:18 - Discovering the Love for Candle Making
• 00:05:42 - Building Connections and Growing the Business
• 00:08:29 - Embracing Challenges and Personal Growth
• 00:12:04 - Rewriting the Story and Business Expansion
• 00:16:45 - Overcoming Memory Loss and Rediscovering Purpose
• 00:22:09 - Personal Epiphanies and Self-Discovery
• 00:25:30 - Personal Growth and Business Success
• 00:26:09 - Embracing Personal Time
• 00:27:43 - The Fragrance Flip Story
• 00:30:19 - The Impact of Scent on Emotions
• 00:32:16 - Fragrance Flipping for Self-Regulation
• 00:33:10 - The Ritual of Lighting a Candle
• 00:35:28 - Favorite Fragrances and Memories
• 00:41:32 - The Importance of Candle Safety
• 00:42:05 - Closing Thoughts and Discount Offer

Links and Resources:

• Georgia on LinkedIn 
• Shortie’s Candle Company
• Shortie’s Candle Company on Facebook

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