We had the good fortune of connecting with Brittany Reid and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
The pandemic taught me that you’re disposable to a company. I lost my job in March 2020 due to a company being scared of the unknown with Covid. After losing my job, I wanted to create something to pass down to my children. I had come up with many different ideas, but none made sense. My mom, Rosalyn, passed away in 2019, and I wanted to dedicate my business to her. The name I created for my business was my mom’s nickname, Roz. I added FOREVER to the name because her legacy will forever live. After weeks of brainstorming, I thought of things my mom loved and used around the house. My mom loved candles! She would light her candles, put on her music, and create a great vibe around the house. I did my research, and candles were a cheap startup cost. I ended up buying all the materials I needed. I tested different waxes, fragrances, and glass jars for a couple of months before launching. Once I found the right formula for my candles, I knew I had something special.

What should our readers know about your business?
What sets Forever Roz apart from other candle companies is our product’s quality and creating an experience in a candle form. We put a lot of thought into making a wonderful candle, having beautiful packaging, and great customer service. I’m most proud of the great feedback we receive about our candles. That warms my heart, knowing I chose the right industry. Forever Roz still has ways to go to get our brand out to the world. But, by being consistent and patient, we will eventually get there.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Where do I start? NYC has so much to do! First, I would take my best friend to a few of my favorite restaurants, Peaches HotHouse, Sunday in Brooklyn, Sweet Chick, Rocatone Seafood, Marta, Peak NYC. Then, we would go to Harlem Hookah, Pergola, and 1 Hotel for drinks and vibes. Finally, after eating all that good food, we would need to relax at Sojo Spa Club in NJ.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would say my fiance Jovan has been my biggest supporter. When I first came up with the idea, he thought it was great. He has contributed with ideas, candle names and has helped sell candles at pop-ups. So Jovan, if you’re reading this, Thank you for believing in me and what Forever Roz can become. I love you!

Website: www.foreverroz.com

Instagram: @foreverrozcandles

Image Credits
First picture of myself- Nicollette Francis ( IG @becomingmodelesque)

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