We had the good fortune of connecting with Tracy-Ann Mussenden and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tracy-Ann, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I wanted to start a business that I was passionate about. Being a homebody , enjoying decorating and re-decorating my home space , I fell in love with capturing beautiful aromas through my home space. I wanted to bring about candles that are rich in scent , beautiful , elegant and filled with vibes that can be enjoyed in my customers daily journey

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My candle business was created with the theme of every queen should feel like Royalty. Manytime we are wearing so many hats we forget to take time to unwind and just be in our element. My candle business is one that caters to everyone. It doesn’t matter if you are suttle, boogie, introvert or an extrovert, we have a candle collection for you. We decided that we are not only providing elegant candles that are affordable but we wanted to create candles that give you a particular vibe.

I got to where I am today because of faith. I received this vision in my dreams a little over a year ago and have contemplated starting out of fear. Then Covid came along. It placed a lot into perspective. What was I scared of? The answer was failure. Would they like my vision , would my candles be good enough? I closed my eyes, and began to test , test and more testing of candles and scents. And here I am today.

The launch of my candle business was not easy. It is one the most challenging experiences thus far but most rewarding . Many different challenges. One , being new to entrepeunrship by itself is a a lot, learning the intricate details of business operations , creating a website, branding, promotion, vendor issues and delays, and still being the glue to my family was a challenge.

I have learned a few lessons but the most important is to know that you are human, a business success comes from trials, errors and failures. But never give up. Write down what you attempted, what did not work , and how you mitigated through those instances. Also , never be scared to ask for help!!

I want the world to know that Royalty Candlescents is a candle brand that will captivate your space. We are new to the candle business but my goal is to be able to give back to the community here in Atlanta and one day open one or 2 office space and be able to employ others . We are looking to expand in the Atlanta community. It’s not just about me but giving back.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
This is a tough one! My friends are foodie people for sure! They love to try new things . Slutty Vegan for sure would be the first stop. Late night or evening hang out would be Escobar Restaurant and Tapas. During the day we would visit MidTown, visit the historical sites, Trap Museum, and end the day with a little shopping to treat themselves !

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My success would not be where it is today without my family. In fact this is a family business!!! I first have to thank God for giving me the vision , and walking me through the tough days and nights. My mother has been instrumental, she is the one that gets our beautiful packages ready for delivery, my husband and children helps with preparing the vessels and of course close friends that help with photo shoots, brand promoting and just by simply providing words of daily encouragement . My business is truly a success because of them !

Website: www.royaltycandlescentsco.com

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