Meet Sheena Earvin | Waxamillion Candle Co.- Owner & Chandler

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

Hi Sheena, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
Waxamillion Candle Co. began as a weekend project to replace the wax melts in my classroom. I’m an English teacher and I always love new crafts. I grew tired of buying wax melts from the store that didn’t fill the room with fragrance or last long periods of time. My students loved them and the scent was noticeable, even in the hallways. One day a fellow teacher asked “Do you make candles?” to which I replied “Not yet!” After researching the harmful effects of carcinogens in most of our favorite candles on the market. I dedicated myself to creating high quality 100% soy candles and natural solutions to freshening the home. I made over 100 candles and gave them away to friends and family while I perfected my technique. After the 100th candle I labeled them and created my LLC.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My journey was paved with many challenges. I completed college later in life than others. I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Child Learning and Development and began to tutor elementary students. This is where I found my calling. I am now an English teacher. I currently teach Rhetoric courses for a local college to high school juniors. I also teach professional communications which prepares my students for communicating and collaborating in their careers. Currently I am the head coach for the Academic Decathlon team as well. I love my career as a teacher. My classroom is a safe space for my students and a place where memories are made and learning is fun. It is what inspired my business. My business began with me wanting to create an enjoyable environment for my students. Now with my candle company I am helping to create an enjoyable environment for many others. I believe that my journey and my brand inspires, motivates and builds connections just like I strive to do in my classroom.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Monday:
Breakfast at First Watch
Golfing at Puttery
Lunch at Stirr
Evening walk in the Katy Trail stopping at one of several restaurants and bars along the trail.
Dinner at Gloria’s
Tuesday:
Breakfast at Breadwinners
Biking around white Rock Lake
Lunch at Campuzanos in Uptown
Massages at Massage Envy Uptown
Movie and Dinner at Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson

Wednesday
Breakfast at Al Bernat’s Dallas
A visit to the African American Museum in Fair Park
A trip to World Springs for the day
Dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse

Thursday
Breakfast at The Henry
A visit to the DMA (Dallas Museum or Art) and the Nasher Sculpture Center
Lunch at the food trucks at Klyde Warren Park
Craft Cocktails at Parliament
Late Dinner at Vidorra in Addison

Friday
Breakfast at Biscuit Bar in Downtown
Shopping at North Park or The Galleria mall.
Dave and Busters for games and lunch
A day pass to the Gaylord Resort for spa and pool time.
Dinner at the Charlotte
The Statler Hotel for rooftop drinks and a view

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?
My family and friends
MyEscapades by: Wendy Scott
Y’all Play Too Much Ent.-
Artgasmic
Kings And Queens Corvette Club
Uptown Smoke Shop
Smokey’s Paradise 7
Dallas Greek Picnic
Spokeneasy
Prominent Styles of Sorts.
Dallas Art Overdose
House of Allen
The DFW community

Website: https://waxamillion.myshopify.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waxamillion_llc?igsh=bGl6cmIzdjRrdzNl&utm_source=qr

Image Credits
Dallas Photo Lab