We had the good fortune of connecting with Mustard Seed Faith Company and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Taylor and Emily, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Our business was born out of our passion for health and candles. After learning of the toxic ingredients that are contained in candles that you can find in stores, we dove deep into the concept of creating non-toxic products. What started as a hobby to create for our friends and family, quickly grew into a full-fledged business with their encouragement.

Once we decided to take a leap of faith in becoming a business, figuring out a name was the hardest part of it all. We had the idea and concept of where we wanted to go but were nameless. The one thing we knew to be true was we wanted to share God in our story somehow. When we were doubtful, our mom shared Matthew 17:20 with us, telling us to have faith like a mustard seed. With that, we decided to set ourselves apart with the name Mustard Seed Faith Company. To us, it represents the leap of faith we took as sisters while being a conversation starter to share the gospel with others.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
It’s not every day you can walk into a local business or chain store and find beeswax candles. Instead, you’ll find endless amounts of paraffin or soy wax-based candles filled with toxins. Ever wonder why you walk into a home or business with overpowering scents and you instantly get a headache? It’s called toxin overload. We have always been avid lovers of a well-scented home, but never understood the consequences of what we were buying.

With endless hours of research and late nights, we found the benefits of burning beeswax candles and their positive effects on the atmosphere it is lit in. Beeswax is known for having a brighter, longer burn while also purifying the air. We only use pure beeswax, hand-mixed with organic coconut oil, and wooden wicks for a non-toxic burn.

The ingredients were our main focus, but so was the overall aesthetic and look, paired with sustainability. We wanted to create candles that fit in any home by using high-quality vessels that are beautiful and versatile, but also refillable. We felt it is a waste to burn a candle, then toss the vessel into the trash. With our candles, we have created a way for customers to enjoy their product, then clean it and refill it! Some may choose to use them as decor in their homes or purchase refills from us that you can simply drop in your clean vessel. Our view on sustainability does not just stop there. We have tried our best in making each individual item have a way of refilling for less waste, such as our car diffusers!

Working together as sisters has had its challenging moments over the years, but it has been so much fun building our vision together! Our mission is to give people an opportunity to learn more about non-toxic apothecary products and how big of an effect these products have on your life. We believe in allowing God to use the gifts and talents He has given us, to bless others in return for His glory. We are so grateful for all that God has done for us and continues to do.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Our family deserves just as much recognition as anyone else. Through the joys and struggles of being business owners, they have been nothing short of amazing. From sharing our story to helping out in the workshop – we would not have grown to the extent that we have without them. We also owe a shoutout to our local community of customers and businesses who have helped us get our name out there.

Website: https://mustardseedfaithco.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustardseedfaithco

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mustardseedfaithco

Image Credits
1 image – Beth Sweitzer Photography (@bethsweitzerphotography) 1. Taylor and Emily’s headshot. All other images were taken by Taylor Leonard and Emily Adams for Mustard Seed Faith Company.

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