Find your 2026 Aura with us at Aura Candle Bar!

Founded in 2020 by Tom and Linda Pendrey, this transformative candle bar has differentiated itself and garnered a loyal following of repeat customers from around the world. Featuring over 100 fragrance options and scent consultants who will teach you the science behind fragrance and fire, you will leave this experience, literally feeling enlightened!

Tom shares their founding story, including how they landed on Chicago and what some of the entrepreneurial milestones have been.

Kristen, who is Tom and Linda‘s daughter, guides us through what a candle making experience is like and how the team of consultants helps you to discover the meaning behind the scents you choose, and how to blend them into the perfect original fragrance!

We end with what’s trending in the world of candles, including sweet scents and their changeover to a new type of wax! Tom also highlights exciting additions to the business, including an e-commerce platform and the ability to customize your own sugar scrub and some new vessels!

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2:40 Intro & Founding Story

7:30 The Magic of Fragrance

12:00 The Candle Process- What’s Unique at Aura and a discussion of fragrance options

23:50 The Science of Fragrance

26:30 What’s trending in candles & what’s ahead in 2026 for Aura Candle Bar