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In this special 50th episode, Holly sits down with Kris Crimmins, Creative Director at Scentsy, to talk about her journey from Seattle to Sandpoint, her path to joining the company in 2015, and the creative work behind the 2025 Scentsy rebrand.

Kris also shares her perspective on storytelling, creativity, and empowering teams to bring a brand to life.

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In Episode 49 of It Started with a Kit, Holly sits down with Eldon Gale, Scentsy’s Director of Events, to talk about his journey from the insurance industry to joining Scentsy in 2014. Eldon shares how the company’s fast-paced growth, culture of innovation, and commitment to bringing value to the world shaped his path. From navigating the shift to virtual events to creating meaningful, personalised experiences around the globe, Eldon reflects on a journey he describes as eye-opening, life-changing, and deeply affirming.

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This week on It Started With Kit, guest host Monty Baker sits down with his Mum, Holly Baker, to talk about her journey with Scentsy.

In this special Mother’s Day episode, they explore how it all began, what’s kept her going, and the power of consistency along the way — sharing personal stories, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at building something meaningful.

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In this episode, we’re joined by SuperStar Director Becky Joyce, who joined Scentsy in October 2011. Becky shares how her journey began during one of the most challenging times in her life — after her son was born sleeping at 19 weeks.

What started as a small hobby, with a £94 starter kit, soon grew into something much bigger. Becky reflects on the emotional moment she opened that kit with her daughter Emily — a simple moment that marked the beginning of everything.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Janet Cowden from Manchester, who shares her 11-year journey with Scentsy.

What began as a way to meet people after moving to England became something much deeper. After losing her partner in 2016, Janet focused on her business to support her two young sons, promoting to Director just weeks later.

This is an honest conversation about grief, strength, consistency, and the power of genuine connection — and how something that started with a kit became a lifeline.

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Emma Mills joined Scentsy in November 2018, shortly after welcoming her son, Killian. Her journey began in a friend’s home, where she fell in love with the GoGo Mango fragrance. 

What started as trying new scents became meaningful family moments with her husband and son—and later, her daughter Cora. Through simple routines and consistency, Scentsy fit naturally into Emma’s home and life.

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In this episode, Holly sits down with Cherish O’Neill to talk about her eight-year journey with Scentsy—a journey that began during a simple commute home from work. Cherish shares what it was really like opening her starter kit for the first time, from feeling completely overwhelmed to immediately grabbing a notepad and pen to start planning her business.

She also reveals an unexpected surprise: falling in love with the Disney-themed products in her kit, sparking a passion that turned her into a Disney fragrance enthusiast. Looking back, Cherish reflects on how that starter kit became much more than products—it became the gateway to a supportive community and an opportunity that went far beyond what she first imagined.

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Episode 43 features Amber Young, a mum and newly married business owner from a village near Durham. Working full time on condensed hours gives Amber her Fridays to focus on herself and her Scentsy business.

She shares the challenges she faced after Covid when her team shrank, how she rebuilt with consistency, and how she’s now leading an amazing group of people after hitting Director just a few months ago. With her mam and gran as her biggest supporters, Amber talks about personal development, growth, and the unexpected impact Scentsy has had on her life.

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Welcome to a special Christmas Eve episode of It Started with a Kit, featuring Jason Harwood, Scentsy’s Director of International Markets, as he shares his 16-year journey from teaching to leadership. Join us for stories of growth, community, and the spirit that makes Scentsy shine.