In this episode, we have Melissa Ottstadt, a self-taught quarantine era candle maker who transitioned from a career in corporate to entrepreneurship during COVID and established a sustainable and earth-friendly candle brand, The Lys Collective. Melissa discusses:

• Her unique path from hobbyist to entrepreneur.
• How candle making became her way of finding solace, creativity, and a cozier home during challenging times. 
• The importance of self-teaching as an entrepreneur.
• Dealing with challenging customers and clients.
• The resilience and determination required to start a business and navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from Melissa’s entrepreneurial journey and her advice for self-taught startups and business owners. 

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