Happy Two Wick Thursday, candleheads! This episode is 2 days later than usual because Selena was traveling and securing her base tan, but you will find that the wait is well worth it. This week, Selena chats with comedian Kendra Cunningham (@theotherkendra) and they crack each other up! They discuss tunnelling, tapping, intuition, astrology, and firefighters as candle-haters, and so much more! Light a candle, tune in, then subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound)  

Welcome to Part 2 of the live podcast recording at Poured Candle Bar in Hudson, NY with Shawn Hollenbach (@shawnhollenbach)! Shawn is offically a Two Wick Minimum: All Star because this is his 2nd time in the candle hot seat! Shawn tells the story of when his apartment burned down, takes us back to the dark days of Bath & Body Works Pearberry, and schools us on the best candle shops and brands in the Berkshires! Plus, Selena and Shawn touch on the most controversial of all candle scents: vanilla. Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena sits down with the co-owner and co-founder of Poured Candle Bar (Hudson, NY), Dennis Green! They did a live podcast recording in his beautiful candle shop where he sells dreamy scents and he, his husband Ricky, and the PCB staff conduct candlemaking experiences that are top notch. Tune in to hear them discuss fire signs in astrology, floating candles, and why we're currently living in the "golden age of scented candles." Plus there's an applause break! Subcribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena talks candles with influencer, lifestyle blogger, and founder Lindsay Silberman (@lindsaysilb). Lindsay is the creator of Hotel Lobby Candle (@hotellobbycandle) and a self-proclaimed "professional scent snob." They talk about Lindsay's candle journey from the malls of suburban NJ to Syracuse to NYC/Miami. Tune in to hear about the creation of Lindsay's wildly successful candle brand, her career, her product and promotion ideas, and much more! Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena's guest is comedian, writer, photographer, and animal-lover Jenny Rubin (@jennyrubin70) aka Miss Candle! Selena and Jenny are old friends from the NYC comedy scene and they discuss comedy, candles, Jenny's childhood in the West Village, and so much more. Tune in to find out which candle scent Jenny says she would NEVER place in the bedroom. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena sits down with photographer, visual storyteller, registered nurse, and candle-maker Donna Guerreros! They discuss the female collective that she founded: The Donas Project.  In addition to live events, community, podcasting, and much more, Donna created a series of candles for The Donas Project that have cheeky names and delightful smells. In developing those candles, she did a TON of research about parabens, phthalates, paraffin wax, soy wax, and risk mitigation. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com).

It's our first candle convo of 2023, candleheads! This week, Selena chats with 2 guests—comedians Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache who are the hosts of LADY JOURNEY PODCAST. They discuss the ethical implications of luxury candles, bath bombs, food scented candles, and more. Tune in to hear what candle product Sarah refers to as a "hot coaster on a table." (Music: bensound.com.) 

It's the last episode of 2022, candleheads!  This week, Selena chats with interior designer, content creator, and decor project guru Emily Starr Alfano (@mstarrevdesign on Instagram).  Emily and Selena go way back to their hometown days (go Red Sox) and they have a fascinating candle convo that runs the gamut from high (Diptyque, Thymes Frasier Fur) to low (Target , TJ Maxx, Homegoods). Emily shares some fascinating stories from her days as a wedding stylist, the gals talk hurricanes (the glass container, not the natural disaster), and break new ground on candle warmers! Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com).  

This week's guest is standup comedian, co-host of the legendary GUYS WE FUCKED podcast, actor, writer, and candle lover Krystyna Hutchinson (@krystynahutch on Insta)!  She joins Selena to talk about her candle journey, from Yankee Candle and trick birthday candles to Anthropologie candles. They try to untangle what makes certain candles supposedly "toxic" and Krystyna shares her HOT takes on bubble baths and food-scented candles. Find out her favorite candle shop in NYC and much more! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This episode is a hot, hilarious candle conversation between Selena and comedian Garry Hannon. They talk Pier 1, candle security and maintenance, strategies to fixed a tunneled candle, and Garry’s candle evolution from patchouli pillars to Diptyque. Tune in to hear why Garry is haunted by Yankee Candle. Please subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)