We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rothy Bellamy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rothy below.

Rothy, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to go back in time and hear the story of how you came up with the name of your brand?

The origin of my company name is quite simple – I decided to name it after myself. I chose to call it Rothy Candle Co to establish something that was uniquely mine. As a stay-at-home mother of four, three of whom are my biological children, and being married, I had been working full-time until I embarked on this entrepreneurial journey. I yearned for a personal endeavor, something I could be known for, where I could channel my passion for creating sentimental items. That’s when I began crafting soy wax candles infused with natural essential oils and housed in customized vessels that customers could personalize for themselves or as gifts.

Rothy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m a 36-year-old mother of four, happily married to Herbert Bellamy for nine years. I am a first-generation Cambodian American, as my parents immigrated to the United States in 1984 from Cambodia. I come from a family of six children, and I’m the second oldest. In October 2022, I made the bold decision to leave my corporate job in search of my true purpose in life.

My introduction to the world of candles was courtesy of my husband. When I expressed my desire to take the lead in this business venture and create, he wholeheartedly supported me. I initiated a soft launch in February 2023, and the response exceeded my expectations. I crafted my first “LOVE” candle, painstakingly designing the label with a circuit machine. This label adorned a sleek black matte vessel filled with soy wax and the delightful aroma of mahogany shea – a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. This success led to the creation of custom labels for the soy wax candles, all meticulously handcrafted. My commitment is always to fulfill the unique desires of my clients and deliver a product that truly reflects my dedication. The ability to personalize vessel labels is a defining feature that sets Rothy Candle Co apart from others.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

As I established an Instagram account, my initial followers were family and friends. However, I soon realized that my audience expanded beyond my inner circle after collaborating and hosting candle-making classes.

How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start your business?

I started my business from my personal savings.

Contact Info:

• Website: rothycandleco.com
• Instagram: @rothycandleco

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Rothy Bellamy