Today, we’d like to introduce you to Brandi Scott. Brandi was introduced to us by the brilliant and talented Dr. Darrien Jamar (they/them).
Brandi , can you walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’ve always been a unique and inquisitive person, but after my mother’s passing in 2012, I found myself on a spiritual journey of growth and development that continues today. My background involves being a federal employee tethered to #CubicleNation, and years of sedentary activity led to lower back and mobility issues. As I learn more about myself, my body, and continue along this journey, my tribe has grown to include really vibrant healers and practitioners, and at the forefront is Dr. Darrien.
Please tell us more about your brand, Iré Candle Co.
During the pandemic, I really got a breath of fresh air and feeling of what it was like to not be in an office, and I loved it. I started to challenge myself to do other things outside of work and realized that I love making things with my hands. A friend was looking for new products to expand the retail section in her salon, we brainstormed and came up with candles. I started to test and create candles at my home, and they were a hit! I love receiving great feedback from my customers, it fuels my creativity and really gives me a sense of purpose in a direction that I never envisioned I would be in.
Dr. Darrien Jamar has been a great friend to us and I know you’ve got a great relationship as well. Maybe you can tell our audience a bit about Dr. Darrien Jamar and your experience with them.
I met Dr. Darrien before they ventured out and opened their robust location in NW DC. But even from the first meeting, I connected with Dr. Darrien with complete ease. Their energy was always light and positive, and their office was full of plants, crystals…elements that I was really interested in but had not implemented into my life. When I learned that we shared a zodiac sign-Virgo, I knew that I could be my authentic self from that point on. I really look forward to both my chiropractic and reiki visits with Dr. Darrien because they really take the time to listen and provide holistic wellness and guidance about me as a person overall. Dr. Darrien has a way of intuitively picking up on things with body and spirit that are spot-on and there’s just a huge weight lifted when I leave our sessions. Dr. Darrien’s office at Sense is uber peaceful, inviting, and relaxed. It’s always a pleasant surprise when I notice how they’ve changed things around in the space, seasonally or just for a quick refresh. Whether it’s palo santo, a dab of essential oil before the session, or the scent of one of my Ire Candle Co. candles when I walk in… Dr. Darrien has created a space where clients can really come in and feel safe to be their authentic selves and dive deep into the inner work that’s needed to promote the highest levels of healing the mind, body, and spirit.
Website: www.irecandleco.com
Instagram: @irecandleco
Other: Personal IG: @BrandiCandi913