We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dr. Nydia Dixon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dr. Nydia below.
Dr. Nydia , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.
My childhood dream always was to become a doctor. At 18, I decided to join the U.S. Navy. I enlisted as an Information Systems Technician (IT) however, I was unsatisfied with this career path. I decided to not re-enlist to pursue my passion in becoming a doctor. I applied to NYU post-baccalaureate program, was accepted, and moved back to NYC. Due to personal strains, I did not complete the program and re-joined the workforce as an IT. One day I was leaving work and the director of another department was leaving at the same time. Coincidentally, we lived about one block from one another, so we shared a train ride together. As we spoke, I revealed to her that my ultimate goal was to become a doctor however, I struggled with the ethics of pharmaceutical drugs. She then informed me that her and her wife had successfully completed IVF and they accounted their success to their Acupuncturist. From that moment, a light bulb went off in my head. I immediately researched and applied to a school to study Chinese Medicine. This one conversation changed the trajectory of my career path. Chinese medicine laid the foundation for my interest in other alternative healthcare modalities including Ayurvedic medicine & chakras. From this, Bedside Glow candles was born. Each candle is designed to provide aromatherapy to align specific chakras in addition to providing a pleasant scent.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am Dr. Nydia Dixon and together with my son, Princeton, we created Bedside Glow Chakra Candles. As a Doctor of Acupuncture, I’m passionate in helping others improve their health. Along with this, I have always had a strong affinity for beautiful scents. I’ve always purchased a variety of candles so my home could smell like the season. After having Princeton, I continued to burn candles daily. I would sleep in close quarters with my son and light a candle next to the bedside. The glow of the candle soothed him at night and helped him fall asleep. From this experience, the name ‘Bedside GLOW’ was inspired.
What separates Bedside Glow from other candle companies is that our candles are created with essential oils that provide aromatherapy to assist in aligning your chakras. When inhaled, the scent molecules in these essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain. It is thought by scientists that the activity of the nerve signal passing through this region causes mood change by altering brain chemistry. We also offer oil rollers with the same essential oils to provide similar effects. You can find out more about each of your 7 chakras by visiting https://bedsideglow.com/chakras-explained.
How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start?
When I initially started Bedside Glow, I used my 9-5 to fund my business. At that time, I was working as in the IT field. Once, I was generating enough income, I resigned from my 9-5 and continued to expand Bedside Glow.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
To my surprise, Oprah Daily contacted me regarding Bedside Glow candles in my third year of operation. This, by far provided the most influence in building my brands reputation. I am forever grateful for their recognition of the work I have put into my brand. If you haven’t seen it, check it out at https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g35501838/black-owned-candle-brands/?slide=5
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bedsideglow.com
- Instagram: @bedsideglow
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/BedsideGlow
Image Credits
Emma Wainwright and Carla Renee