We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexandra Brenner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alexandra, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Candle leftovers are much too valuable for throwing away – that´s why I recycle them and pour jar candles from it. What´s special about my manufacturing process: I pour many single layers and create colour gradients.
For my single-colour candles I work together with my sister – the prints are designed by her.
Every candle includes a lof of love and time: It takes 4-5 hours to pour one candle.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I`m most exited about the fact that I use “waste” to create new candles. But candle leftovers aren´t waste. The wax has still the same value and I Iove the recycling and sustainability part in my business.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I`m from Nuremberg, Germany. We have a beautiful, historical old town to visit. I would take you to a coffee roastery in the afternoon for coffee and cake and in the evening I would go to a vegan restaurant since I´m vegan for 10 years now. If you come during Christmas time, I would take you to our famous Christmas market which is visited by people from all over the world.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Since I can´t use my main hand anymore, due to a chronic pain syndrome which I developed after my wrist surgery, my husband supports me so much and helps me. He chops the candle leftovers in small pieces so I can melt and pour my candles. I´m also thankful for my talented sister, she´s a tattoo artist and designed many of the prints for my candles.

Website: www.leuchtfeuershop.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/leuchtfeuercandles

Other: https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/LeuchtfeuerCandles

Image Credits
Alexandra Brenner

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