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

Hi Angelina, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I don’t have the recipe to success yet but I like to think I’ve figured out a few key ingredients – Authenticity, Confidence, Accountability, and Intentionality.

Being my authentic self has always led me to the right places at the right time, where I’ve had the opportunity to engage in genuine conversations and develop meaningful relationships with people at the times I needed them most. These connections have played a huge role in this journey that I am on today.

Operating with this sense of authenticity and only thinking, creating, and acting on the projects that align with my values has naturally built my confidence as well. I can’t stress it enough how important confidence is. I’ve spent so much of my time wondering if people believed in me or saw my value and my potential. I finally woke up one day and instead asked myself “DO YOU BELIEVE IN YOU?” From that day forward I knew that I’d bet on myself any day because if I don’t believe in me, why would anyone else?

When I first started this business I knew it would not be easy but I made it a point to hold myself accountable and show up for myself. I realized that people won’t always be there to cheer you on and no one is going to accomplish your goals for you. You will experience failure. It’s inevitable. Embrace it, learn from it, and most importantly just keep going.

Lastly, what ties everything together for me is intentionality, not only with my brand but with everything I do. It’s how I came up with the name: Soulective. For me it describes being intentional with how you’re spending your time, how you’re nurturing yourself both mentally and physically, and most importantly, being intentional with the things you allow in your space.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Soulective Scents has a mission to encourage people to be intentional with everything that takes up their physical and mental space. It’s not just about the brand, or a business, it’s about creating a happier, healthier, and conscious environment. I’ve built this brand based on my very own values and experiences and I feel so honored to have the opportunity to create value in people’s most intimate spaces through my candles. I think what sets me apart from others is the willingness to challenge my mindset through tough moments. I am somewhat of a perfectionist and I can by very hard on myself when it comes to making mistakes. I started viewing each mistake as one step closer to perfecting my craft. I began challenging myself to do better each day than I did the previous even if it was the tiniest progress. I am not afraid to ask questions and really see value in building relationships with others as I believe you can learn so much from the people around you. Lastly, I love feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oh my! The rapid growth that has taken place in Phoenix makes me so proud to be a native. There are so many amazing places to enjoy. Provision is my absolute favorite for coffee. For casual hangouts and cocktails I’d show them Teddy’s Preserve (the design is just GORGEOUS), Windsor has some of my favorite cocktails and the people are always so kind, for the best margarita and Mexican food I’d take them to Gallo Blanco, we will enjoy happy hour & the best Oysters at Buck & Rider, and for dinner we would have to stop at Forno 301 for the Heirloom & Crudo Pizza & Ravioli.

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?
I’m so fortunate to have an amazing support system. I thank God for always lighting my path, redirecting me when I need it, and for blessing me with a beautiful life filled with beautiful people. I have the most amazing friends who support my crazy ideas and provide constructive feedback when necessary, and the most incredible grandparents. I believe it’s due to them that this brand exists. I think back to all of the small things they did while I grew up living with them and how much they cared about creating a nurturing environment for me. The words they spoke to me and the things that filled their home are what planted the seed for Soulective. I wouldn’t be who I am today, without them.

Website: https://soulectivescents.com

Instagram: soulective.scents

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