A journey to wellness

Meet Ashley

Ashley started out making soy products but quickly learned that Hemp has more healing properties than soy wax. A year later Ashley has relaunched her brand into an all natural Hemp line.

About Ashley / Candle Culture Company

With a background in Marketing and Advertising Media, Ashley founded Candle Culture Company in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—turning uncertainty into purpose. What began as a creative outlet quickly evolved into a wellness-focused brand rooted in storytelling, healing, and community.

Ashley first began making candles in 2018 as a way to cope with anxiety and prioritize her mental health. As a longtime advocate for therapy and holistic wellness, she believes in creating intentional spaces for reflection and healing. “For many in the Black community, conversations around mental health can be difficult due to long-standing stigmas,” she shares. “Candle Culture was created to help break that silence and offer moments of peace, comfort, and connection.”

Since launching, Ashley has been featured in Voyage Denver Magazine years 21' & 25' ; NWA Magazine, and has collaborated with brands such as POPL, the BLK App Directory, & Museum for Black Girls, to further amplify her mission. Beyond candle-making, she is passionate about supporting fellow entrepreneurs by creating vendor pop-ups, hosting community events, and helping small businesses gain visibility—because growth is better when it’s shared.

Through Candle Culture Company, Ashley continues to create more than candles—she creates experiences. Each scent, event, and collaboration is designed to foster wellness, spark conversation, and build safe spaces for continued healing and community since 2020.