About
WHO WE ARE:
Yo Soy Candle is a handmade, eco-conscious, affirmation candle company based in Portland, Oregon, owned and operated by Emily Hayes. We have a working studio/retail/workshop space located at 724 NE 22nd Ave in Portland, OR.
INGREDIENTS:
Our candles are hand poured in small batches using 100% certified soy wax (contains no herbicides, pesticides or genetically modified materials), 100% cotton wick, essential oil and non-toxic botanical fragrance blends. Our products provide a long, clean, eco-friendly burn that smells like you are in the presence of real plants. All materials are produced and grown in the U.S and sourced through small businesses.
WHAT MAKES YO SOY UNIQUE:
Each beautiful scent is paired with it’s very own “I AM” statement to inspire a positive mindset + empower healing and transformation by practicing the self loving ritual of I AM. Our scents offer a clean, calming and invigorating experience that won't make you feel dizzy or overwhelmed with scent.
CREATE AN "I AM" RITUAL:
While you are experiencing the ambiance and aroma of your candle, allow yourself some time to focus on your I AM – breathing in and breathing out. Repeat throughout the day when you need a reminder. We invite you to use your I AM to reflect and create a daily ritual that will empower your thoughts and actions.
EMILY'S STORY (Yo Soy Candle, Owner):
After a 23-year career in Clinical Genetics, I made an exciting career change to pursue my dream as an entrepreneur. Supporting small businesses and cherishing artisans and makers has been a part of me for as long as I can recall. After gaining clarity around my business ideas, the opportunity to own Yo Soy Candle resonated deeply with my heart, and I said YES. Yes, to pursuing a life that feels aligned with intention, including my love of community, creating, connection, collaboration, candles, travel, yoga, and meditation! I'm thrilled to share I'll be completing my 300-hour foundational yoga teacher training in June 2024!
LESLIE'S STORY (Founder of Yo Soy Candle and The Candle Creation Bar):
In 2010, Leslie decided to quit her full-time job as an esthetician and immediately left for Costa Rica to study to be a yoga instructor in the jungle. After she returned from this life-altering experience Leslie was looking for a meaningful way to show the clients (who followed her to her home-based esthetics studio) gratitude for supporting her through some BIG life changes. She decided to explore candle making, and lets just say the gifts were very well received!
THE INSPIRATION:
“Yo Soy,” a Spanish phrase meaning I AM are two empowering words that create your reality. Along Leslie’s journey as a yoga student and teacher, she realized the power and importance of setting an intention at the beginning of each day. Adding affirmations to the candles was just a natural extension of Leslie’s personality and life. We all get to choose our attitudes and perception of life every day, and affirmations can be that helpful tool to steer us in a healing and intentional direction.
