Meet Marcella Gomez of Oh Comadre Candles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcella Gomez.

Marcella, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Hola! Oh Comadre Candles started as a form of therapy from my nursing job. As a nurse, you see sorrow, pain, illness, and death. Don’t get me wrong, nursing is an exceptional and rewarding career, but the illness goes with the job. I needed to stay mentally healthy… In order to balance my spirit, I made candles that celebrate life through a Latina eyes (mine).

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The Oh Comadre Journey has had bumps on the road, but they are learning experiences. What is easy now was once difficult.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Oh Comadre Candles, LLC story. Tell us more about the business.
Oh Comadre Candles are individually hand poured artisan candles. Each one is made with love in hopes that it brings a smile, evoke emotion, memory, or comfort.

Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
This is a good question. I’ve never asked myself this. Well, I honestly feel grateful and humbled that individuals support my little candle Co. and can not believe it. However, there is a force behind Oh Comadre, and that is my family, Comadres, compadres, and of course endless hours of hard work. Luck is great, but you need to put the work in.

Contact Info:

• Website: Ohcomadrecandles.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: Ohcomadrecandles
• Facebook: Oh Comadre Candles
• Twitter: Ohcomadrecandle

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