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It's the final episode of 2025 and we are coming in HOT! Selena has a face-to-face chat with her pals Chelsea White + Tash Neal!  They talk about their love story as their shared candle journey, Hot Topic, candles in green rooms, Dame Helen Mirren, and more! Plus, their cat makes a cameo AND they salvage a broken candle DURING the episode! Buckle up because this episode is a blast! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

Happy Two Wick Wednesday, candleheads! (Keeping you on your toes!) The holiday season roars on and we're loving it! This week, Selena chats by Zoom with a candlehead and artist who lives in the Philippines, Christian Ray Villanueva (@ButchLng on Insta)! They talk about Lady Gaga, books, consumer culture, how a candle is like a painting, and so much more! Tune in for a fascinating and fun candle convo! Also please remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candlefriends! (music: bensound.com) 

It's almost Thanksgiving and this episode is a sweet treat for your ears as your travel to meet up with family and friends! This week Selena chats with her old pal Sara Benincasa (@sarajbenincasa on Insta) who is an author, comedian, host, and candle fan! Their converstion runs the gamut and covers standup comedy, dating, Chicago, the dangers of sweet candles, and more! It's a very special episode, candleheads! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! (Music: bensound.com) 

November is here and so is a fresh episode of your favorite candle podcast! This week, Selena chats with Nisha Rana, the founder of AyurLight candles (@ayurlightcandles on Instagram). Nisha was inspired to launch her own brand of candles that merge the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes maintaining balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit) with the science of aromatherapy to create "candles with a purpose." She shares her candle journey, lessons learned as a founder, and introduces Selena to many new scents! Please enjoy and remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candle heads! (Music: bensound.com) 

Autumn continues apace and it's such a solid season for candles! This week, Selena chats with her hometown pal and family friend Amy Schaubert Brown (@purplepolepushups on Insta) and it's a blast! Amy called in from her favorite place and it's a Two Wick Minimum first!  The ladies talk honeydew melon, beach scents, luxury, Voluspa, candle-making parties, and the legendary FIVE WICK candle from Costco. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

As the youths say, "WE ARE SO BACK!" Selena comes in HOT this season with her friend Kristin Smith who has a candle scandal to share. Kristin warns about the pitfalls of candle warmers, talks about her "candle dealer," and shares the one candle that ever broke her heart. The gals discuss candles from Wal Mart, Trader Joe's, Piggly Wiggly, At Home, and beyond. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! And buckle up for a stellar season of the pod! (music: bensound.com) 

It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with Sarah Brown aka @AffluentDetritus on Instagram and her blog.  Their conversation touches on a ton of hot topics: Chanel's Vamp, Laura Ashley, Tori Amos, lipstick of the 90s, The Body Shop, Sarah's little friend "soapey," Instagram, capitalism, and more! Tune in to find out which candle brand literally made Sarah vomit. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)

After a few weeks off, Selena is back in the candle saddle and ready to hear hot takes from her longtime friend Michelle Boncek. Michelle is a longtime TWM listener, a caring public school teacher, a bookworm, a Swiftie, and a true blue candlehead. The ladies talk podcasts, candlemaking, food scents, candle warmers, gifts, lost wicks, and so much more! It's such a fun, warm convo. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)

It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with her hometown pal Jessamyn Violet (@jessamynviolet on Insta) the author of VENICE PEACH (out 6/6) and member of Movie Club (@movieclubband on Insta). They take a long walk down memory lane that includes Gap candles, tapers, Hot Topic vs. Scream, the Natick Mall, Angel by Thierry Mugler, fostering your creative spirit, standup comedy, and more! Catch Movie Club performing in NYC on 8/3! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with a longtime friend, comedian Chris Lamberth (@ChrisLamberth on Twitter and Insta) who is well-versed in the Marshalls and TJ Maxx candle scene of suburban New Jersey. Chris came prepared with a 7 WICK candle and they discuss grocery store candles, standup comedy, Boston, and the appeal of a Residence Inn. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

It's Two Wick Friday, candleheads! There are no rules! This week, Selena chats with comedy friend and fellow NYC resident Cindee Weiss (@CindeeIsaWeiss on Insta)!  They talk about bong water, 1990s superstore The Body Shop, candle safety when you're a scarf addict, yahrzeit candles, and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, it's Two Wick Wednesday instead of Two Wick Tuesday, but the candle convo and hot takes are just as hot! In this episode, Selena sits down with producer, dog mom, and recreational candlemaker Meghan Dieen (@mrdineen on Insta) for a delightful candle convo. Meghan talks about her love of the meditative, process-driven steps of candle-making, shares how she is a "size queen," and explores her childhood growing up in a home with the mantra: more kids, more candles!  Find out which scent they both dislike and their feelings about bathhouses! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

Happy spring, candleheads! This week, Selena welcomes musician and writer Charlie Rauh (@charlierauh_music on Insta) to the candle hot seat and their conversation is both hilarious and profound. They hit on topics including rituals, tenderness, gentle power, and open windows. Brands covered include Planet Sis, Northern Lights, Diptyque, and more! Be sure to listen to Charlie share information about his upcoming book!  Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena's guest is former comedian Mandie Allietta (@SpiderMandie on Insta) who is also her sister-in-law! Mandie is a tomato candle girlie and they deep dive into this popular vegetable (fruit?) from candles to soups to sweaters. Mandie shares her candle journey from West Elm to B&BW to Sydney Hale and beyond.  They each learn some lessons and and share lots of laughs. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with the founder of Scentille (@scentillecandles on Insta), Nimmi Chainani!  Nimmi is an entrepreneur who was inspired during Covid lockdown to create a product to transform her space and unlock an immersive and luxurious experience. In their conversation, Nimmi shares her candle journey and her experience as an entrepreneur, plus they talk France, Paris, design, her coffee + candles pop-up, Romeo and Juliet, Trudon, Hotel Lobby Candle, and much more. Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)