Beth Warren on The Knot Pod "I just went all in"
Beth tells us how she left Stone for a creative career in London, came back and started a kicka**, sustainable candle brand around her family life.
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In E3, we talk to Beth Warren, founder of The Wandering Bee. Beth’s candle brand is lighting up Stone high street and their delicious scents are pleasing customers who buy in-store, online and through retailers across the country.
Can you turn a ‘random’ idea into a thriving business in a Staffordshire canal town? Beth Warren, founder of growing candle brand - The Wandering Bee, proves you can.
In this episode of The Knot Pod, we follow Beth’s journey from a challenging period of her life in London, to launching her own business in Stone—after childhood dreams of fame and stardom in the creative and music scene.
After years of feeling a bit lost in London, Beth moved back to her hometown of Stone, seeking comfort, familiarity, and a better environment to raise a family. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Struggling with a boring job as a dental receptionist during the pandemic, Beth found herself at a crossroads. A Google search for “the most profitable small business ideas” led her to candles.
With no experience in candle-making but a burning desire to build something, Beth went all-in—ordering wax, fragrance oils, and beer bottles to create something unique. The Wandering Bee is a line of high-quality, beautifully crafted candles with a high street store in Stone.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why Beth left London and returned to Staffordshire after years of chasing a creative career
The challenges of adjusting to life outside of the city and how she found peace in her hometown
The pivotal moment that led her to start her candle brand and the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey
How family life and the desire for a better work-life balance influenced her decision to build a business in Staffordshire
The role of ADHD and hyper-focus in turning her candle-making hobby into a successful brand
If you’re someone thinking about escaping city life, or just curious about how one person’s leap of faith turned into a successful business, this episode is a must-listen. Get an inside look at the entrepreneurial spirit that led to Beth’s blossoming candle business.
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