Episode 62: Candle Making for Wellness and Cancer Prevention with Stephanie Wigenton

In this episode of Aligned Expressions, I sit down with Stephanie Wigenton, Co-Founder and Owner of Wigenton Candle Co., to explore the powerful connection between clean living, wellness, and breast cancer advocacy. Wigenton Candle Co. was founded on a simple yet profound belief: what we breathe in matters.Stephanie shares how her love for candles collided with the hidden truth about toxins in mainstream products—and how that realization led her to create beautifully scented, clean-burning candles made with natural soy wax and non-toxic ingredients. Together, we discuss her journey of transforming personal wellness needs into a mission-driven business, the healing role of scent and ritual in everyday life, and her advocacy for breast cancer awareness and prevention.About Stephanie Wigenton:Stephanie Wigenton is the Co-Founder and Owner of Wigenton Candle Co., a wellness-driven candle and home fragrance brand rooted in scent psychology and the art of creating scented memories. With an undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership, she built a robust career in the corporate sector—spanning operations, human resources, sales, and client management—before stepping into entrepreneurship. Her journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when her search for candles that wouldn’t trigger asthma or allergies inspired her to create her own non-toxic alternatives. Today, Stephanie combines her leadership experience with a passion for wellness, guiding Wigenton Candle Co. as a platform for clean living, education, and advocacy, particularly around breast cancer awareness.Whether you’re a candle lover, a wellness seeker, or someone curious about toxin-free living, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the air you breathe, the light you invite into your space, and the ways small daily rituals can support long-term health.