From Corporate to Candles & Scents W/ Patriena Modeste

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Sunbeam Chats Podcast, we are talking about scents and the power to pause, inhale, exhale and reset. Patriena Modeste is an Entrepreneur and Founder of ModestScentsations where she makes candles, diffusers and other scented products. She also hosts candle making sessions for the public.Patriena is also the Founder of Reset Hub a serene wellness space designed to help you pause, inhale and exhale. The hub is where calm meets creativity; the sanctuary to unwind, recharge and reset.In this conversation, we discuss her pivot from Corporate life to entrepreneurship, which started with a "restlessness"' of wanting more, and being "drained" after work. Patriena talks about the family discussion which gave her the idea to start making candles and how she prepared by doing research, buying the raw materials and working with formulas to create her first protypes.  Patriena shares that after she began working on the candles, mixing and making the scents; after work she discovered that this became her happy place outside of her family life - the Reset she needed. Her first customers were coworkers and family who loved the candles and asked for more. After consulting her husband, who asked her what was her vision, together they started the business. We discuss the upgrade from the original candle concepts to the rebranding and packaging. Then the introduction of reed diffusers and room sprays, in the line of Modest Scentsations. Patriena spoke about their focus on creating eco-friendly healthy products in the market for their customers, which is a hallmark of the brand. We discuss the marketing and branding of Modest Scentsations, which made her products stand out.  For the sales, Patriena tried the usual, pop-up and farmers markets and even sold at local retailers. However she knew that being in the Trade Channels and weekend markets, was not her ultimate goal. Patrienna talks about the intention of her products which is to give people a feeling of "home" in their space. To savour the moment of calm and peace in their spaces. This feeling she created with her products, Patriena wanted to capture in a physical space where people can gather to enjoy the moment. Patriena shares that starting the Reset Hub, was a journey of highs and lows, as such she had to persevere and trust her faith in God. She kept the vision, and then slowly the Reset Hub was borne and launchedWe discuss the impact of words of affirmations as part of the power in the Reset Hub space. What it does for guests and for her personally. Patriena said her word of 2026 is Faith, which speaks to the fact that while she may have plans, she must have faith that God can change it according to his will. Then if or when it happens she can understand why and be grateful for the redirection. When asked if she has plans for her Modest Scentsations and Reset Hub for 2026. She said yes, but she is flexible and open, because life happens as such she must be resilient and adapt. When asked what advice she will give to business woman who want to find their joy. She said pray, have faith and also be open to release and let go, because we have no control over everything. Finally Patriena said - this year we are giving you permission to reset, to be intentional in your life and in your space. So that what you speak and think, it will flow through your everyday life.