They Started Making Candles for Healing. Now It’s a Movement in Self-Care with Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris

#13: What if a candle could do more than smell good — what if it could heal, inspire, and build community?In this soulful and inspiring episode, Keri kicks back with the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Kobi Co., a Black-owned candle and self-care brand based in Minneapolis. Founders Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris share how they launched their aromatherapy-focused business during the height of the pandemic — blending scent, sound, and soul to create products rooted in healing and purpose.We talk about turning a side hustle into a brick-and-mortar store, finding balance in a self-care business, navigating burnout, and using entrepreneurship as a vehicle for community care and giving back. Whether you’re building a brand or rebuilding your peace, this conversation will leave you inspired to move with intention.In this episode, you'll learn:How they overcame lack of retail experience to build a successful businessSelf care practices to avoid burnoutWhy its important to give back through scholarships and partnershipsHow to ignore outside noise and scale at your own paceConnect with Kobi Co: Website → lovekobico.com Instagram → @lovekobicoResources: The E-Myth Revisited Sistah Biz Global Network📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop: Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeri YouTube → @kerilhenderson TikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates: Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show