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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 46 MIN

Power Pair: The mother-daughter duo behind Kobi Co. candle and wellness brand

from MPR News with Angela Davis · host Minnesota Public Radio

Back in 2020, Kobi Gregory began making scented candles to cope with the stress of distance learning in high school. What started as a hobby quickly became a business with help from her mom, Tasha Harris.Today, Kobi Co. has a downtown Minneapolis storefront, sells signature candles paired with curated playlists, and hosts popular candle-making workshops.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Kobi and Tasha about what it’s like to work together and how they spread self-care through their business. Guests: Kobi Gregory is co-founder of Kobi Co., a candle and wellness company in downtown Minneapolis. Tasha Harris is co-founder of Kobi Co. and Kobi Gregory’s mother and business partner. Do you know a Power Pair?“Power Pairs” is a series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. You may know of them separately but they reveal a new side of themselves when they sit down together. Listen to past interviews here and submit your idea for a future Power Pair here.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

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