We had the good fortune of connecting with Tatiana Gomez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tatiana, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I came up with the idea of Gemelos Candle Co. from my love off all things candles. I found myself purchasing so many candles and wax melts that I began to look into making my own. Fast forward a year later and Gemelos Candle Co. was born.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Gemelos Candle Co. is a Miami-based candle and wax melt company that was started by a mom with a passion for all things candles. Our goal is to handcraft products that are made in our home to light up yours! Being a twin mom, the name of the company comes from the Latin word Gemelos meaning twins. All of our candles are made using 100% all natural soy wax with high quality phthalate free fragrance oils and lead-free cotton wicks.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
You can’t come to Miami and not go to the beach. If my friends came in town that would be my first top. Then I would take them to have lunch at Rococos Tacos. Lastly, we would go home change clothes and go to South Beach to experience the nightlife.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to shoutout my friends that continuously encouraged me to turn my love of making candles into a business. I would also like to thank my children for inspiring the name of my candle business. Lastly, my boyfriend who is my best customer and support system. Shoutout to: Twelve: Thirty Midnight for body scrubs and body butters.

Website: www.gemeloscandleco.com

Instagram: @gemeloscandleco

Facebook: @gemeloscandleco

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