We had the good fortune of connecting with Yvonna Kopacz-Wright and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yvonna, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
At first I wanted to start my own business as a way to create more income. I had been a Beekeeper for about four years before starting my business and I was looking for ways to make money doing what I loved to do.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Lomar Farms is a black female and family owned beeswax candle company based in Palisades New York. Founded in 2017, named after daughters, Lola and Marley, Yvonna and Brett Wright moved out of Harlem to make their dream a reality. Our company has quickly become a leading provider of luxurious, handcrafted candles, and honey that are perfect for any occasion. at Lomar Farms, we believe that we can learn so much from the bees. We have a small apiary and have seen firsthand the magic that these little pollinators create for us in the entire human race. So we are on a mission to educate folks on the importance of bees for the environment and the economy, through campaigns, social media, and in person events.

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?
So my favorite spots are in New York. Do you still want me to answer this question?

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have so many people that I want to shout out. It literally takes a village of support, love, encouragement, and accountability to start and maintain a business. My husband Brett Wright is my rock. Having him to bounce ideas off and relying on him for so many aspects of the business is why Lomar Farms has been a success. I also want to shout out my circle of female friends who at multiple points when I wanted to quit reminded me that I could do anything I set my mind too. Not to mention being the first people to purchase my products.

Website: www.lomarfarms.com

Instagram: @LomarFarms

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