Mikey Kim: From Wax to Riches β How He Turned $500 Into a Global Candle Empire
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π₯ Talk about a glow up! π₯ What if losing your job and being isolated in the global pandemic became the best thing that ever happened to you? π
In this episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with LV211's Mikey Kim, the visionary CEO & Founder of Hemlock Park, to uncover his incredible journey from a small apartment side hustle to North Americaβs #1 privately owned natural candle brand β selling 250,000+ hand-poured candles a year across the U.S., Europe, and Asia ... and with a team of only eight people!
Mikey didnβt just build a thriving businessβhis candles are now in over 2,500 retail stores, and get thisβ¦ Hemlock Park is the official candle maker for The White House! π―π
But Mikeyβs story isnβt just about business. Heβs a 2023 graduate of ChoiceCenterβs EQ Leadership Development training, and in this episode, we explore how emotional intelligence, resilience, and bold decision-making helped him scale his company, land a spot on Forbes' Next 1000 list, and create a life he loves.
πΉ How did he turn a $500 side hustle into a global brand?
πΉ What business strategies and EQ skills helped him succeed?
πΉ Whatβs it like designing for Nike and Aveda before launching his own company?
πΉ How was failure the greatest gift to his future success?
πΉ How does he balance creativity, leadership, and personal growth?
π‘ Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights you donβt want to miss.
π§ Hit play, subscribe, and get ready to elevate your mindset, business, and EQ!
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