Our Story

Meet The Founder

CandleMania was founded January 2025 by me, Zainab. It is more than just a business, but a reflection of my journey.

Growing up, I struggled with severe untreated depression. I thought being sad and withdrawn was just apart of my personality. I didn’t realize how much I needed help until I hit rock bottom in 2022. That moment became my turning point, leading to a life-changing diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The path to recovery was a challenging cycle of manic highs and depressive lows over three years.

I started countless projects and businesses during manic episodes, only to abandon them when depression returned. But during my longest manic phase, I discovered candle-making.

What made this different was that even after finding stability with my mental health, I kept going. I poured my time and energy into perfecting my craft, experimenting with various waxes and fragrances. I’ve always loved candles, but I found an even greater passion in creating them.

I chose the name CandleMania not just because I was manically making candles in my basement, but also to shed light on the reality of bipolar disorder. With so much stigma and misinformation surrounding it, I wanted to use this platform to raise awareness and educate others in a fun and creative way.

To me, these are not just candles they’re so much more.