28 Dierdre Barnes: candle maker, business owner

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Dierdre Barnes is the proud owner of F.L.Y. Girl Candles, based in Louisville, Kentucky.
F.L.Y. stands for “First Love Yourself.” This mantra is deeply woven into the fabric of the brand. It reflects Dierdre’s own journey and the ethos of F.L.Y. Girl Candles. Each candle is named to inspire self-care and self-love. The candles are thoughtfully created with eco-friendly, sustainable soy wax, which ensures that they burn clean and slow, enriching your environment without harming it
Dierdre is a mom of two wonderful kiddos and a native of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Louisville. She always dreamed of being a business owner, not just for the independence it offers, but also for the opportunity to create and design a schedule that fits her life and allows her to be present for my family.
https://www.flygirlcandles.com/
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Dierdre is offering a generous discount for listeners of the Writers Rotation podcast! Use discount code WR20 for 20% off F.L.Y. Girl Candles.
Kathie’s note: I learned about F.L.Y. Girl Candles in early February 2023 from one of my Realtor friends, Rachel Crabtree, on Facebook. She said she had been talking with a couple at a restaurant and learned all about their daughter’s candle company. It was Dierdre's company! Rachel bought “Just Breathe” and “Let That Shit Go.” I ran to Fly Girl Candles and got “Goddess Vibes” and “Naughty Whispers.” So happy to call myself a repeat customer, and meeting Dierdre in audio-person has been absolutely delightful. I’m just in awe.
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