The reason I started working with candles is simple—I love candles! It all began in March of 2020 when things took a dramatic turn for everyone. The amount of uncertainty in the world was somewhat daunting and my initiative behind making candles was to spread light, and quite literally, that is what candles do. So I began my journey with gifting candles to friends who were working on the frontlines, and before I knew it, the unexpected happened and I launched NosaSota & Co.! The name NosaSota comes from Pinus resinosa (red, or Norway pine), Minnesota's state tree. My goal is to continue spreading light beyond just the light of candles, and since giving back has been an integral part of my life, a portion of sales are gifted back to Mother Nature and the community.