Owner Michelle Johnson created Classy Candle Co. after waking up the morning following her birthday to discover that her car had been stolen. Newly divorced and living on her own for the first time in over 20 years, she no longer had the support system she once relied upon. Michelle spent a great deal of time reflecting on her next steps. Given the state of today’s economy, her options seemed limited: either get into financial trouble by replacing the car immediately or be patient. She chose to wait—waiting for a better solution, for the path GOD had planned for her. One day, while strolling through her social media timeline, she came across a story about the candle business and the profits it could generate. Over the following two months, she delved deeply into researching the candle industry and discovered that it was continually growing and showed even greater potential for the future. Motivated by this newfound knowledge, she ordered a starter kit, and from that moment, her creativity truly took flight, sparking the beginning of her journey with Classy Candle Co.