How Maria Built a Six-Figure Candle Business from Her Kitchen

Maria, a stay-at-home mother of three, started making candles as a hobby. Within two years, her Etsy shop was generating over $100,000 in annual revenue.

Her secret? Focusing on a specific niche — soy candles with handcrafted wooden wicks — and building a strong Instagram presence around the "slow craft" lifestyle.

"I never imagined this hobby would replace my old corporate income," Maria says. "It started with $300 worth of supplies from a local craft store."