Property Developer Turned Successful
Founder of Wicks and Stones Candles Kym Eliopoulos speaks of her arduous climb to global popularity By Jay McCarthy-Rivero Photos Janis House Photography
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uccess is never attained without compromise, hardwork and relentless struggle. Such a statement couldn’t possess more validity when hearing of Kym Eliopoulos’ foray into the candle-making business.
Formerly working as a property manager for a property developer based in South Melbourne, Kym wanted a change of direction, deciding to move on with her husband and two children. “We packed up and moved down to the Mornington Peninsula,” she mentions. “I knew it was a big risk to take but I always wanted to run my own business.” After moving down to the peninsula, she became a regular yoga teacher, changing her lifestyle in the process. “I began to live more sustainably and ethically, getting into crystal healing (where gemstones comprised of distinctive properties are put on the body, withdrawing negative energy). I always carried crystals in my pocket, and I wanted to introduce that to people.” continued next page...
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January 2019