Besa Gordon, Trae Holiday, Deaunte Damper, and Takiyah “T Dub” Ward stopped by Noir Lux Candle Bar, a Black-owned candle-making experience in Downtown Seattle last year.

Colina Bruce, the CEO and founder of Noir Lux Candle Bar, started the business in her kitchen in 2020 as a side hustle. Since then, it has grown into a full-time business with a brick-and-mortar location opened in 2022. Noir Lux Candle Bar provides a space for people to come and create their own custom candles while providing a warm and cozy environment.

Bruce has been able to create jobs, partnerships, and a space for other small businesses to start and grow. "The thing that keeps me going is understanding that this is bigger than me," she said. "So I'm going to figure it out by any means necessary."

For information on Colina Bruce and Noir Lux, go to www.noirluxcandleco.com