They Started Making Candles for Healing. Now It’s a Movement in Self-Care with Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris
The Kickback With Keri: Black Entrepreneurship & Business Sp... by Keri Henderson, Small Business Consultant & Entrepreneur
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#13: What if a candle could do more than smell good — what if it could heal, inspire, and build community?
In this soulful and inspiring episode, Keri kicks back with the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Kobi Co., a Black-owned candle and self-care brand based in Minneapolis. Founders Kobi Gregory and Tasha Harris share how they launched their aromatherapy-focused business during the height of the pandemic — blending scent, sound, and soul to create products rooted in healing and purpose.
We talk about turning a side hustle into a brick-and-mortar store, finding balance in a self-care business, navigating burnout, and using entrepreneurship as a vehicle for community care and giving back. Whether you’re building a brand or rebuilding your peace, this conversation will leave you inspired to move with intention.
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