Founder and Maker of Wild Wax Candle Company
Hi, I'm Sara!
I grew up with muddy boots, horses everywhere, wildlife sanctuaries, student zookeeper experiences, and plenty of time outdoors. It was a little like the book Where the Crawdads Sing, except without the abandonment or murder. Those experiences shaped my creativity, my love for wildlife, and my lifelong connection to nature.
Over time, I discovered there was actually a name for that connection: biophilia, our innate tendency to connect with the natural world.
You would think I would have become a biologist or veterinarian, but my path took me into healthcare. For more than 15 years, I worked as an EMT and later as a radiologic technologist specializing in CT and MRI. Caring for people taught me a lot about connection, healing, and the impact modern life can have on our well-being.
I have also always been an artist and creator at heart. With backgrounds in Studio Art and Commercial Advertising Photography, I’ve always been drawn to storytelling through design, color, and imagery. These experiences, combined with my connection to nature, became the foundation for Wild Wax.
I created Wild Wax to bring people closer to nature while sharing the stories of the wildlife and wild places that inspire us. Every candle begins with a species and its story, while supporting the conservation organizations working to protect them. I believe conservation begins with connection. When we know the stories behind the species we share this planet with, they become something we care about.
Wild Wax began with my story, and I hope these candles help you deepen your own connection to nature and find your story within it.