About Us
π―οΈ We Make Candles. And Magic. And Mayhem. (The Good Kind.)
Hey, I'm Shakira Hanson β the creative fire behind Hanson Candle Co., wife, mum, entrepreneur, soul alignment coach, energy practitioner and a woman who believes life is meant to be lived, not just survived.
But before all of that?
There were cupboards full of empty candle jars. Literally.
I was so bloody sick of cheap candles, wasted jars and spending money on things that ended up in the bin.
So one night, Rick and I started melting wax in our kitchen and asked ourselves a question.
"Surely we can just refill these things?"
Turns out, we could.
And just like that, Hanson Candle Co. was born.
What started around our kitchen bench grew into an award-recognised Australian candle business, creating refillable soy candles, luxurious massage candles and beautiful products designed to make everyday moments feel a little more special.
But little did we know, the candles were just the beginning.
π₯ Plot Twist: The Biggest Transformation Wasn't the Business. It Was Me.
Somewhere between building a business, becoming a mother, navigating postnatal depression, burnout, financial pressures and trying to be everything to everyone, I completely lost sight of who I was.
And let me tell you, life has a funny way of getting your attention when you're not listening.
There were tears. Breakdowns. Some pretty uncomfortable truths. And a whole lot of questioning everything I thought I knew.
But there was also something else.
A remembering.
A realisation that maybe I wasn't here to keep repeating the same patterns, living by everyone else's expectations or waiting for life to magically get better.
Maybe I actually had the power to change it.
So I started doing the work. Not just reading books and collecting inspirational quotes, but actually going within, getting curious about my mind, body, emotions and energy, and changing how I showed up in my own life.
What started as a personal journey became years of learning, training, practising and embodying modalities like EFT tapping, Elemental Alchemy, energy work and spiritual practices.
And slowly, then sometimes all at once, everything started changing.
My relationship with myself. My body. My confidence. My family. My relationship with money. The way I approached business and the possibilities I allowed myself to imagine.
I didn't become someone new. I started remembering who I was underneath everything I'd been carrying.
And the most beautiful part?
The changes didn't stop with me.
They created a ripple.
β¨ From One Little Flame to a Whole Lot of Possibility
Here's the thing about Hanson Candle Co.
It was never part of some perfectly mapped-out master plan.
One idea led to another. One challenge became a lesson. One breakthrough opened another door.
And somewhere along the way, our vision became so much bigger than candles.
We began creating more ways to bring people together, share what we've learned, challenge the stories that keep us small and inspire others to take ownership of the lives they're creating.
Because if there's one thing our journey has taught us, it's this:
You don't have to stay who you've always been. And your past doesn't have to determine what's possible next.
Today, that little candle business has become the beginning of a growing family of brands, communities and experiences.
From beautiful products and conscious living to personal transformation, real conversations, connection and community.
Different pathways. Same heart.
To create a ripple of positive change, one person, one choice and one experience at a time.
βΎοΈ Welcome to Our World
There's more than one way to be part of what we're creating. Follow your curiosity and see where it takes you.
π―οΈ Hanson Candle Co.
Where it all began. Our refillable soy candles, award-recognised massage candles, beautiful fragrances and little moments of everyday luxury.
πΏ The Absolut3
Our community dedicated to personal growth, self-discovery and transformation. Explore EFT tapping, Movement Alchemy, guided activations, free resources and a growing library of practices to support your journey.
βΎοΈ 2GETHR β Where It All Comes Together
What started with candles has evolved into a whole world of possibilities.
2GETHR is the home of our family's creations. A place where passion, purpose, personal transformation and connection come together.
From conscious merchandise that creates a ripple, to personalised Integral Energy Alignment sessions, transformational experiences, community and resources designed to help you reconnect with yourself and discover what's possible.
It's where you can explore working with me as a Soul Alignment Coach, discover what we're creating and find the next step that feels right for you.
Because we believe we're not here to simply exist, play small or go through the motions.
We're here to live, love, grow, create and experience everything life has to offer.
Get grounded. Get clear. Take action.
Explore Our World & Work With Me β 2GETHR
ποΈ Nonesenseland Podcast
The conversations that don't always fit into a neat little box. Business, money, motherhood, spirituality, healing, personal growth and all the wonderfully messy bits of being human.
Unfiltered, curious and occasionally full of swear words. You've been warned.
β€οΈ And the Best Part? We're Still Just Getting Started.
We're not here pretending we've got life all figured out.
We're still learning. Still growing. Still making mistakes, having breakthroughs, chasing big dreams and occasionally wondering what the actual fuck is going on.
But we're doing it together.
And if there's one thing we hope you take away from our story, it's that you are capable of so much more than you might currently believe.
You don't need to wait for permission to change your life.
You don't need to have all the answers before you begin.
Sometimes all it takes is one little spark.
Ours started with a candle.
What will yours start with?
Welcome to our world. We're so bloody glad you're here.
With love, a little magic and a whole lot of gratitude,
Shakira, Rick, Raya, Lila & Bandit πΎ
The family behind the flame and everything we're creating 2Gethr.
