Women-Owned: Gather & Glow With Mandala Moon Candle Co.
We are kicking off our gather & glow series! I’m beyond excited to spotlight a brand that is not only beautiful and meaningful — but incredibly personal to me. Mandala Moon Candle Company was founded by one of my closest friends, Wendy Steinmetz and her daughter Bridget. Discover why Mandala Moon Candle Company is so popular and what makes this women- owned brand unique.
I met Wendy many moons ago. Yes … many moons, we were 17 years old when we met in college. Back when late-night pizza rolls were a food group, 8am classes were “optional,” and sisterhood meant surviving group projects together.
We became instant gal pals, sorority sisters, and lifelong friends — the kind who cheer each other on through every stage of life.
So watching Wendy team up with her daughter Bridget to build this heartfelt, intention-filled candle company? It’s pure magic — and a perfect fit for our Gather & Glow mission. The company has grown and now the entire family is involved.
I believe in supporting women owned businesses , especially those that have the passion to make a difference. Mandala Moon Candle Co. is one of those businesses.
Table of contents
- Let’s ‘Get Lit’ With Glow of Mandala Moon Candle Co.
- How Connection Shapes Mandala Moon Candle Co.
- Q. What Helps You “Glow” When Life Gets Busy ?
- Q. What Is The Lesson That Guides The Mandala Moon Candle Brand?
- Who Inspires Wendy During Tough Moments ?
- Q. Do You Have A Favorite Candle?
- This Week’s Giveaway: The Merry Christmas Gift Set
- A Final Note From One Gal Pal to Another
The Gather and Glow Series hopefully will inspire you to gather more intentionally and glow more fully — and Mandala Moon embodies that spirit in every way.
Let’s ‘Get Lit’ With Glow of Mandala Moon Candle Co.
There’s something magical about lighting a candle—how a simple spark can shift your mood, soften your space, and invite a moment of peace. Mandala Moon Candle Co. captures that magic and turns it into everyday glow.
When we gather, we glow—and when we support women-owned brands, we shine even brighter. Mandala Moon Candle Co. reminds us that a little light can inspire connection, calm, and community.
How Connection Shapes Mandala Moon Candle Co.
The company would not be the same without the amazing connections they have made with so many women says Wendy. Wendy has always appreciate the women in her life since I met her at 17 years old.
When female business owners become the brand’s biggest cheerleaders! It can’t get any better than that!
“ Many of the female business owners who carry our candles in their stores were some of our biggest cheerleaders when we first started — encouraging us to take the leap of faith and cheering us on every step of the way. We are so fortunate to work alongside so many fabulous female artisans, makers, and business owners who inspire us daily with their creativity, drive and passion. Connecting with so many women every day is very empowering!”
-Wendy Steinmetz, Founder Mandala Moon Candle Company
This is exactly what Gather & Glow is built on: women lifting women, celebrating each other’s gifts, and helping one another rise.
Q. What Helps You “Glow” When Life Gets Busy?
“Our tagline is Be Radiant | Share Light | Illuminate Love, but it is truly more than just a marketing saying — we believe it’s important to let your light shine every day. Honestly, when life gets busy; light a candle. If things are stressful; light a candle. The aromatherapy alone will create a natural glow. Breathe and take time to rest, restore and relax — smell the smells and feel the feels.”
Q. What Is The Lesson That Guides The Mandala Moon Candle Brand?
As long as I’ve known Wendy and her husband Lane, they’ve poured their hearts into every community they touch—always working hard, always showing up, and always making a difference.
“It is so important to remember to give back and do what you can to help take care of your local community. Remember to step away from the business and look at all of the opportunities out there to make a difference.” – Wendy Steinmetz, Founder Mandala Moon Candle Co.
Glow = generosity + grounding + purpose.
More from our Shop
GAL PAL GOODS proudly features Mandala Moon Candle items in our store.
Christmas Forest Candle & Bath Salt Gift Set Wrapped
The candle’s peppermint, spruce, vanilla, and orange scents will transport you to a winter wonderland while the bath salts soothe and rejuvenate with spruce, pine, rose, orange, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
$78.00
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Rollers
Plant based essential oils infused with beautiful gemstones and botanical blooms, leaves and herbs.these infused oils. Simply roll the essential oils onto your skin for a beautiful aromatherapy experience.
$18 each
MERRY CHRISTMAS Mandala Moon Candle GIFT SET in wood gift box.
Christmas Forest” – Peppermint, spruce, vanilla, and orange create a festive forest escape.”Silent Night” – Frankincense, myrrh, Egyptian amber, and cashmere.
$78.00
Who Inspires Wendy During Tough Moments?
Starting a business is no easy task. Trust me, I know. We are all inspired by women who show up, hustle with heart, and create something beautiful from pure grit and glow. Wendy has always been one of those women who approaches life with that unwavering courage—the kind that keeps you moving even on the messy days. Her passion is always filled with purpose.
Q. What Inspires You Most In Your Business?
“Our customers! The loyalty and love we get from our customers does not get lost on us — ever. We are always so humbled by the comments and stories we hear about how much they love our candles. Being out & about in our communities gives us energy to keep moving forward even when we are exhausted.” – Wendy Steinmetz, Mandala Moon Candle Co.
If you’ve ever run a small business, you feel this deeply. If you’ve never run one, supporting one matters more than you know.
Q. Do You Have A Favorite Candle?
“Not a fair question — they are like children to us. We created each one with purpose, meaning and intention. Bridget is loving the soft coziness of Silent Night and Wendy is enjoying the spice and teakwood vibes of Dark Knight. – Wendy Steinmetz, Mandala Moon Candle Co.
Each candle carries meaning, memory, and mood — which is exactly why they make such thoughtful gifts.
This Week’s Giveaway: The Merry Christmas Gift Set
To kick off the Gather & Glow campaign, Mandala Moon is gifting one lucky Gal Pal their Merry Christmas Gift Set — a gorgeous boxed duo of their limited-edition holiday candles plus a festive “Merry & Bright” matchbox.
It’s the type of gift you intend to give someone else but end up keeping because it smells too good to part with. (No judgment — we’ve all been there.)
A Final Note From One Gal Pal to Another
Wendy closed her Q&A with a beautiful truth — one that reflects our decades of friendship and everything this campaign stands for:
“When women gather, we grow — and when we grow, we glow brighter together.”
We’ve lived that line through years of friendship, motherhood, reinvention, and everything in between. And now, I hope it inspires you to gather with the women in your life and feel the glow of connection, support, and shared joy.
Here’s to a season of supporting women-owned businesses, creating meaningful moments, and shining your light — one candle, one gathering, one gal pal at a time.
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