HER STORY: From Search to Something More
“Speak your mind, follow your heart, and don’t be afraid to take up space. You’ve earned it.”
Aromatic Creation: From Search to Something More
By Leanna, Founder of Aromatic Creation
I didn’t set out to start a business. I set out to find good essential oils.
In 2014, I was beginning my aromatherapy studies and excited to work with quality ingredients. What I quickly realized was that finding truly pure oils was not simple. What was available locally felt limited, and distinguishing between real essential oils and fragrance blends became its own challenge. I remember thinking, if this is difficult for me, it must be difficult for others too. That thought became Aromatic Creation.
What I love most is that I make products I genuinely use in my own home. I am not guessing at ingredients or wondering how something might affect my family. I know exactly what is inside because I created it myself. That sense of certainty is something I want every customer to feel.
Like any business, there have been challenges. For me, the biggest has been fear, especially fear of being seen and putting my work out into the world. It is still something I work through. Over time, I’ve learned to keep going anyway. I wish I had trusted the process more in the beginning. The doubt can feel loud, but I’ve learned that people often loved what I was creating long before I fully believed it myself.
Marketing for us has never been traditional. Most of our growth has come through wholesale and word of mouth. Our customers have become our strongest voice. When something resonates, people share it, and that kind of connection cannot be manufactured.
Each day begins simply. I try to start with a short list of priorities and a scent that matches the tone of the morning. It helps me settle, focus, and move through the day with clarity.
To anyone building something of their own, my advice is simple. Trust yourself. Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed. Speak honestly, follow what feels right, and do not be afraid to take up space.
My favourite moments are still the simplest ones. Being home with family, pets nearby, and a meal shared at the table. That is everything.
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Aromatic Creation is a female founded home fragrance and body brand based on Canada’s west coast. The collection features plant based scents and bath essentials inspired by nature, designed to bring beauty and atmosphere into the home.
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