We had the good fortune of connecting with Lala Wilson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LaLa, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
My end goal is to have an actual candle store. I’d love to teach classes and sell my candles.

I’d also love to have my store as a creative space for other artists as well.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
What sets LSW Collection apart from others is I create with love. I’m always in a great mood when I’m making my products. I want people to feel good when they make a purchase from me.

Whenever I am at markets or pop-up events I always get told,”Wow, these candles are different, everything is nice.”
I make everything myself from the actual labels, the matches, down to the actual products itself.

Getting to where I am took a lot of time and patience. I went through a lot of trial and error. Shoot, I’m still going through some trial and error but everyday is a new day to learn and grow.

A huge challenge of mine was that I was super nervous about selling at markets and events. I had to ask myself,”how do you expect to grow?” I had to just do it.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them to the Museum District, but definitely The Menil Collection first.

I would take them to Buffalo Bayou Park and Discovery green to enjoy the scenery and have a picnic.

I’m a huge foodie so I’d take them to Third Ward, Bellaire, The Heights, and downtown for good eats and drinks.

For a good night out it’s a toss up because they are so many different areas to visit.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My daughter has always been my biggest supporter. She’s been there from the beginning, of course. But she motivates me to go harder.

People often say that kids are your biggest critics and they are honest. She’s either like,”Mom, no!” Or she’s like,”Omg, yes that’ll be cool.”

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