Danica Hartenfels was recently featured in
LA Weekly for her inspiring work as the founder of
Wick It Candle Bar, a mobile candle-making business built around creativity, sustainability, and community connection. The article highlights how Danica turned a simple spark of inspiration into a thriving enterprise that brings people together while giving back to the community she calls home.
Wick It Candle Bar began as a personal outlet during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when Danica found joy in the meditative process of candle-making. What started at her kitchen table soon became a vision for something larger. After more than two decades in corporate America, including years with
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Danica wanted to create a business rooted in meaning, collaboration, and local impact.
Within just a few months,
Wick It Candle Bar was born. The business now partners with wineries, breweries, and restaurants throughout the
Pocono Mountains to host interactive candle-making events. Each experience invites guests to create their own eco-friendly candles while supporting small businesses and enjoying a shared sense of creativity and community.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Danica does. Wick It candles are made from 100 percent soy wax, use cotton wicks and phthalate-free fragrance oils, and come in reusable containers to minimize waste. The business also donates a portion of proceeds to local nonprofits and community causes.
Danica’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service have earned her multiple awards, including the Woman in Business Award from the Pocono Chamber of Commerce and the Richard “Dick” Seip Distinguished Citizen Award for her philanthropy and leadership.
Her story in
LA Weekly captures the essence of what drives her work: a belief that when creativity and community come together, they can light the way toward something brighter.
Read the full feature in
LA Weekly to learn more about Danica’s journey and the sustainable spark behind
Wick It Candle Bar.
