From Scent to Shift: What a Candle Taught Me About Real Transformation

Emotional MasteryCognitive PsychologyPersonal Growth
Written By Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S
From Scent to Shift What a Candle Taught Me About Real Transformation blog post by Melanie Shmois

As a coach, I work in the invisible.
Thoughts. Emotions. Identity. Energy.
All the things you can’t hold, but deeply feel.

But recently, I found myself craving something tangible.
Something that could capture the transformation my clients go through: in scent, in feel, in presence.

So, I created a candle.
Yes —> a candle.
But not just any candle…

The Wild Balance Candle

This candle was crafted as a symbol of what happens when a high-achieving woman finally chooses to come back to herself.

It’s devoted to:

  • The over-functioning executive who forgets to breathe

  • The mother-leader who wears strength like armor

  • The woman who looks calm on the outside, but is craving something deeper within

It smells like smoked sandalwood, warm jasmine, and soft vanilla.
It sounds like crackling wood wicks and a quiet room.
It feels like presence, safety, and exhale.

And more than anything
It represents the moment a woman stops running… and remembers who she is.

That’s what I do with my clients.

Yes, we work on emotional resilience.
Yes, we explore mindset, identity, and nervous system patterns.
But what we really do?

We create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on paper.

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

  • A client who used to overschedule her way through every day now builds in time for walks, stillness, and joy without guilt.

  • A woman who was stuck chasing external milestones now wakes up with internal clarity and calm that she used to think was impossible.

  • A high-performer who thought fulfillment came with more effort now realizes it comes from alignment, boundaries, and emotional strength.

This is the work I live for.
But instead of asking you to jump into the deep end, I created something to help you dip your toe in—gently.

It’s called the Fulfillment Accelerator Call.

It’s a one-hour 1:1 experience where we map out your personal Fulfillment Roadmap—>a step-by-step guide to help you create more peace, more energy, and more YOU in your life right now.

If the Wild Balance Candle speaks to something inside you…
If you’ve built a life, but still feel something’s missing…
Let’s talk.

You don’t need to overhaul everything.
You just need to start by coming home to yourself.

👉 Click here to book your Fulfillment Accelerator Call
Spots are limited, and it’s free.

Let’s light the match together.

Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Licensed social worker, holding a Master’s Degree (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Spanish. After spending 2 decades helping others achieve their mental and personal goals, I worked with Master Coach Instructor, Brooke Castillo, and became a certified Life and Weight Coach through the Life Coach School. I am also an Intuitive coach and Shadow integration Master.

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