Taylor Holloway knows how to light up a room. And making candles has enabled her to do that since opening her shop, Callisto Terra Candles and Candle Making Studio, in March of 2021. With workshops where individuals and parties can create signature scents and one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family, “[Callisto Terra] offers a fun and serene environment where you can get creative,” Holloway explains, adding, “There’s a few DIY classes we offer, including candle making, painting, jewelry making and yoga too.”
Holloway turns candle making into a fun event for bridal parties, birthday parties, date nights or self-care workshops. She offers Scent and Sip, a time for visitors to gather with friends to make a candle and enjoy a glass of wine and snacks.
Mom of four is also an entrepreneur
“Honestly, people who enjoy treating themselves to really nice things,” she said. “I get a lot of folks who love high quality products and experiences, too. Some of my customers have become my favorite people!”
Holloway will soon be hosting her seasonal Coffee and Candles workshops. “We open it up this time of year and host it at our store and at Copper Moon Studio, too. It’s so popular and kid-friendly,” Holloway said.
And speaking of kids, how does this busy mom of four handle the pressures of being an entrepreneur?
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This busy mom of four handles the demand of being an entrepreneur by utilizing “every resource and whenever possible, literally whenever, to include those kids,” she said. “Empower them to learn and grow and offer insight. Children are a gift and they’re so observant. I don’t suggest the free labor bit that people love saying, but allowing them to work, to give them a sense of responsibility for what you are building for the household you share.”
In addition to the shop, Holloway’s products can also be found at Copper Moon Studio, Libbey Glass Factory Outlet, Handmade Hotspot, Bratt Salon, and Makers on Main. Visit Callistoterra.com for more information on classes and products.
Get to know Taylor Holloway
Tell us about yourself!
I’m Taylor, candle maker and book reader! Momma to four beautiful babies and lover of all things and good music!
Tell us about your family!
I have a mini army including my only boy, Andrew Isaiah, 12, my charismatic hurricane, Hannah Jeniene, 10, my sweet and spicy Moriah Nicole, 8, and the fierce Nora Lynn, 5.
Any pets?
No pets. The kids are enough!
What do you like to do on a day off?
Read books, listen to music, walk aimlessly at one of our Metroparks, hang out with my family and friends, and honestly, make more candles! I really enjoy making them. It’s so relaxing.
Any hobbies?
Reading is a huge hobby of mine. I delight in stacking up books on the bookshelves I have at home.
Book person or movie person?
I am both. I just recently started reading physical books again. I’ve always been an audible girl, but will never deny a good movie!
Dream vacation?
Ireland
Favorite local restaurant?
Right now, I’d say Kato Ramen downtown.
Favorite season?
Autumn because of all the colors and crunchy sounds and amazing scents.
Do you have a mom superpower?
My kids say that I “just know things.” I’d say when it comes to the four of them I do. I always seem to know what’s going on with them. They hate it, but it works to my benefit!
Favorite inspirational quote?
On my email signature, I have this: “I like things to happen; and if they don’t happen, I like to make them happen.” -Winston Churchill
