Hi friend! I’m Sherah — founder, candle connoisseur, and chief wax experimenter at Misiyo Candle Co.

In 2019, I set out to do more than just make great candles—I wanted to create something that felt good and did good. So I combined my love for cozy spaces with my heart for a small non-profit in Rwanda, and Misiyo was born.

I started from scratch, diving headfirst into the world of beeswax. The more I learned about its clean-burning, long-lasting, eco-friendly magic, the more I knew it was worth the effort. After countless mason jar experiments in my kitchen (and more #fails than I care to admit), I cracked the code — blending local beeswax with creamy coconut wax for the perfect, luxe burn.

Each scent is carefully crafted to gently fill your space without overwhelming it. No overpowering perfume-y scents here — just clean fragrance + essential oil blends that smell AMAZING.

Together, we win

We're now a team of four and I could not do this without the help of my amazing team members Brie, Kaitlyn and Eira!

Every candle, reed diffuser + essential oil blend is handcrafted from start to finish at our studio space and retail storefront in Edmonton, Alberta.

From our candle vessels to our packaging, we're working to be as eco-friendly as possible. We care about our impact on the planet and continue to work at sustainability as a whole - we even offset some of our electricity use with solar!

Feel Good + Do Good

Thank you so much for being here. Whether you’re just browsing or adding some goodies to your cart, know that you’re supporting a small Canadian business and making a real difference for someone in Rwanda — and that truly means the world to us.

If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@misiyo.com or over on social. I’m always happy to chat, answer questions, or go on about how incredible Rwanda is (seriously, you should visit).

With love & light,
Sherah