S. Smith is a resident of Texas. She is the mother of 3 wonderful children and enjoys arts, crafts, writing poetry and music. Some of her favorite kinks and fetishes are impact play, temp play and sensation play. She has been in the community since 2019 and has traveled locally, and domestically, as a service-bottom publicly, and privately, for Leather, BDSM and kink affiliates. She identifies as a switch and enjoys her autonomy. In her spare time she enjoys traveling with her son and living life to the fullest.
She took some time out of her busy schedule for a quick Q&A with me.
1. Can you share the story behind the founding of your business and how it became connected to the BDSM and Leather Culture community?
I was introduced to candle making at age 12 when attending a summer camp. Around 2001 or 2002, my mother suggested it as a hobby to be creative, de-stress and a beneficial financial opportunity. My first sale was in 2003 at an arts and crafts sale sponsored by a former employer. In 2019, the choice was made to start making candles again, primarily novelty and scented candles. This was also the year kink and BDSM found me. In 2020, another line of products were launched: vampire gloves. Traveling as a service bottom and networking with others in the community, research was conducted and a unique recipe for body-safe wax play products was formulated. Close associates in the community were given various products in exchange for constructive criticism and feedback; which also included positive reviews and sharing with others. Word of mouth is how we became connected to the BDSM and Leather community.
2. What unique products or services does your business offer that cater specifically to the BDSM and Leather Culture community?
We offer a variety of novelty candles, body-safe wax products and other items. Our customers have used them for instructional purposes and private,consensual, interactions with others.
3. In what ways do you foster inclusivity and diversity within your business, considering the diverse nature of the BDSM and Leather Culture community?
Wax Makes Scents products are known domestically and internationally. We do not discriminate against any person interested in supporting our business.
4. How do you approach community engagement and building relationships within the BDSM and Leather Culture community?
N/A this business is not BDSM/Leather only. As I am the sole proprietor, full-time employee and parent; we engage in community activities as our schedule allows.
5. Are there any initiatives or partnerships your business has undertaken to give back to the BDSM and Leather Culture community or support related causes?
We have not partnered with any specific representative(s) of the BDSM and Leather Culture, but we have donated to local leather organizations and members of the leather community.
6. Looking ahead, what goals and aspirations do you have for your business in terms of serving and contributing to the BDSM and Leather Culture community?
Our aspirations is to become a household name for trusted, quality products across the globe.
Wax Makes Scents can be found via the following links.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waxmakescents