The Product Biz Podcast by Monica Little Coaching
If you’re a small business owner, you might feel like you are doing everything possible to grow your business… from SEO, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, social media, Faire, your own website, Shopify, Amazon, markets and more… but nothing seems to get you closer to actually having consistent sales, to the point that it’s hard to stay motivated and show up for your business. Maybe you feel like you might be at a place where you need some help to get to consistent sales and growth, and maybe you’re even wondering “How ELSE can I grow my business further? How do I even get in front of MORE customers?” If you can relate, then this podcast is for you. Monica Little, owner of Monica Little Coaching, is a marketing, selling and business building coach for handmade product-based business owners. After obtaining a 4-year business degree and working over 8 years in marketing, she decided to leave her corporate job to start her own organic handmade skincare small business… and ended up growing her business to multiple 6 figures through organic marketing and grit. Now she’s sharing how you, too, can grow your business and see your dreams come to life. Listen in for step-by-step tips and tricks to help you take your business to the next level so you can have more sales, more customers and more excitement in your business! Learn more at www.monicalittlecoaching.com ⓒ 2023 Monica Little Coaching
The Product Biz Podcast by Monica Little Coaching
How Limoké founder, Funmi, turned her candle brand into a movement for self-love and empowerment
How do you infuse legacy, healing, and empowerment into something as simple—and powerful—as a candle?
In this episode, you’ll hear from Funmi, the founder of Limoké: a lifestyle brand creating candles and affirmation products designed for self-compassion and self-love. Funmi shares the evolution of her business, which began as Candle Lux Co back in college before transforming into Limoké—a soulful rebrand inspired by her grandmother’s name and legacy.
We dive into how affirmations became a tool for healing and rebuilding self-worth, and how Funmi has built her brand around empowering women, especially Black women, to embrace positive self-talk and confidence from within.
Funmi’s story is an example of what happens when you lead your business with authenticity, purpose, and belief.
If you’ve ever felt called to create deeper meaning behind your products… or you’re craving the confidence to step fully into your brand’s next evolution… this conversation is packed with inspiration, strategy, and soulful truth.
By the end of this episode, you'll learn:
• How Funmi transformed Candle Lux Co into Limoké through a soulful rebrand rooted in legacy and faith
• The power of affirmations and self-talk in shaping confidence and inner healing
• How joining Product Biz Academy helped Funmi niche down, refine her mission, and scale with purpose
• Tips for connecting with your audience through authentic, purpose-driven storytelling
• How live selling helped her boost visibility and sell out inventory
• Funmi’s transition from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship and the mindset shifts that made it possible
Funmi Agboola is the owner of Limoké, a lifestyle and home goods brand. With a background in marketing and social services, she founded her business at the age of 19. Today, her affirmation-lined candles have reached thousands of customers across the U.S., helping people turn daily routines into moments of self-compassion.
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Follow Funmi on Instagram: @shoplimoke
Check out Funmi's Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@finelikefunmi?si=TcsozX6jcqguf-ap
Visit Limoké's website at https://shoplimoke.com/
LEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLE
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