Wednesday, October 1, 2025

From military mom to entrepreneur: Takisha Franklin ignites Candle Co. 

What began as a therapeutic hobby in a garage grew into Ms. Franklin Candle Co., a thriving e-commerce business offering a line of all-natural, soy wax candles and more.  

Founded by Takisha Franklin, a United States Army veteran and military spouse, the company embodies her resilient journey and commitment to creating a product that fosters comfort and calm. 

Franklin started the business in 2019. As a mother and a military spouse navigating the challenges of frequent moves and reintegration into civilian life, Franklin turned to candle-making as a creative and soothing outlet. The positive reception from her community encouraged her to transition the passion project into a business. 

Ms. Franklin Candle Co. distinguishes itself in the crowded candle market by focusing on all-natural, soy wax-based products. Soy wax burns cleaner and longer than paraffin and is derived from a renewable resource. The company’s hand-poured candles feature cotton wicks and premium fragrance oils. 

The product line, available through its online store at MXPShop.net, features a variety of scents designed to evoke specific moods and atmospheres. Popular offerings include scents like “Calm,” a blend of lavender and lemongrass, and “Balance,” which combines eucalyptus and sage. The business also offers candle accessories, including decorative lids and wax warmers. 

owner of Ms. Franklin Candle Co. Takisha Franklin.
Takisha Franklin, founder and owner of Ms. Franklin Candle Co. (Photo via Instagram)

Beyond building a brand, Franklin has cultivated a community. Through her active social media presence, particularly on Facebook, she engages directly with customers, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production process and promoting the message of self-care that is central to her brand’s identity. 

As a Black-owned and woman-owned small business, Ms. Franklin Candle Co. represents a growing segment of the economy. Franklin’s story is one of leveraging personal experience into an enterprise focused on quality and well-being. The company continues to operate primarily through its e-commerce platform, shipping its products to customers across the United States. 

Contact them via phone at 317-331-2236 or via email at msfranklincatered@gmail.com. Visit their storefront at mxpshop.net.  

Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham created this minority business highlight. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on social media @HorsemenSportsMedia. If you would like your business featured in the Indiana Minoirty Business Magazine, click here. 

Noral Parham
Noral Parham
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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