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Michael Aponte
Michael's Story

Michael's Story

Growing up gay in Puerto Rico in the 1970's was not easy. Every day I outlined my plan, devising my future life in New York city, and as soon as I turned eighteen, I left my hometown, and family, and moved to New York. I was lucky enough to work in the journalism and fashion industry and continue my education at Parsons School of Design. I was finally able to accept my true self, free from the shackles of homophobia that had plagued my life in Puerto Rico. I met my husband, Matthew, and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon, (with...

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Testing for Safety is Priority #1

Testing for Safety is Priority #1

Testing each candle for safety and performance is very personal to me. I want to bring a safe and satisfying product to the market. The unique fragrance oil blends will bring an atmosphere of love, passion, and seduction to anyone who wants to experience the freedom of gender fluidity. No labels, or judgments, just pure passion in a candle.

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A sense of satisfaction!

A sense of satisfaction!

I'm so proud of each and every formula I've come up with. Especially since I was creating a new product, something revolutionary, and special, a genderfluid candle line has been my passion ever since I started.

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Developing the Candleromance.shop experience!

Developing the Candleromance.shop experience!

It was a no-brainer to me to choose which vessels to use for my new and unique genderfluid candle line. I fell in love with this vessels since the first time I saw them, and had to have them! I've been saving them for almost a year now, just for the right time to make the beautiful candles I'm introducing to the market!

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