LOCAL MAKER INTERVIEW
BIG WHITE YETI
Katie Daly and Cody Weiss, the founders
and owners of Big White Yeti - candles
which are 100% soy and hand-poured in
the Bay View neighborhood in Milwaukee.
APPOINTMENTS & WALK INS WELCOME
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Stop by and visit us!
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR? WHY CANDLES?
I’ve always had a spirit to make things, and to create things. Ever since I was little I was starting
my own businesses. I’ve been a corporate trainer and instructional designer for years and while I
love creating things for the companies I work for, I was really looking for a personal creative outlet.
Once day in 2012, I found a recipe for soy candles on Pinterest and thought I would try it. And, it
worked- I made an actual candle! I started to research for where I could buy better wax , better
wicks, and better quality fragrance and essential oils. I have always loved Etsy, so it was a very
logical extension to expand my new business onto that website as an outlet to sell my products.
Within a week we made our first sale, all the way from someone who lived in Texas! As for why
candles, I’ve always loved something that affects the mood and ambiance of a room. Different
scented candles and can dictate how a room will feel, and I love being able to make my space
cozy and comfortable.
WHERE CAN WISCONSINITES SHOP TO BUY A BIG WHITE YETI?
Locally, we are at Hometown Established - A Shop, Sparrow Collective, Beans & B \