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It started with a bath & it was “Da Bomb”

In 2012, sisters Caroline and Isabel Bercaw were a couple of young teenagers who loved using bath bombs, so they decided to start creating their own for fun. But — theirs were unique. Some of their “bombs” would have a fragrance or would be fizzy, but what was most striking for customers was that each would have a small treasure—like a ring, or a fortune—in the middle when the outside had dissolved. After selling out their products at a local art fair and getting a call from local and major retailers, Caroline and Isabel realized they could turn this into something real.

As of 2018, Da Bomb is a $20 million-plus company employing 200 people with features on Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 as well as the Wall Street Journal Business. With their parents as CEO/CFO, co-founders Caroline and Isabel are now young college students with their products — that were once just a hobby — in thousands of stores worldwide and online. Their bombs are made from a selective few, clean ingredients in order to keep things “as natural as possible” (Da Bomb). Additionally, for a long time, they made each bomb by hand in their basement, but due to their immense growth, they have had to outsource; however, all of their products are made in the USA.

What made their bath bombs so great? For most people, it was the treasure inside. It was a personal gift, and that made an impact on the consumer. Also, clever names such as “F-Bomb,” as well as fun fragrances caught the attention of consumers looking for something unique. Caroline and Isabel are now the authors of two books, both of which contain recipes and other DIY-type activities to make and do with bath bombs, face scrubs, and more.

Overall true innovators in their field, Caroline and Isabel Bercaw created a highly-successful, family-run business founded on simplicity, uniqueness, and fun — and it is the bomb.

 

 

Bianchi Candle Co.

Nic Bianchi started Bianchi Candle Co. when he was just twelve years old. Nic loves science, math, and candles, so his interests turned into a business where he hand-poured homemade candle mixtures in small batches. This eventually grew into a company that he still runs at sixteen years old.

Bianchi candle batches consist of high quality fragrances and all-natural soy wax, making these candles different from many other candle companies. His competitors were behind in the game since they had not started off the basis of completely natural products right away. This way, Nic was able to draw a large share of the market by branding his candles as all-natural and positivity-spreading. His best-seller is his first original candle, called the ‘Yes You Can-dle’, making it a unique play on words.

Since the Yes You Candle became a best-seller, Nic has made a variety of other candles based on spreading positivity to others in a simple way. He has a few categories of candles, including a Fly High Butterfly decorative candle, Yes You Candles with different themes like Perseverance and Warmth, basic scents from Bianchi Candle Co. like Sandalwood and Pomegranate, and HERO Candles themed to celebrate healthcare workers and armed forces. Bianchi Candle Co. also now provides a monthly subscription to receive a candle along with occasional surprise gifts, like stickers.

Nic Bianchi is dedicated to his craft and spreading positivity, which has been the key to his success.