Hi all you amazing people!
It seems like it has been a long time since we’ve done an interview and I am excited to share one with you today! Akanni Saige is the owner and operator of IfaCan Elements from NYC working online and IRL bringing magick and more to the community. As always, we start with all the links so they are easy to find.
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Now let’s get to the good stuff…
Tell us a little about your business
A Botanica and metaphysical place that creates custom candles, dolls, oils, etc. for various practices. All ingredients are ethically sourced. We do not mass produce.
What is unique about your business?
I am passionate about my devotion to my spirituality, so I like to provide others with the proper items needed instead of cheap substitutes that do not appease the Orishas, Lwas, Gods, Goddeses or Deities.
How would you describe your work in one word? Why?
Desirable. Because I am able to help my customers on their spiritual journey
What is your favorite part about what you do?
Creating the candles and oils
Me too! I love the hands-on work!
What’s your company’s goals?
To eventually open a spiritual place
Can’t wait to see what you manifest.
Why did you start this professional Journey?
I became tired of being scammed at the stores.
What can you offer customers that your competitors can’t?
Decent prices. I do not order from another place and hike up the prices, as many do. I offer quality work at reasonable prices.
How would you handle a herd of cats?
Not sure… my daughter would have to step in and do that part! Lol
Tell us more about your business?
IfaCan Elements caters to various practitioners. We offer wholesale and retail shopping.
Who has been an inspiration to you along this path?
My son
What superpower would you like to have? and why
To be able to read minds because people refuse to tell the truth when they need help.
When you are not working what do you do?
Family time and thinking of work
How do you include your Pagan faith in your work?
It is what my work consist of.
If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?
Don’t give up it depend on anyone else to care about your business more than you.