About the Maker - Ellie
Hey, I'm Ellie. Wild Amber was founded in 2020 from a backstory which I am so proud to share.
For many years I've struggled with depression and anxiety, hiding it for so many years, silently suffering like many of us do. In March 2019 I attended a candle-making class as a hobby to add to my creative outlets as an escape, and very quickly I knew this was going to be something more than a hobby. The buzz it gave me was like nothing I'd ever felt, and my anxiety and depression had completely vanished during candle-making sessions. Starting a business was never a thought when I took this up but pouring candles was the only time I felt as escape from the darkness, But after lots of research, I knew I could do it. So at the beginning of 2020 I took the leap and founded Wild Amber, an avenue where I could continue to pour candles and pour a piece of my heart into every product.
After speaking out about my Mental Health issues, I had people reach out wanting to talk, making me realise how many people are silently suffering and needed support. So in 2021 I took some time out to study several certificates within the Mental Health and Community Care industries. I now work part-time with people living with a disability, which is the best thing I've ever achieved.
Scents are inspired from my childhood in Europe and the English countryside and woodlands. My vibe is rustic and whimsical...much of my stall set-up is second-hand and made of sticks and pine cones found on dog walks.
All products are vegan (like me), cruelty-free and non-toxic, using the highest quality ingredients sourced within Australia. Packaging is either biodegradable or recyclable.
I frequently get asked the meaning behind my business name 'Wild Amber'. 'Wild' represents my youth, always being outdoors, picking blackberries with my Dad down the railway track and digging up potatoes with my Grandparents. My nickname from my Grandad was Wild Child as I could never sit still and I just wanted to explore. 'Amber' represents the colour which has the meaning finding light in the darkness...a metaphor for my struggles with depression.
Every time a product is purchased, it allows me to escape for that little long, and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you for allowing me to continue to do what I love, and I can't wait to keep sharing all my creations with you.
