Meet the founder of VAFS

Jaleesa is a scent artisan that turned her crafting side hustle into a thriving full time business. What started as a mother's day gift in 2016 blossomed into a unique fragrance line that pushes the envelope with edgy fragrances. 

Jaleesa left her career as a wedding and special events makeup artist and hair stylist in 2020; this was unplanned but with the push of the pandemic, Jaleesa took a leap and went full time in candle artistry.  

She had a great run with her online presence and as the city began to open, she hit the streets. Jumping in head first, Jaleesa quickly found herself at local craft markets connecting with her candle community. Watching people light up with joy when they smelled her candles was the spark that kept her going.

When she put her focus on her online space, she then realized that she could utilize her passion for writing and storytelling through the journey of her candles. Through emails and blogs, Jaleesa shares stories, experiences, and the process behind each candle she crafts.

Over the years it became far more than selling candles; it’s all about creating a sense of luxury, slow living, and connection.

Jaleesa’s mission is to share the warmth and elegance of her candles with the world, so everyone can experience a little piece of luxury in their life.