EQ U is the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leadership University, the premier training ground for emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. For over 27 years, ChoiceCenter has empowered people to achieve radical results in their careers, relationships, health, and finances through immersive EQ-based training.
On EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement dive deep into the stories of graduates — entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, and everyday leaders and heroes — who have mastered emotional intelligence to create extraordinary lives. Get ready for powerful insights, real breakthroughs, and the tools to elevate your own leadership journey. EQ U is where you Dream Declare Deliver to create a live you love!
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EQ U is the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leadership University, the premier training ground for emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. For over 27 years, ChoiceCenter has empowered people to achieve radical results in their careers, relationships, health, and finances through immersive EQ-based training.
On EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement dive deep into the stories of graduates — entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, and everyday leaders and heroes — who have mastered emotional intelligence to create extraordinary lives. Get ready for powerful insights, real breakthroughs, and the tools to elevate your own leadership journey. EQ U is where you Dream Declare Deliver to create a live you love!
Mikey Kim: From Wax to Riches – How He Turned $500 Into a Global Candle Empire
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University
1 hour 9 minutes
8 months ago
Mikey Kim: From Wax to Riches – How He Turned $500 Into a Global Candle Empire
🔥 Talk about a glow up! 🚀🔥 What if losing your job and being isolated in the global pandemic became the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with Mikey Kim, the visionary CEO & Founder of Hemlock Park, to uncover his incredible journey from a small apartment side hustle to North America’s #1 privately owned natural candle brand — selling 250,000+ hand-poured candles a year across the U.S., Europe, and Asia ... and with a team of only eight!
Mikey didn’t just build a thriving business—his candles are now in over 2,500 retail stores, and get this… Hemlock Park is the official candle maker for The White House! 🕯🏛
But Mikey’s story isn’t just about business. He’s a graduate of ChoiceCenter’s LV211 EQ Leadership Development training, and in this episode, we explore how emotional intelligence, resilience, and bold decision-making helped him scale his company, land a spot on Forbes’ Next 1000 list, and create a life he loves.
🔹 How did he turn a $500 side hustle into a global brand?
🔹 What business strategies and EQ skills helped him succeed?
🔹 What’s it like designing for Nike and Aveda before launching his own company?
🔹 How was failure the greatest gift to his future success?
🔹 How does he balance creativity, leadership, and personal growth?
💡 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and get ready to elevate your mindset, business, and EQ!
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EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University
EQ U is the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leadership University, the premier training ground for emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. For over 27 years, ChoiceCenter has empowered people to achieve radical results in their careers, relationships, health, and finances through immersive EQ-based training.
On EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement dive deep into the stories of graduates — entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, and everyday leaders and heroes — who have mastered emotional intelligence to create extraordinary lives. Get ready for powerful insights, real breakthroughs, and the tools to elevate your own leadership journey. EQ U is where you Dream Declare Deliver to create a live you love!
