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Sullivan's Unheard Voices 153: Piper and Orchid Candles
On this episode of Sullivan’s Unheard Voices, we meet Piper, the autistic young entrepreneur behind Orchid Candles. Her story is about creativity and possibility—but also the bullying and judgment that made school a painful place to learn.
For Piper, homeschooling and a supportive family helped create room to learn, grow, and discover what brings her joy. After we finished recording, she shared that she probably would not be as far along today without that change and her parents’ encouragement.
Piper describes being bullied by peers and teachers, being accused of lying during a…
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