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From Grief to Growth: Marike Anderson’s Journey Through Art, Altadena Candle Company, and Life After Loss

There’s something extraordinary about sitting down with fellow artists who have walked through fire (sometimes literally) and emerged with new light to share.

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Marike, painter and founder of Altadena Candle Company. We dive into creativity as a source of healing, our shared love for community, and how it feels to rebuild life, one brushstroke or candle at a time, after loss.

We talk about holding space for both grief and beauty, making meaning through art, and how personal rituals and local roots feed our resilience.

Whether you’re navigating change…

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