Elysa Padin

Elysa Padin is the creative nose behind Apothic Luxe, formerly Apothic Wics. In addition to crafting beautiful intention candles, she curates fragrance collections centered around manifesting your desires! She is also a tarot reader and astrologer.  

Before the pandemic, Elysa was working toward becoming a gemologist with GIA. She had built a career in the fine jewelry industry for 10+ years. When COVID happened, that path suddenly changed, and instead of waiting for life to go back to normal, she decided to build something of her own.  She spent the first three years fully immersed in learning, teaching herself the art of candle making, and eventually perfumery. Her very first collection was simple, six candle scents, each created with a specific intention behind it. The idea that scent can carry energy, emotion, and storytelling became the foundation of everything she creates today. 

Building community, she grew Facebook groups, experimented with advertising, and connected with people who were spiritually aligned and excited about what she was creating. What started as a small online Etsy shop slowly grew into a group of customers who truly believed in her vision.  By 2023, Elysa felt ready to step outside of the internet and meet people in real life. Spirit Fest had been on her mind for some time, but the booth fee was more than she could invest. Instead of letting that stop her, dedicated customers helped crowdfund her first booth. Elysa’s first show was Sarasota Spirit Fest and that experience opened doors beyond her dreams.

 She is now expanding to 6 out of state shows this year, including Spirit Fest Memphis. What started as a small online venture has turned into a creative path centered around scent, storytelling, and connection. Today Elysa creates fragrances and products designed to feel intentional, magical, and personal because scent is one of the most powerful ways we express who we are.