Our Story
2020
The Injury That Changed Everything
In October 2020, during my final year of high school, I injured myself at a football tournament.
A physio couldn’t help much, and after months without progress, a specialist told me I’d be off the field for at least four more months. I sat in my car after that appointment and cried.
Football had been my world, and in an instant, it felt like it was all slipping away.
Mentally Hitting a Wall
The injury took a serious toll on my mental health. Without football, I lost my sense of routine, purpose, and identity.
Rehab was slow and draining, and I struggled with anxiety and low moods. It was a heavy, confusing time, and I didn’t know how to pull myself out of it.
2021
A Small Spark
A few months into rehab, I sat down with my mum and sister. They gently encouraged me to find something creative to focus on. My sister reminded me how much I loved candles — how I’d always stopped to smell them in stores.
That conversation stuck with me. A few days later, I ordered my first candle-making kit. It became a peaceful part of my day and gave me something to look forward to, even when rehab felt endless.
October 2021
Sea Zen Begins
On October 1st, 2021, I made my first Sea Zen candle. As I dove deeper into aromatherapy, I found how certain scents like lavender helped calm my mind and ease me into sleep.
I also learned how many candles on the market were made with synthetic ingredients. I wanted to do better — to create something natural, clean, and meaningful. That became the heart of Sea Zen.
2021-2023
Rebuilding Myself
That simple act of making candles sparked a bigger shift. I started building better habits: less screen time, meditation, cold water swims, reading, and eventually getting back into the gym.
I began to feel more grounded and more like myself — but stronger, more present, and more intentional. I didn’t just heal physically — I grew in ways I never expected.
Today
Sea Zen as a Lifestyle
Now, I’m fully healed — and I feel better than ever.
Sea Zen is more than just a candle brand. It’s a reflection of everything I’ve learned about slowing down, being present, and reconnecting with yourself.
What started as a personal healing journey has grown into a movement. Sea Zen is a lifestyle — rooted in natural well-being, mindfulness, and growth. I created it to help others find the same sense of calm, clarity, and connection that helped change my life.