Bright Endeavors

We are honored to be one of the Employment Social Enterprises featured at CJC Presents: The Impact Exchange, the Chicago Jobs Council Fall Friendraiser on Thursday, October 8, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM on the rooftop at Midwest Coast Brewing.

The evening celebrates mission-driven organizations that create jobs for people facing barriers to work, and it comes shortly after Illinois formally recognized Employment Social Enterprises in state law, opening new access to funding and programming.

At Bright Endeavors, young moms in our job training program hand-pour every candle while building skills, earning income, and working toward long-term economic independence. You'll find us at the Fall Friendraiser alongside other organizations doing this work, plus you'll enjoy networking, appetizers, local craft b**r, and a raffle that gives back. We would love to see you there, so grab your spot at cjc.net/fallfriendraiser.

It’s diffuser swap day at my house. Fall is in the air and I am tucking away my Heirloom Tomato diffuser (till next summer, old friend!) and replacing it with the Coffee & Cashmere diffuser. One reed is perfect for my small house that needs a constant flow of beautiful scent. What’s your favorite Bright Endeavors product and how do you use it? Let me know in the comments!

How do you want your home to feel this fall? We put together four pairings so you can shop by mood, each combining a candle with incense and either bath salts or a reed diffuser.

The Fall Reset: Whitebark Pine Candle, Argentine Lemon Incense, and Lavender Bath Salts, for a fresh, calm reset.

Cozy Night In: Vanilla Sugar & Berries Candle, Coffee & Cashmere Incense, and Lavender Bath Salts, for a slow night at home.

First Hint of Fall: Sparkling Pear C***r Candle, Argentine Lemon Reed Diffuser, and Rosewood Peppercorn Incense, for the first cool days.

Warm Welcome: Bright Lights Cardamom & Clove Candle, Sugared Grapefruit Incense, and Argentine Lemon Reed Diffuser, for guests at the door.

Find every product in these pairings at brightendeavors.org. Which mood are you choosing?

We love helping with personalized candle gifts for life's meaningful celebrations. Whether you're celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah, a Quinceañera, a Kwanzaa gathering, or another milestone, your guests will love their custom candle favors. Customize your candles for service participant gifts, welcome gifts for out-of-town visitors, morning-after brunch gifts, or any celebration moment - all with your name, date, or theme on the label! Get started at brightendeavors.org/pages/corporate-gifting.

🚨NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Bring a little warmth home with this charming house-shaped incense holder. Designed with a sweet chimney detail, the holder lets fragrant incense smoke drift gently from the chimney, creating the cozy feeling of a home filled with good energy. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your space, it makes a thoughtful gift for new homeowners, cozy-home lovers, or anyone who enjoys a little ritual with their favorite incense. Get yours now at our link in bio.

Bright Endeavors is proud to sponsor the Third Annual American Business Women's Day Luncheon, hosted by the Professional Moms Community Network — we would love for our Chicago-area professional women contacts to join us!

📅 Friday, September 25 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍The Glen Club, Glenview, IL

Spend the afternoon networking with incredible women in business, enjoying a great lunch, and hearing from keynote speaker Kristen Jacobsen — therapist, author, and TEDx speaker — on what it really means to know your worth.

All professional women are welcome, no membership required. Seats are limited, so grab yours now — we can't wait to see you there!

🎟️ Get your ticket: https://dashboard.eventcombo.com/e/third-annual-american-business-womens-day-luncheon-79662

Fall is settling in, and the shift from summer to fall is the perfect time to give every room its own signature scent. Each space calls for its own mood, and we've matched a fragrance to fit.
Bright Lights Cardamom & Clove brings warmth to the living room.
Whitebark Pine keeps the home office fresh and focused.
Vanilla Sugar & Berries adds calm to the bedroom.
Sparkling Pear C***r brightens the kitchen.
Each candle is handcrafted by moms in our paid job training program. Shop the full collection at brightendeavors.org.

New from the studio: Argentine Lemon Incense Cones. This bright, zesty fragrance fills your space with clean, uplifting energy, perfect for morning routines, meditation, or refreshing your home.

Tip: The tin lid doubles as a holder for your burning cone, so you are ready to go straight out of the box. Each cone is handcrafted by a young mom in our paid job training program at our Chicago studio. Shop now: https://www.brightendeavors.org/products/incense-cones-argentine-lemon