The Beauty of Storytelling Through Candle Creation and Screenwriting with Niya Smith (Aug 10, 2022)

In this episode, Helena Morgane chats with Niya Smith (creator of By Niya) about her journey as a creative using candle creation and screenwriting as her main channels for storytelling and honoring her values and spiritual beliefs.
Niya Smith is a multi-hyphenate creative focusing primarily on screenwriting and candle creation. based in Los Angeles she is also 1/4 of the executive assistant team at Heroes and Villains Entertainment. In 2020, soon after relocating to LA, Niya joined Hillman Grad Productions as Lena Waithe's personal assistant and wrote her first pilot titled bloom. That same year, she relaunched her candle collection By Niya, a luxury soy wax candle brand specializing in a fragrant scent journey. After a three-week journey across southeast Asia, Niya wanted to re-create the feeling of each location to share with others. With intentional scent tests, the signature collection was birthed and the brand continues to grow. In 2021, Niya stepped into the role of assistant director for Master of None (Netflix). Today, you can find Niya navigating the creative waters and learning so much along the way.
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