63. A Hobby that Blossomed into a Successful Business with Noah Sivan

The Sivan Collection, founded and creatively designed by Noah Sivan, was the business that was never meant to be. What began as a hobby has grown into a bustling lifestyle brand that is becoming a fixture in many homes along the California coast. Noah Sivan had a vision of presenting effortless and refined products that are both affordable and visually appealing.    The Sivan Collection adds uniqueness and creativity to the modern space and prides itself on presenting a refined and stylish way of life.   Keep in touch with him @noah_sivan  @thesivancollection   “To be very innovative, to standout, you don't want to [create] a normal candle smell, you want to be different and exotic. And that's what’s gonna draw people into your product. ”   “Your candles in particular can change the mood or the tone of the room based on the fragrance.”   “I'm always trying to do something a bit different. And honestly, why don't I  like having [new] hobbies? Because if I discover a new hobby, I somehow manage to figure out a way to turn it into a business.”   Connect with me: Email: [email protected] Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities Help me self-publish my mom’s book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

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Mayly Tao is a Teochew, Khmer, and Thai first generation Asian American woman based out of Southern California who is the host of Short & Sweet Podcast. She explores themes relating to women empowerment, entrepreneurs, and uplifting and highlighting AAPI stories. She shares a fresh outlook on a variety of topics, sharing anecdotes regarding small business, systems, branding, and partnerships from her experience of owning her own bakery and multiple businesses. She brings on guests in a variety of industries, including women in tech, cannabis, philanthropy, and much more. At the end of her podcast, she has her guests share five golden nuggets or takeaway messages to her listeners. You can support her here: https://linktr.ee/maylytao Mayly Tao is LA’s self-proclaimed Donut Princess, owner of Donut Princess Los Angeles, a donut bouquet delivery concept. You can find her ”Securing the Box” at @donutprincessla. She stars in the Donut King Documentary, as seen on Hulu and across domestic flights across the US. Her uncle, Ted Ngoy, sponsored hundreds of Cambodians to come to America and helped them manage and own their own donut shops. She also has her own YouTube where she visits Cambodian-owned donut shops and highlights their stories. She hopes to elevate Asian American voices and representation and vows to create a legacy for the next generation of Asian Americans.