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Podaras Home TM Essential Oil Candles
Vibrational Energy Candle Collection
Out of my attempt to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy for my family and my own psychophysiological activities, I created "Vibrational Energy Candles" to be used at our home. Using only premium grade essential oils and 100% natural soy wax, my candles offer gentle and pleasant scent in each space while supporting brain functions such "Focus & Concentrate", "Relaxing & A Good Night's Sleep", "Energizing & Mood Boosting", "Calm & Meditation", and "Positivity & Joyful Day."
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Growing Joy With Ann Podaras
Mom/Lifestyle Youtube Channel
Through this YouTube channel, I document and share with you how I find JOY in everything I do. Because life is too precious to not celebrate.
The Big Jace Show
Kid YouTube Videos
"The Big Jace Show" was created to share the fun things that we do as a family from cooking, to playing toys, to exploring a park.
Fine Art
Soft Pastel Painting
"Painting came to me very naturally. Much like writing.
It's my way of showing my love and sharing my joy."
- Ann Podaras
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Bio
Naturally gifted and nurturally raised in a family of fine art father, floral artist mother, and prose and performing art grandparents, Ann was installed the love of art since a young age. She earned Bachelor of Art from Chiang Mai University (2003), Thailand and completed several art courses through continuous education at Georgetown University in D.C. and Yellow Barn, Glen Echo Center in Maryland. Early in her career, Ann worked as an intern for Thai News Agency in Bangkok and then a marketing coordinator for Accor Asia Pacific before obtaining MBA from Trinity Washington University (2008) in D.C. Afterward, she spent over a decade working for several U.S. Defense agencies before resigning in late 2017. Today, Ann works full-time as a Youtube Creator, Writer, and Painter (pastel and watercolor), and is more passional than ever about bringing JOY to others through her various art forms.
Artist Statement
“Growing up in a rural of Thailand, I witnessed many poverties and illnesses in my hometown that caused many of my family and neighbors to suffer. But I was also shown by my community how various art forms (especially, painting, dancing, singing, and floral arrangement) could lift a person’s spirit and bring Hope and JOY. As an artist of multiple disciplines, I used several techniques to best express my work. But one thing that I will always thrive for the best is to make sure that each of my work produces SMILES on my audiences’ faces and bring the most JOY to them.”
