{"id":149300,"date":"2026-05-12T22:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149300"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:03:27","slug":"wick-it-candle-bar-and-owner-danica-hartenfels-featured-on-season-22-of-the-blox-the-worlds-largest-live-in-startup-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149300","title":{"rendered":"Wick It Candle Bar and Owner Danica Hartenfels Featured on Season 22 of The Blox, the World\u2019s Largest Live-In Startup Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"[May 12, 2026 ] \u2014 Wick It Candle Bar is proud to announce its feature on Season 22 of The Blox, the largest live-in startup competition in the world, produced by BetaBlox.<\/p>\n<p>Season 22 is now officially live, showcasing entrepreneurs from across the country as they compete, collaborate, and grow their businesses in an intense, hands-on environment designed to accelerate success. As part of the cast, Wick It Candle Bar brings its unique, experience-driven candle-making concept to a national audience, highlighting creativity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>The Blox offers viewers an inside look at what it really takes to build and scale a business\u2014from strategy and branding to leadership and resilience. The series is now available to stream on the Apple App Store and Facebook by searching \u201cThe Blox\u201d or \u201cBetaBlox.\u201d Also, this year, for those who wish to binge-watch all at once, you can watch all episodes via their blog.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dk67hmgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SK8v0py0JTizfwVhUyG67VKnUgIWrlIDiYg7VIVXEiMLjk_EUhX6LxamtjiVimEH7eRqnoUXXCOlQCOw_k8MoXTpRyGreNAIflTfiHnmeSWaY_KRXKTJy2v_egkUrdQpL74FBN3bDnJP6Ykmfj58WNasi4JhPREFSI6XvW6E0nb-4CG_iifR6QQYBUmuf7wb56yCIYnTPiZrVsdLVKOCDg==&amp;c=q99DgYzbklKnT0r7S51ZQ5DxfTV39gsq0Q74MaKyDAo9ChxGJpCZzQ==&amp;ch=iEdiC9pPwJU0XgI87NgfyGrqo4ZTsdhgzaHWHe-3aqP4fXCclm_fXw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dk67hmgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001SK8v0py0JTizfwVhUyG67VKnUgIWrlIDiYg7VIVXEiMLjk_EUhX6LxamtjiVimEH7eRqnoUXXCOlQCOw_k8MoXTpRyGreNAIflTfiHnmeSWaY_KRXKTJy2v_egkUrdQpL74FBN3bDnJP6Ykmfj58WNasi4JhPREFSI6XvW6E0nb-4CG_iifR6QQYBUmuf7wb56yCIYnTPiZrVsdLVKOCDg%3D%3D%26c%3Dq99DgYzbklKnT0r7S51ZQ5DxfTV39gsq0Q74MaKyDAo9ChxGJpCZzQ%3D%3D%26ch%3DiEdiC9pPwJU0XgI87NgfyGrqo4ZTsdhgzaHWHe-3aqP4fXCclm_fXw%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778720454080000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sm0e45QJiK165FDoI0WwV\">https:\/\/www.betablox.com\/<wbr \/>episode\/season-22-is-bringing-<wbr \/>the-heat-s22e1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis experience was an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and represent our brand on a larger stage,\u201d said Danica Hartenfels, owner of Wick It Candle Bar. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to share this journey and inspire others to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check out Wick It Candle Bar\u2019s trailer here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dk67hmgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001SK8v0py0JTizfwVhUyG67VKnUgIWrlIDiYg7VIVXEiMLjk_EUhX6LxamtjiVimEHTaFZoRVzQ7a3QapnjxOGzl8Sv9Pn8OapT7pqq0yO8jczkB6jFgo6_EcMZFDt7VFPVICzcEJIX8DY96a1vGZt6MGCohYIXUeqEFtwCYEUuWFpk4r2FtANJw==&amp;c=q99DgYzbklKnT0r7S51ZQ5DxfTV39gsq0Q74MaKyDAo9ChxGJpCZzQ==&amp;ch=iEdiC9pPwJU0XgI87NgfyGrqo4ZTsdhgzaHWHe-3aqP4fXCclm_fXw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dk67hmgbb.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001SK8v0py0JTizfwVhUyG67VKnUgIWrlIDiYg7VIVXEiMLjk_EUhX6LxamtjiVimEHTaFZoRVzQ7a3QapnjxOGzl8Sv9Pn8OapT7pqq0yO8jczkB6jFgo6_EcMZFDt7VFPVICzcEJIX8DY96a1vGZt6MGCohYIXUeqEFtwCYEUuWFpk4r2FtANJw%3D%3D%26c%3Dq99DgYzbklKnT0r7S51ZQ5DxfTV39gsq0Q74MaKyDAo9ChxGJpCZzQ%3D%3D%26ch%3DiEdiC9pPwJU0XgI87NgfyGrqo4ZTsdhgzaHWHe-3aqP4fXCclm_fXw%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778720454080000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2db0oCOxR_12YRgiaCxlxB\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/zx7wUjFZkkI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurs interested in participating in future seasons can apply through the BetaBlox website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Wick It Candle Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wick It Candle Bar offers hands-on, customizable candle-making experiences where guests can create personalized scents in a fun, welcoming environment, anywhere!\u00a0Focused on creativity and connection, Wick It Candle Bar continues to expand their presence both in person and online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nWick It Candle Bar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[May 12, 2026 ] \u2014 Wick It Candle Bar is proud to announce its feature on Season 22 of The Blox, the largest live-in startup competition in the world, produced &hellip; 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