Stacey Schwartz

About

I'm Stacey and I'm the creator behind Selāh Ethical Goods Studio; a handcrafted and ethically sourced concrete candles + home decor company based in southern Saskatchewan. I grew up on a family ranch in the river valley along Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan. Being raised in a ranching family that values being good stewards of the land, provided many life lessons over the years. The importance of faith, integrity, resilience, commitment, and perseverance, which I carry with me today. When I started Selāh, I wanted to make sure Purpose was a significant part of even the smallest of details. Investing in human dignity from beginning to end. From the ingredients I use and source; to the processes, I take to handcraft each item; to the hands (you) who buy our goods; and most importantly, those that we give our profits back to. As a Maker, I have woven my own heart into this little business. Each piece tells a story and carries with it meaning. For over a decade I had been actively involved in anti-trafficking efforts across Canada and had to re-evaluate how I could continue to be involved without losing myself in the process. The art of Selāh (meaning to pause + reflect) and finding life's rhythms played a significant part in navigating this season. My goal was to find a more sustainable way to continue that could also offer an invitation for others wanting to help make an impact in the anti-trafficking space in a very tangible way. Selāh is an invitation for those wanting to help fight human trafficking through the means of a socially conscious purchase.