Meet the maker
Jodi Dellaventura is a South Florida local, who grew up working with her parents at their family pizzeria/restaurant. Early in life, she spent some time as a pro wrestler and later stayed in live entertainment when she became a theater scenic designer and prop master. During the 2020 pandemic which resulted in the on-going shutdowns of all theaters, Jodi found herself with an abundance of time on her hands.
Trying to maintain herself occupied and with a never-ending desire to learn new skills, she decided to try out candle making. She was quick to turn their garage into an impromptu candle studio and after months of experimentations, she succeeded in creating some amazing soy wax scented candles. She decided to create a small business by combining her lifelong passion for penguins and with her love of candles Rockhopper Candles was created.
Partners in love, life, and art since 2006, Jodi and Natalie are the creative force behind Rockhopper Candles. What began as a partnership built on Creative self-expression in the theatre world has evolved into a shared mission rooted in healing, connection, and joy. Drawing on years of collaboration as professional theatre artists, they now channel that same passion for storytelling and design into experiences that awaken the senses, restore the spirit, and celebrate the beauty of being human.