Brand Story: Jenny & Zenaural™

Jenny Wang’s candle journey began in the 1990s, when she arrived in the United States with little more than a suitcase and a vision. Growing up in a hometown shaped by petrochemical refineries, she was surrounded by paraffin—the familiar material that became her first medium of expression.

In 1995, a small garage in Queens, NY became the birthplace of her first brand, ROMIA®.
What started as a passion for form and fragrance soon reached specialty boutiques, neighborhood shops, and national retailers including Macy’s, Sterns, Bon Marché, and Pier 1 Imports. ROMIA® candles even made their way to Fifth Avenue, across from Central Park, and Jenny’s early work was recognized in Who’s Who of Business Executives (2001–2002).

Three decades later—after a successful career in transportation and the global ingredients industry—Jenny returns to her roots with Zenaural™, a modern evolution of that original craft. Today’s collection reflects a new chapter: plant-based wax blends, premium Makesy fragrances, and meticulous hand-poured production in small batches across the USA.

Zenaural™ candles are no longer simply sources of light. They are sculptural forms, painterly textures, and quiet rituals—objects created to bring clarity, serenity, and a refined sensory experience into the home. Each piece is shaped and finished by hand, its subtle variations making it uniquely its own.

More than a brand, Zenaural™ is Jenny’s story rekindled: honoring where she began, embracing the art of making by hand, and offering a modern expression of light—one defined by intention, grace, and enduring beauty.

Founder Bio

Jenny Wang began her candle journey in 1995, soon after arriving in the United States. What started as a small studio in Queens grew into ROMIA®, a brand whose handcrafted candles reached national retailers such as Macy’s, Bon Marché, and Pier 1 Imports, and earned recognition in Who’s Who of Business Executives. These early years formed her foundation in material craft, discipline, and design.

As her career expanded, Jenny took on work that bridged industries and countries. She became the China agent for leading American and European road-maintenance equipment manufacturers—supporting their entry into the rapidly developing China market and contributing, in her own way, to the growth of China’s highway infrastructure.
Later, as the U.S. representative for the China Highway & Transportation Society, she helped build channels of communication between China and international transportation organizations, serving as a connector in a highly specialized field.

Her path then led to the global health and nutrition industry, where she worked across U.S.–China supply chains and built a business grounded in quality, trust, and the responsibility of helping others thrive.

Yet through all these chapters, the craft that began in 1995 remained her quiet constant. Returning to candle-making is not a departure, but a return to origin—a continuation of the dream that first brought her to the U.S., and a way to create moments of calm and beauty in a fast-moving world.

Zenaural™ is the expression of that return: a modern, sculptural candle studio rooted in intention, artistry, and the pursuit of stillness.