At only 12 years old, Edmonton-based Lylah Janvier has already turned her passion into a growing online business.
About a year and a half ago, the young entrepreneur began asking her parents for permission to launch an online candy store and share videos of her candy-making process on social media. Inspired by similar creators on TikTok, Lylah believed she could do it too.
Initially, her parents were hesitant and doubted whether anyone would actually buy candy online. Her father, Lorenzo Janvier, admitted he was skeptical and said no at first.
But Lylah didn’t give up. Like many determined kids, she kept asking until her parents finally agreed.
In early 2025, she launched her website, Candy Craze, along with Facebook and TikTok pages. Her first few videos received limited attention, but Lylah wanted to improve and stand out. With a few changes in content style, her videos soon began reaching thousands of viewers.
The attention quickly translated into sales. Within just over a week, hundreds of orders started coming in through the website.
Today, Candy Craze has grown into a successful venture with over 20,000 followers on TikTok, 4,000 on Facebook, and dozens of daily orders. Customers can choose from more than 100 candy flavours sourced from around the world.
Beyond business success, Lylah and her father hope to inspire other Indigenous youth by showing them what’s possible at a young age.
The father-daughter duo will soon travel to Saskatchewan to speak at a youth conference, sharing their journey and encouraging young people to believe in themselves.
Looking ahead, Lylah dreams of seeing her candy sold in retail stores and eventually opening her own physical candy shop.
