About Us

Meet the Team

The people behind your scent journey.

Founder

Niambi Ingram

Founder & CEO

Niambi Ingram is the founder and CEO of Luminé Bar, the luxury fragrance experience by She Is Candles, LLC. With 27+ years in entertainment and 12+ years in business banking, she has partnered with brands including Jordan Brand, Bank of America, BeyGOOD, Art Basel, and the National Urban League. Birmingham-born and clean-living at heart, Niambi founded She Is Candles, LLC in Los Angeles, California, and built Luminé Bar on one belief: luxury doesn't have to be costly. She holds a Bachelor's in Speech Communications from Tennessee State University, advanced studies at the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Alabama.

As Trusted By

Jordan Brand
Bank of America
BeyGOOD
Art Basel
National Urban League

Adia Ingram

Fragrance & Formulation Expert

Adia Ingram is the scientific mind behind the scent. A former fragrance specialist with Lancôme, she brings a rare blend of artistry and precision to every formulation. Adia holds a Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from Tufts University in Boston, a Master of Science from Mississippi College, a Master's in Biology from Alabama A&M University, and a Bachelor's from Tennessee State University. Her deep background in biology and chemistry makes her Luminé Bar's formulation expert — ensuring every fragrance is balanced, skin-safe, and beautifully made.

Tony L. Wright Jr.

Marketing Strategist & Cologne Expert

Tony L. Wright Jr. leads brand and marketing for Luminé Bar and serves as the team's cologne expert. A UAB marketing graduate, Tony began his career in entertainment at Handprint Entertainment in Los Angeles and today is the founder of Valley Creek Productions, a Birmingham creative-technology company specializing in immersive VR, AR, and interactive storytelling. He also collaborates with the City of Birmingham through its Creatives for Impact initiative. Tony brings a storyteller's eye and a marketer's strategy to how Luminé Bar looks, feels, and connects.