An #SGSF Mentee’s Perspective

An #SGSF Mentee’s Perspective

Being a mentor with #SGSF has changed my outlook on the power of storytelling. There’s nothing like sitting across from an ambitious high school student. I learned that in sharing my college/career “lessons-learned”, I get to be a tiny part in...
Planning Your Q4 or 2026 Offsite?

Planning Your Q4 or 2026 Offsite?

If your team has ever dreaded “team building” time, it’s probably not them. It’s the format. At the first soapmaking conference I ever attended, the organizers hosted a crafting station with an enthusiastic guide welcoming us to dive in. I love how this...

St. Florian Prayer Cards

“Yes, there’s a patron saint for soapmakers.”I’m relaunching my soap line! It only makes sense to start local. I went on a Houston ingredient hunt. My goal? Make my very first uniquely Texan batch.But before I start, I have a prayer ritual.It’s...
HSCG 2024

HSCG 2024

Throwback to HSCG 2024. Guess who found the coveted silver spatula 🥄 AND won a gift card from the amazing conference team? 🙋🏾‍♀️That leap to attend last year’s conference led to- New friends- New techniques- New stories to share in my soapmaking workshopsIf you...

What scent teaches us about leadership

Soofia leaned in, pipette in hand. “You smell it now? More of the frankincense, right?”We were deep in the middle of blending essential oils during a private soapmaking session when this simple but powerful moment unfolded.At first, Soofia wasn’t sure which...