Career Reflection Sticks When It’s Hands-On

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Ingredients

Career reflection is more effective when you can see, hold, and share it.In my workshops, I don’t just ask people to answer prompts like “What do you want more of in your next season of work?” I have them answer with their hands. They create soap bars that...
An #SGSF Mentee’s Perspective

An #SGSF Mentee’s Perspective

by | Aug 12, 2025 | Ingredients

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?

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Ingredients

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

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Ingredients

“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...