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...

Any guesses?

Hi Friend,I’m relaunching one of my most loved soap bars.And here’s a hint: it’s inspired by that cozy, earthy, golden fruit that shows up just when the air starts to change. 🍂Any guesses?Yup.Real puree. Real skin-loving ingredients. And a whole lot...

What makes a workshop truly inspiring?

What makes a workshop truly inspiring?Not slides.Not swag.Authentic conversation. Hands-on moments. Shared stories. And soap. 🧼After our Storytelling Through Soapmaking session, one attendee wrote:“This felt like a vacation at work! I hadn’t reflected on how I...

Goat Milk, Grit, and Grace

On Saturday, Soofia made goat milk soap from scratch.On her FIRST try.And that’s not even the bravest thing she did.As rosemary and lavender essential oils waft through the air, Soofia and I talked about:→ Setting audacious goals→ Claiming legacy→ Creativity for...