I am thankful to live in a generous community and have the opportunity to attend neighborhood meetings and connect with residents each week. One thing I always come home with? I am blown away by the willingness of people! The willingness to step up and fill in the gaps! The willingness to give of time, talents and resources. The willingness to cultivate change! I am inspired by those around me daily. I began thinking about what that looks like for my business. This has to be about more than just making great soap, right? There are lots of reasons why I...
Wow!! One year ago tomorrow, Sixth Street Soapery was launched! It has been a whirlwind of a year, full of, well, HUSTLE! From logos to labels, formulating to fine tuning, manufacturing to marketing and everything in between. Lots of work, and I wouldn't change a thing. The biggest lesson I learned over the past year is you can't do it alone. (Well, maybe YOU could, but I couldn't. And I wouldn't want to.) As I reflect on this past year of tears and triumphs, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Gratitude to so many dear friends and family who came alongside me in...