Soap and Soul with Lisa Bronner and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps

Fans of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are legion, and everyone can share a Dr. Bronner story of when they first encountered the brand. Many people wax nostalgically about the first time they experienced the zing of the famous Peppermint Castile Soap. There are also Reddit threads about people trying to read the famous label. The Dr. Bronner soap company is guided by their Cosmic Principles which they list on their web site and the label states this message that I wish all companies would follow- In all we do, let us be generous, fair and loving to Spaceship Earth and all it’s inhabitants. For we’re All One or None! My guest is Lisa Bronner, the granddaughter of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, founder of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps. What started as a simple family soap making operation in Germany in 1858 has flourished over five generations. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap with it’s iconic label and unmistakable scents is the top selling soap in the US natural marketplace and is a 170 million dollar a year business with a big facility in Vista, California and 250 employees. We talk about Lisa's new book Soap & Soul, green tips for healthy living, and the fascinating history of the company. Check out Lisa's web site and sign up for the newsletter Get the book Soap & Soul here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices