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Master Maker Podcast

Join your host, Leigh O'Donnell, Executive Director of the HSCG, for a series of actionable tips, expert interviews, and bursts of inspiration to help you level up your business. Leigh's not just a veteran of the handcrafted soap, cosmetic, and candle industry—she's lived the maker life herself for over 20 years. She's rubbed elbows with industry experts, suppliers, and makers, and she's here to bring their insights directly to you. She has also observed countless handcrafted soap, cosmetic and candle businesses and has learned what works and what propels companies forward.

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    S1 EP8: Building a Thriving Brand with Your Partner ft. Stoney & Baz Morris

    What does it take to run a business with your partner? Leigh chats with Stoney and Baz Morris of Dirty Unicorn about everything from building a successful company with someone you love to how to succeed at trade shows, and everything in between!

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    S1 EP7: Fantastic Fragrances & How to Blend Them ft. Lisa Lester

    In this episode, Leigh talks with fragrance expert Lisa Lester about creating meaningful, unique scents as a maker!

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    S1 EP6: Making a Move: From Home to Storefront ft. Steve Meka

    Are you considering moving from a home-based shop to a brick and mortar location? Listen in as Leigh O'Donnell chats with Steve Meka of STEM Handmade Soap about making the move from home to store, and what to expect as you begin your journey.

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    S1 EP5: Raising the Bar with the Soap Queen ft. Anne-Marie Faiola

    Join Leigh as she sits down with Anne-Marie Faiola, visionary founder of Bramble Berry Handcraft Provisions! The Soap Queen shares her journey in an inspiring episode you don't want to miss. Subscribe for more episodes! Visit the HSCG Resource Center for more inspiration.

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    S1 EP4: Making an Impact: Soap for Hope ft. Samir Lakhani

    Join Leigh as she talks with the inspirational founder of Eco-Soap Bank, Samir Lakhani, who shares his journey into starting the organization and how soap can provide hope to those in need.

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    S1 EP3: Finding Your Maker Identity ft. Priscilla Mensah

    Who are you as a maker? Listen in as Leigh O'Donnell chats with Priscilla Mensah of Super Power Soaps about finding your identity as a maker and carving out a place for yourself in the industry.

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    S1 EP2: Making Social Media Work for You & Your Business ft. Lily Ellison

    In this episode of the HSCG Master Maker Podcast, Executive Director Leigh O'Donnell is joined by maker Lily Ellison to talk about the importance of social media - including why it's crucial to understand the difference between followers and customers.

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    S1 EP1: Unlocking the Power of Essential Oils (ft. Hana Tisserand)

    In this episode of the HSCG Master Maker Podcast, Executive Director Leigh O'Donnell sits down with Hana Tisserand of the Tisserand Institute to talk about the power of essential oils!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join your host, Leigh O'Donnell, Executive Director of the HSCG, for a series of actionable tips, expert interviews, and bursts of inspiration to help you level up your business. Leigh's not just a veteran of the handcrafted soap, cosmetic, and candle industry—she's lived the maker life herself for over 20 years. She's rubbed elbows with industry experts, suppliers, and makers, and she's here to bring their insights directly to you. She has also observed countless handcrafted soap, cosmetic and candle businesses and has learned what works and what propels companies forward.

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Leigh O'Donnell

Produced by Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild

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Join your host, Leigh O'Donnell, Executive Director of the HSCG, for a series of actionable tips, expert interviews, and bursts of inspiration to help you level up your business. Leigh's not just a veteran of the handcrafted soap, cosmetic, and candle industry—she's lived the maker life herself for...

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