The Live Soap School Presents
"More Than Soap"
The First Virtual Soap Summit
A 2-Day Virtual Summit with 14 leading experts from all corners of the world teaching more than soap including how to make homemade soap, natural skincare at home, leveraging online tools and more.
You can make your own soap, lotion, body butters, bath bombs candles and more right at home and we are going to teach you.
More than soap, is the world's first ever Virtual Soap Summit where you will learn how to make it yourself without leaving the house. Additionally if you are a business owner or aspiring business owner you will develop the skills necessary to build your online business with podcasting, live streaming, online stores and social media. We have a wide array of diverse topics and experienced speakers to keep both beginners and advanced attendees engaged.
More than soap, 10% of all conference proceeds will go to local organizations of speakers to assist with the Corona Virus efforts.
Join us and Raise the Bar! More than Soap!
This Year's Speakers
We have an exciting lineup of speakers! Whether you are a budding hobbyist, just getting started, or a full-time pro, you will get a wealth of resources out of the summit. With social-distancing you don't need to worry about leaving your home and you can make everything Right At Home. We are bringing the summit to you online, meet us there! Check out our amazing speaker lineup and topics below.
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Zakia Ringgold Chief Lather Maker, Live Soap School
Keynote
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Keith Bertrand Owner, Good, Clean, Fun, Soaps & Crafts
The Beauty and Simplicity of Melt and Pour Soap
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High Top Soaps
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Marilyn Dice Artisan & Owner, Island Fresh Skincare
Intro to Candlemaking
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Zakia Ringgold Chief Lather Maker, Live Soap School
Live Streaming 101
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Connie Sue Gilkeson-Boggess Owner/Maker, Good Horse Scents
Lotion Making For Beginners: It makes Good Horse Sense!
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How to Make Luscious Body Butter
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Activated Charcoal in Handmade Soap
You Don't Even Need to Leave Your House - Attend From Your Computer, Phone or Tablet
Unlike in-person conferences, which are being canceled and postponed due to social distancing. More than Soap is The First Virtual Soap Summit delivered entirely online to give you the skills to thrive in such a time as this and beyond!
View the schedule
3 days
14 speakers
3 categories
Kickstarting Your Retail Dreams
April 11, 2020, 11:30 PM
Janae Tyars
Owner | Soap Maker | Graphic Designer, Tyars Essentials
High Top Soaps
April 11, 2020, 03:00 PM
Sarah Shepherd
Bringing Herbs Into Your Life and Business
April 12, 2020, 09:30 PM
Debra Sturdevant
Owner/Formulator, Country Artist Botanicals
How to Make Luscious Body Butter
April 11, 2020, 08:00 PM
Kim Glenn
Owner & Chief Bubblesmith, Bubblin'Glenn Soapworks
With 14 speakers, the skills you need are just a click away
Our experts will be sharing years of knowledge, easy to follow recipes and advice. If you’re focused on learning how to make soap, candles, lotion, natural skincare or growing your handmade business online we've got you covered.
Meet the speakersMeet The Host
#MoreThanSoap
Hi, I'm Zakia.
I created the More Than Soap - Virtual Soap Summit because I was truly disappointed to find several of my favorite training and soap making industry events being canceled and postponed due to Social Distancing. For the past 5 years I have attended and spoken at several conferences all across the United States and credit a large portion of my knowledge and business growth to these experiences.
Additionally I have spent the last 15 years building virtual experiences and online courses for the corporate space and decided to take those skills and apply it to the industry I love - Handmade Natural Skincare.
There is a growing interest in making handmade products...specifically soap and hand sanitizer as the grocery aisles continue to get depleted so I reached out to my favorite soapers and skincare enthusiasts in the industry to put together an unforgettable virtual experience for you at home.
My mission for the Virtual Soap Summit is to raise the bar along with some truly talented handmade skincare artisans. It is my hope that you will be educated, inspired and motivated to discover the craft of handmade soap and to hold a communal space for makers and would-be makers to come together and grow! If you are ready to start making your own natural skincare or to finally start using online tools to grow your handmade business, you're going to find this summit valuable.
-SoapLadyZ
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