What is your favorite Bramble Berry product?
I just love Bramble Berry and choosing just one of my favorite products is difficult. If I had to choose something it would be Bramble Berry Fragrance Oils! They smell so good and really give my products a professional touch.

My favorites right now are Yuzu and Energy. Just about all of my soap making supplies come from Bramble Berry; I love the high quality products and  friendly customer service I get from the company.

What sort of advice would you give to those soapers just starting their businesses?
The advice that I would give soapers just starting out is to take your time. Learn all you can about the soap making process before you start. I was nervous about using lye for the first time because it is dangerous if not handled properly.

I recommend that new soapers watch You Tube videos about soapmaking, especially Anne-Marie’s how-to videos at Soap Queen TV. Once you understand the process and know the safety precautions, soapmaking is a fun and rewarding craft. There is just something special about using a useful product like soap and knowing that you made it!

What is your favorite type of product to make?
Right now I am trying to make every type of soap there is. I’ve made cold process soap, hot process soap, liquid soap and melt and pour soap. I like to try  to make everything just to get a feel for it and to say I’ve done it. My favorite type of  product to make is the faux funnel pour technique in cold process soap. I like using different colors and fragrances to make a unique soap.

How did you come up with the name for your business?
My business name comes from a nickname my mom called me when I was little. I thought it would be a fun and personal name to my business.

What inspires you to create?
I am inspired to create by looking at other soap makers products on Facebook, Pinterest, and soapmaking blogs. I really admire the creativity of my fellow soapmakers and I am continually inspired by their work. When I started out, I had doubts about my ability to create beautiful soaps like the ones I have seen so many others make. My confidence was boosted by following the Soap Queen blog, Soap Queen You Tube videos and making many of the projects Anne-Marie created.

My biggest inspiration is Anne-Marie — we are about the same age and I am in awe of what she has done with Bramble Berry, her blog, you tube channel, and her strong work ethic. My goal is to be a soapmaker like her: I want to make beautiful products, give back to the community and run a successful company.