More Than Soap
Live Soap SchoolRaising the BAR to One Million Empowered
Soap Making
Learn how to make soap in Live Soap School. Control the ingredients in your families skincare, start a new hobby or even your own cosmetics business right from home. Our Soap Making programs have all the information you need to start and grow your handmade passion.
Online Business
Ready to turn your handmade craft into cash by starting an online business? Live Soap School has the program for you to get your products online and in front of your potential customers. Click below to download our Free Craft to Cash Workbook.
Free Soap Supply Guide
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Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to raise the bar on economic opportunity for 1 million people through natural skincare, soap making and digital technology. I KNOW…crazy RIGHT!
So, how do we get there?
Eliminate the biggest barriers to education: cost, time, and accessibility. Produce the most impactful content, while inspiring and leveraging media platforms, social networks, and distance based learning tools.
Welcome to Live Soap School!
More Than Soap – Virtual Soap Summit
I was scheduled to speak at several industry events which have all been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, so I decided to create the world’s First Virtual Soap Summit happening live and online April 11 & April 12. Join us to learn how to make soap at home and so much more. The Conference is 100% Online so you can maintain social distance while interacting with 14 speakers teaching Natural Product Making and Running a Home Business. Click Here to Register
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To Help You Take the First Step
Attend the Virtual Soap Summit To Start and Grow Your Home-based Business
If you have ever wanted to make your own natural skincare at home or want to learn how to get your business online, attend the 2020 Virtual Soap Summit. This two day online conference teaches you soap making, lotion making, candle making, online business and more.
Shea Butter Soap Recipe and Video Tutorial
Make your own Shea Butter Soap with this easy to follow palm free recipe. Watch the video tutorial to make your very own homemade soap with coco butter and shea butter.
Attend the Virtual Soap Summit To Start and Grow Your Home-based Business
If you have ever wanted to make your own natural skincare at home or want to learn how to get your business online, attend the 2020 Virtual Soap Summit. This two day online conference teaches you soap making, lotion making, candle making, online business and more.
Marketing Idea – How to Market Your Business Online For FREE
Today I'm going to share with you the one online business marketing tip that is highly underutilized but extremely successful. AD it's 100% Free! Before I tell you what it is or why you should be using it, you may be wondering how I know that it actually works. I can...
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Attend the Virtual Soap Summit To Start and Grow Your Home-based Business
If you have ever wanted to make your own natural skincare at home or want to learn how to get your business online, attend the 2020 Virtual Soap Summit. This two day online conference teaches you soap making, lotion making, candle making, online business and more.
How to Make Your Own Hand Cleanser with Aloe Vera
Can you make your own Hand Sanitizer? https://youtu.be/uXdmH5kOVw0 With everything going on with Corona virus, interest in hand hygiene has sky rocketed. You may be wondering can you make our own hand sanitizer at home? What are some of the ingredients you need to...
Upcoming Events
Join Me At An Industry Event or Speaking Engagement
CANCELED - New Jersey Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetics Guild Regional Gathering
The New Jersey Gathering is offering an information packed and inspiring conference for handcrafters to come learn and share. I’ll be teaching about online marketing and other topics include: CBD skincare, Wholesaling,Pricing, preservatives and challenge testing.
CANCELED - HSCG 2020 Annual Soap Conference - Hartford Connecticut
THIS LIVE EVENT IN NEW ENGLAND HAS BEEN CANCELLED. They are currently working on an alternative model for paid members. Join me and Soapers from around the world in Hartford Connecticut April 22-25, 2020 for the Annual Soap and Cosmetic Conference. I will be teaching on Systems to Sell Handmade Products online. The annual conference is a great place to meet other makers, learn and talk to industry suppliers
CANCELED - Old Sage Apothecarian Conference
This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Want to learn how to make clear soap with the cold process method? Join me at the 2020 Annual Old Sage Apothecarian conference where I will be teaching cold process soap making.
DIY Thursday
Join me live on Social Media every Thursday at 7pm EST to learn how to make your own skincare products at home with natural ingredients.
Our Programs
Open for Enrollment
Introduction to Soap Making
In this hands-on class you will learn how to make natural soap from scratch, at home, using the ingredients of your choice. Get all the information you need about working with lye, oils, butters, fragrances & additives to make handmade soap at home.
Advanced Soap Making
Learn how to make liquid soap, whipped soap, cream soap and hot process soap in our Advanced Soap Making Class. You can go at your own pace and learn how to select ingredients based on your unique skincare needs. Additionally you will learn how to preserve your products.
Registration Opens April 1.
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Soap Business Bootcamp
Are you ready to take your handmade hobby to a business? Our Soap Business Bootcamp is designed to help you setup your business for profit. In this online program you will learn how to differentiate your product and sell it online.
Registration Opens April 1.
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Online Business Blueprint
Ready to get your business off the ground and online but don’t know where to start? The Online Business Blueprint is designed for you to learn the systems you need to create an online presence. You will create your website, develop your brand, connect with customers and leverage the power of social media to start an online business.
Registration Opens April 1.
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Live Stream Success
Learn how to broadcast live on social media to start or grow your handmade business online. This two part bootcamp teaches you the most effective strategies, tools and platforms to grow your business and brand with Live Streaming.
Registration Opens April 1.
Click Here to get on waiting list.About Us
Get to Know Us
Live Soap School started as a way for me to share my craft of soap making while exploring digital technology. In the process I discovered that I could blend my skills and talents to empower people around the world to start and grow home based businesses with handmade soap, natural skincare and teaching the skills to start and grow an online business.
Our Programs
We offer self-paced online programs to learn how to make soap and natural cosmetics. Additionally, we want you to be successful if you choose to grow your business online. Our Online business blueprint teaches you exactly what you need to know to start a business online.
Consulting Services
Work one on one with Zakia for your handmade soap business or technical support with getting your online business started.
Books
The New Soap Makers Cookbook series is a comprehensive and easy to follow series to jumpstart your handmade soap journey.
Free Resources
Check out our live streams, Youtube tutorials and podcasts to stay up to date on the latest tools, techniques and resources.