Q&A - Spilling the Tea on the Soap Community | Royalty Soaps

[@RoyaltySoaps]

VIDEO TIME STAMPS 00:36 - Marketing Tips for Introverts 01:40 - What percentage of your revenue is KZbin vs. soap sales? 03:05 - Do you see soap making as a long term job? 03:20 - Would you ever open a storefront? 03:45 - Do you plan on having more children? 04:06 - Deets about my wedding day 05:36 - Can Caleb make an entire soap start to finish? 05:48 - Do you use your own soaps? How do they compare to commercial soaps? 06:34 - What would you change about how the soap community treats each other? 07:52 - Worst piece of advice I’ve ever recieved? 10:11 - How much inventory did you start your business with? 10:29 - Did you think you would have leftover soaps after your initial launch? 11:05 - Is having your own website better than having a shop on a marketplace like Etsy? 12:43 - How did you and Caleb meet? 13:40 - How did Caleb propose to you? 15:04 - What is your favorite book? 15:36 - My favorite modern book? 16:06 - What was your backup plan if soap didn’t work out? 18:12 - WHAT SHIPPING COMPANY DO YOU USE? 20:15 - What do you do with your failed batches? 20:45 - Anything in soap world that you think is overhyped? 20:10 - What is your least favorite comment to see on KZbin? 22:45 - Have you ever confronted the other soap maker who was mean to you in the past? 23:42 - Does Caleb have another job? 25:10 - What is the story behind Lily’s name?

[@javacraze]

I'm not sure where else to leave a message for you that you may get it... I think I may have you followed on all your sites... oh I hope that didn't sound stalkerish hahaha... but I was enjoying some of your older videos like the presents and parcels and I was wondering do you still get wonderful presents from people? I was really enjoying some of the older videos with your mom! She's an enjoyable woman and I see where you get your wonderful zest for life! I love seeing how far you've come and just how truly talented you are! You're inspiring and uplifting! Every time I watch a video I want to just jump in and make some soap or get crafty lol! I'm hoping I can FINALLY get a bar of your gorgeous soaps this release date!! I wanted to take the time to thank you for sharing your journey, your tips, your failures, your life, your sisters progress, your lovely baby girl.... just everything with us! You are truly remarkable! I hope you continue to keep making videos! My seven year old daughter and I just love to watch you!

[@archaeologygrl]

Do you use a soap designing program or do you use paper and pencils, markers, etc?

[@archaeologygrl]

Soap designing program or whatever is that something you would recommend to a new soaper?

[@just_me_marla7310]

As a mom, yours must be extremely proud. "I grew because I gave." Wow. That kind of character is taught at home. I hope my child watches me and sees that attitude! ♡♡

[@ladygrndr9424]

Eighty-five days into the "Time of the Great Stay-At-Home" (so years after this video, and many, many years after you started) I found your "Soap Maker Reacts to Viral Soap Hacks" video, and immediately subscribed and followed you. I'm on day 4 of binge watching all your videos, and this one struck an cord, especially the parts about being open and sharing and the rewards that you've seen from that. I am a very-much hobbyist with melt-and-pour soap (90% of what I make are soaps with toys in them to get my son and his friends to wash their hands), but your constant stream of advice, recommendations and "insider secrets" have inspired me to branch out a little more with my soap creations. I will still leave cold process to the experts, but you have also given me so many experts to support! Love your creativity, your positivity, and glad that you are a force for good in the soap making community!

[@triciamccabe7584]

I am a new soaper, started at 60, you ARE very giving and kind and I think you were raised right. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos, keep up the good work and I wish you the great success forever.

[@UtahGmaw99]

Oh thank you I am not alone! lol I am 65 and have wanted to do soaps for 5 or 6 years! A soap making sort of a learker.

[@marytopper9842]

I too am 60 and just starting out. Happy to know I am not alone! Love Katie's attitude, happiness and soaps. Just wish I had Katie's energy at this age LOL

[@triciamccabe7584]

I am happy to know you as well. The world just got a little cozier!

[@ashg91]

So I have been binge watching all your videos. I tell my husband “ok, I’m gonna watch my soaps now”. (Like soap opera 😂, I’m so funny I know 😜) hah.

[@mrshanjohn359]

Ash G I do the same thing!!!!! Hahaha🤣😂🤣 they relax, inspire, and calm me...lol

[@coleenhuff432]

Ash G "Watch your soaps" I love it.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I love this!!

[@twilyghtmattera8448]

I watch with my daughter and she is constantly asking to "watch soap"

[@brunahamabata1]

That is indeed funny. :D :)

[@sporkninja3642]

My hubby proposed quietly too. We had been dating for 3 years and we were slow dancing at his senior prom. He leaned in and whispered in my ear "I know that I don't have a lot, and I don't have a ring, but I love you... Merry me." We've been married 13 years now ❤ quiet is better!

[@laurenbennett4052]

The generosity you show by sharing all of your soaping 'secrets' was one of the things that originally made me such a fan of your channel. Coupled with your infectious, upbeat personality, and AMAZING skills, means I simply love all of your work. You have such an amazing attitude, and deserve all the success you have, and will continue to have ❤️

[@kristycrawford5856]

AMEN TO THIS COMMENT!!!!!

[@RoyalAppleBerry]

Thanks so much doing this video. Very informative and helpful especially about the networks. I've researched so much about them but never heard another soap maker talk about it especially the one you mentioned. Appreciate it soapy sis!

[@RoyaltySoaps]

Royal Apple Berry You bet, Queen! I DEFINITELY recommend staying alone and NOT using a network. They don’t do anything for soap makers, we are wayyyyyyh too niche.

[@RoyalAppleBerry]

And that's a shame for as hard as you work but gurl you don't need their arses anyway. You kickass on your very own love!

[@UtahGmaw99]

I love Katie's videos! I love yours too!

[@mandfscents]

Two of my favs in one comment 😮 Where is the fainting emoji? I’m new but starting with a website, hope everything works out!

[@sassy7506]

I want to thank you for putting yourself out there and being willing to share. For new soapers like myself, it's been invaluble, especially about networks, shipping, getting started and avoiding some of the pitfalls. I truly appreciate your kindness. I've learned so much from you, and you're right- each person has their own style and creativity!

[@corythataylor5172]

My favorite thing about you is that you are such a real person! Thank you for everything you do and tell all of us! I watch you all the time!

[@jo-annjewett7552]

I agree with your "generous" tip!! Sharing comes back as blessings. There was such a dust up over mermaid scales, if you can imagine, last week. All about not sharing and protectionism. Also, love Anne of Green Gables, my daughter's fav. We went to Prince Edward Island and saw it all and a live play. Fabulous!

[@maggiefagan75]

I just wanna say that I love your perspective on marriage and proposals. I have that same view (and so does my boyfriend of almost 4 years) and sometimes I feel overwhelmed by family’s and society’s pressures to have a big, grand, show-offy wedding full of expensive things and obnoxious traditions. If we get married we hope to have something much simpler than expected of us so that it better reflects us as a couple and makes us, rather than our relatives, happiest. It makes me so happy to know such a wonderful woman, someone I admire, shares some of my views, and it makes me feel a little less alone. Thank you

[@SoapyOaksFarm]

As a fellow positive minded soaper I want say kudos to you for your energy and desire to expose the best in others.

[@jonniames1823]

The Afghan for Lilly took several weeks to make, and with 4 kids of my own... always takes a little longer. But knowing you enjoyed the gift and you were appreciative of the craft, so worth it. Paying it forward is something everyone should try. It truly makes you feel so good. I think you are such a kind hearted person and I hope you rub off on the soaping community! Sending you loves of prayers for your family and business. 💜💜

[@yeoldecatwench834]

You are such a sweet and genuine person! Honestly, most people are not going to make soap no matter how many secrets or tips or whatever you share! I’m so glad you made the choice to share because otherwise I would have never stumbled on your channel! And I look forward to your videos every day!! Be yourself because we love it!

[@randomrandom4008]

Hey I like your answer for how you started sharing and giving more concerning your soap making recipes, ingredients, and etc. I think that's awesome! A lot of people want to be taught and honestly it helps the soap making community get more publicity and helps it live on. Since my sister began getting into organic products it led me to wonder what was in soaps and etc and that's how I stumbled upon artisan soaps and better body wash products. Thank you for sharing your designs and methods! It's appreciated. Honestly I could try to copy off your style but I think I will rather learn from it because I don't have the same skill set as you but you also help people have new ideas through your sharing. You are unique and set apart because your soaps are fun, bright, and well designed! Anyways thank you and take care!

[@ashleypike4944]

Ready and waiting for Caleb to make his soap making debut!! 😂 😜

[@tripletoruses]

I think it's so great how you do have this platform where you share a lot. You have a very simple and straight to it type of vibe and i think it creates the trust between producer and consumer. The buyers of your soap know what they're getting and it feels very personal like from an online friend. Love your videos ❤

[@TheMamachey]

I LOVE your answer on generosity, helping and complimenting other people in the same business!! I truly believe that when we give you receive so much more!! You are just the most genuine and sweetest person!

[@jessicadequeant6234]

I'm not quite sure how I stumbled upon your channel but, I am SO glad i did! I've been watching your videos non-stop and researching and learning as much as I can. I have kind of been in a rut creatively and looking for an outlet and I am throughly convinced that soap making is just the thing I need! I used to do melt and pour with my uncle as a child and I'm really looking forward to getting back into it and learning how to make lye soap as well. Thank you so much for all the time, effort and energy you put into your craft and your videos. You are incredibly inspiring!

[@ravishinglather910]

I completely agree with increasing the kindness and supportive attributes in the soap community. Encouraging others is a huge plus. There is room for everyone to prosper. I’m new to the soaping community and I show ever step in my soaping videos. Great video💓✨✨✨

[@marytorbett6780]

First let me say your soaps are amazing to match your personality I watch every one of them over and over and have learned a lot as a new soaper my journey began 6 months ago at 73 and although I have quilted for numerous years and done stained glass I was quite intimidated by this process but surprisingly your video was the first one I watched and I was hooked LOL I am so grateful for you sharing so much including your recipe but also your family and your sharing so much regarding techniques and helpful information as a mother of six and grandmother to 14 I know your family must beam at what a beautiful woman you are inside and out and it speaks to your successes and many more to come I pray. So many soapers choose not to share anything and I try to understand but in the crafts that I have enjoyed sharing was part of the joy of doing it and I am so thankful to have found you or I may not be enjoying trying to create soap I only hope that I can reach some degree of beauty like you create bless you and your family

[@ReneeOdusami]

"When you give, you don't decrease, you increase." Say it louder for the folks in the back! First time coming across your channel, and that response to the worst advice you've gotten and what you'd give to the soap community floored me. Suuuch a beautiful and powerful reminder no matter what you do or make. Instant subbie

[@sjbethke]

I have only bought from you twice, but I have been SO impressed by your shipping. Both packages came very quickly and your packaging perfect for soap. I love that you don't go overboard on packing materials.

[@jenniferm6957]

I seriously love you so much. You're so genuine and generous.

[@trishawalsh9102]

I absolutely love your channels, your soap making is fun yet very informative, your energy & personality shine through your creations & I could sit and watch you making soap all day long. For someone so young you have a very wise head on your shoulders especially where it concerns forgiving and not confronting or putting others down, the world could do with more people like you. 🤗

[@leahrenea2709]

The Facebook soap community can be a great place to learn from. There are some amazing and helpful people there. Unfortunately there are also some awful people there. I got tired of the negativity and don't go in as often. You, yellow cottage and spicy pinecone and others have been wonderfully successful and some people like to make mean comments. Not cool. I have learned so much from watching you guys. I use your recipe, and love it. I have tried others but like yours better. My soap looks nothing like yours because I am an artist. I have no desire to have my soap look like anyone else. Thank you for all that you do!

[@TheElementSoap]

7:52 I didn't think I could adore you more than before, but I was wrong! I've been self-employed for over 20 years (not in soap industry) but I always heard the same horrible advice when I started. You are so very right. When you share, that good karma returns to you in the most interesting and unexpected ways both personally & in business! Thank you for being so transparent! ♥

[@xSilverlavax]

I stumbled on your channel one day by accident. I learned a lot about soap making (which I'll probably never use haha), but what made me subscribe was how genuine and positive you are. You brighten my day every time you post a video!

[@SoyandShea]

Thanks for another great video! You are one of the people who inspired me to add soap into my range of products and I am so happy I did. I am in Australia and was sad to hear it was an Australian who put you down but I am so pleased you ignored them and followed your instinct. I was a member of a few Aust. FB groups, but a few months ago, I pulled out of them as I felt they were pulling me back. I feel so much better for doing so and have been able to grow further. Knowing how much you have grown, it gives me hope that I have done the right thing. I can't thank you enough for your inspiration!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

I think sharing and kindness are absolutely key to these types of homemade businesses. So many people need to just smile and be encouraging to others. Thank you for sharing and caring about us all. I can feel your kindness

[@pamw8102]

You are such a good example of kindness and generosity!

[@teamflyleaf123]

I LOVE your soap videos! I binge watch them every night before bed and its become such a routine for me because the videos are so relaxing. My boyfriend even watches them with me on the occasional night and finds it interesting. Keep doing what you're doing and never stop posting soap making videos!!

[@samanthafudge1615]

You are totally right generosity is key to a happy positive soapy world! I love sharing and helping it’s just so rewarding 😊Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. It’s really appreciated 👍

[@jenniferlane1189]

I just love how positive and bubbly you are! You're videos are so much fun to watch

[@marytopper9842]

You would make a great nurse and our wounded military heroes deserve someone like you to carefor them. That said, am glad you stayed with soap making as my life would be missing an integral part if I did not have your bubbly personality, talent and love of life in it. You are great and I look forward to your Saturday morning downloads each week!

[@vickihittle609]

Katie, I think you have single handedly changed the soaping videos. I have watched others & they are starting to imitate you. What a huge compliment they are giving you. Can't wait till the 6th.

[@hopeintheunseen]

Katie, you are your own marketing. Your values, generosity, kindness, enthusiasm, speak volumes about you. Those qualities, coupled with your dedication to producing quality soaps, serve as a special kind of marketing that no marketing agency could ever create.

[@thebuttercottage526]

I have been in the mood for tea for months. You have been the AMAZINGLY GENEROUS mentor in my mind for years now. I was so happy to see someone with the feeling to share thatI have in business. You have given my business so much that it has been my pleasure to paid it forward. Keep up the awsome generosity of spirit.

[@mariamahaney6345]

I think you're amazing & intelligent & brave. There is no way I could have taken such a leap as a teenager. You're very inspiring. You have a beautiful soul. I am so grateful to have found your channel in 2017, it's been very encouraging & uplifting.

[@Flowers4you761]

Hello Katie! My name is Jana and I just wanted you to know that you are such an inspiration to me! You are so kind and genuine. I started a little soap and candle business on Etsy last September called Odell's Heavenly Scents. I just admire you and the work you do. Your soaps are amazing! My husband David and our son Tim make KZbin videos for his business Odell Complete Concrete. Your husband would maybe enjoy those since he was in the construction business! Thank you for sharing your ideas and ingredients. As a beginner and starting out you are a great help! I enjoy watching your videos, you always put a smile on my face!

[@cryingbroken8824]

😇💕👏👏👏🤷‍♀️👏👏😍 best wishes!!!😘🤔🥳

[@ashleybrycebooks]

I’ve had this desire to share more with my audience/customers for awhile now. Thank you for giving me the push to do it! I’ve admired your channel for so long and all the invaluable information you’ve given me (and I don’t even make CP soap!). Thank you for this great video. 🖤

[@hedgerow.homestead]

I’m sure other people agree with me, but I could listen to you talk for hours! Loved your answers. As a homeschooling mom, I am so glad that you loved your homeschool experience and are planning on homeschooling your children.

[@teridoster5840]

I just love your attitude toward small artisanal business and the soap community (and life in general, actually)! You deserve all the success you've built 💜

[@mrsjokerstout]

I finally get to watch your last couple videos, and I am so happy that I get that opportunity to do so! You are so positive and helpful! Thank you for doing you!

[@suep4049]

06:34...You are such a beautiful person. You have one of the biggest hearts. Never change who you are. The world needs more ppl like you. Happy and Funny!

[@quothraven9458]

Other KZbin soapers should watch this video and learn something from you! Spot on and well done

[@nvdirtfreakful]

Caleb's last soap making adventure was so, so incredibly funny. I still watch it sometimes when I want a good laugh. He definitely has a very unique personality and sense of humor! And watching you two interact together is always bound to be entertaining 😁😁

[@katies598]

You are the most lovely, kind, joyful person. I am INLOVE with your content it’s really helped me de-stress over the past month - thank you

[@minnieandgracebathshop3062]

Thanks for this vid! I have followed you for years and you were one of the first videos I watched when I began my soap journey, so happy to learn so much about you!

[@Zoe-Zaliae]

It doesn't surprise me that you wanted to be a military nurse 😂 you're so kind, sweet and selfless, it's so refreshing to see a genuinely wonderful person on KZbin ^^ keep doing you, Katie you're Awesome! Love from the UK 😁❤

[@homecookingwithkeea6385]

I've been watching your vids for a week and I just love your energy and soaps! I've been playing with soap making and after following you I'm feeling more sure about it.

[@sherylstock8687]

You are an absolute doll. I love the positive attitude, we need more people like you. It is difficult to be so open about your life, but you make it look so easy, thank you for always being yourself, because you are the best.

[@katelynnb2335]

Oh my gosh your life seems like a fairy tail! Your proposal and wedding and little family! Wishing y’all well!!

[@chey0158]

You are the reason I want to start making and selling soap! I started watching you and now I have so many ideas of soaps I want to make! Thank you so much!

[@lounastars224]

You are so kind and generous. I learn so much from you and you are an inspiration to many. Thank you for everything you do.

[@hildarivacepeda7470]

Katie, I love you so much!!! I am sure that if there were more people like you in the world, it would be a much nicer place to live. I am a new soaper and have learned so much from you since I started watching your videos, you are addictive!!!! lol. You are so generous, so fun and so knowledgable. Thank you for being that sparkly, bubbly and happy person and thank you for shining some of your light to us through your videos. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@0ct0pies]

I love that you're so open about what you use and where to get things! Honestly if i didnt have your channel to watch and reference i wouldnt have started making soap myself, but i felt so much good energy and trust with you. Also i love that you and Caleb are basically best friends who are married! it's a shame how common it is for spouses to end up getting sick of each other or saying "ugh i couldnt spend so much time with my spouse" like... why are you married then? why would you marry someone you dont like? XD

[@staceyrogers6125]

I SO appreciate you sharing your tips. I always tell people about how much I've learned from your videos. Thank you so much for being so generous with information. Blessed is a generous giver!

[@siphayo]

Just stumbled upon your channel and I have to say your generosity is a gift to us dreaming of becoming soapmakers. :) please keep it up, your one of my soap heroes if that's a thing. Haha!

[@hollyfayeedman368]

I have been binge watching your videos for a few weeks now and am finally caught up...I think! I am a florist...have you done any soaps with dried flowers or petal embeds inside the soaps or something SUPER realistic like that? I'm not a huge fan of most bottled rose scents, but there are a few that are nice, honeysuckle, lilac, freesia, and hyacinth are my most favorite flower scents...I would LOVE to see you do some!!

[@purplequeen1727]

"Generous Courage". Wow. Just WOW! It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there. Btw, you may not have spent much money on marketing but you are a marketing genius. Great video! Thank you for your giving spirit! Lol "Mr Darcy". I love the classics ;).

[@lostcontrol1981]

I love how much you love your viewers. You don’t just see us as a way to make money. I think people like that don’t last long.

[@lornashandmadesoaps7034]

It's always good to know more about the soap-maker we love to watch, & about things that most soap maker never mention. Thanks for sharing & the info.

[@coleenhuff432]

I think your advice on sharing and giving should be applied to every day life. Your positive attitude is an inspiration.

[@savannalewis1189]

I love how kind and sharing you are! It's so refreshing and I'm so happy you tell us everything! You giving your recipes and secrets will not deter me from wanting to buy soap. As much as my 5 year old wants, I will probably not make soap ever so we will continue to watch and learn and hopefully I can buy a bar at some point :)

[@ruefeee]

Thanks so much miss Kathy, you keep it simple and honest. You have a beautiful spirit and everything you do will prosper.

[@amandacallow1095]

You are so authentic, and genuinely pure of spirit.

[@marynapier2007]

I know this is an older post, but Katie, I have to tell you I love your channel, your amazing creativity, your passion for your craft, and above all your true generous, loving spirit. You inspired me to make soap for the first time last week and it was awesome. The soap turned out great and I didnt blow up my house with the lye, or burn the goats milk when adding the lye.

[@pixieelegance]

I saw you were doing a Q&A but was fairly new to watching your channel. I wanted to go back and watch from the beginning so that if my questions were answered I wouldn't be asking questions that I could easily just go find elsewhere. And a lot of my questions were answered. AND NOW I HAVE ABOUT A BAJILLION MORE! lol But I need to make a list so I can remember to ask them of you later. :)

[@theaishaexperience]

I hate to be that weird person online who says this but I really want to be her best friend! Lol I LOVE Anne of Green Gables.

[@teatimesoaping8616]

i feel the same XD

[@kaylashepherd8992]

I feel the same way! It makes me feel kinda like a creeper LOL but I can't help it. I love all Katie's videos!

[@mokeishablossom7091]

LoL... I love your video and your family... (Because I feel like I know y'all lol ) My 10-year-old Daughter and I have been watching your videos every night :) P.s we love all of the Ann of Green Gables!!... We watched all 3 in a row ;)

[@codybrookehanson2346]

Agreed, she reminds me of my cousin and we were best friends when we were kids. My cousin and I unfortunately had a falling out years ago and went completely different ways in life.

[@brunahamabata1]

Yes! Well, not her best friend (because that's Karoline :)), but definitely be friends with her.

[@ariannabrady3842]

You are always so happy, upbeat, positive and giving! I wish there were more people like you. Thanks for the tips and links!

[@lindaalexander9271]

Love your videos! Thanks for always being kind and sharing!!! I've learned tons from you and other terrific soapers and hope the spirit continues. Really - life is too short and important to be hateful over soap!!!!! Live, laugh, love people!!!

[@lamarrreneemarcona]

Anne of Green Gables is EVERYTHING! I love to read he books and what the movies

[@kjr19921]

You are amazing, I’ve recently joined the soaping community of Facebook, and I’m not impressed with what I see. I’ve seen people who have made things probably inspired by you, who then turn around and say, I’m going to be trademarking this blah blah blah. Who cares if people copy your recipes???? As long as credit is given. I think it would be fine in my mind. More soap makers should heed your business plan 😊 you are a true kind spirit and I’m so glad I found your channel. I cannot wait to start soaping!!!! You’ve inspired me

[@Yuruble]

I think it really depends on what type of introvert you are. Some introverts really don't like to go out, and some do. There are a lot of famous people who are introverts. I think the biggest thing is giving yourself time to rest. I know for myself, going out and being sociable and doing things like marketing and advocating make me tired and drain my energy. So I need time to rest up afterwards.

[@savannahb5312]

You're so genuine and lovely, I absolutely love your videos and your outlook on life. ♡

[@justjennb11]

Love you Katie! Even though I don't soap, I watch your videos just to relax. I love seeing how creative you are and your personality is simple contagious.

[@strangecharmsam]

Hi, Katie! I just wanted to say thank you! I've watched your videos for ohhhh maybe five months, and largely because of you and your fabulous work, I started making my own soaps a few months ago! I just got some micas and fragrance oils and have started doing more lately, and I've even made some sales already! Thanks for your bright smile and your kind words of encouragement, and your lovely videos that make such a fun, fantastic craft seem accessible enough for a newbie to give it a shot. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@SunshineSoapandCandleCompany]

Hi Katie, I love your channel and your creative, inspiring designs! I giggled a little at your marketing comments in this video. Even if you don't see yourself as a marketing expert, you so are!! You have done an amazing job marketing yourself, which in turn makes people want to invest in you by purchasing your products! I am also a soap maker and you make me want to buy your soaps. I love what your doing!

[@coreyannis4995]

I just opened up my online soap business at the beginning of this year and aspire to be successful like you! I have 2 year old twin girls and a husband I want to be able to spend a lot of time with so by being able to make and sell soap from home while making enough to support us is my goal. Not to meantion its such a blast!!

[@lianne2830]

thank you! your answer to what you would give to the soap making is something ALL soap makers need to take to heart

[@kaylaheritage3635]

Classes please! That would be amazing

[@kaylaheritage3635]

TheEscentualOwl I truly wish we could or even a apperentship because I can't make soap successfully in my house.

[@jena369]

I'm with you. I'd take her classes.

[@annreinbeau]

OMG, Katie, I am bidding my head and totally agreeing with you about kindness and generosity in the soaping world. You are so right!

[@alteredLori]

You are simply amazing! Watched your videos and now getting ready to semi retire and will be making soaps etc. My mentor! My Guardian Angels must have brought me to you! May you always be happy and loving like you are! Sending love to you and your beautiful new family.

[@Rubysrescue]

You are such a breath of fresh air! So genuine. I really enjoy your video's. I've learned much from you. Thank you!

[@misschanandlerbong92]

I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and im totally hooked!! ❤️ i love your fun quirky personality you remind me of me lol. I really really wanna start a hand made card business on etsy so your answers were super informative, thanks so much! - canadian fan 🇨🇦❤️

[@maryrinehart4785]

Hi Katie! I just wanted to say that you are freakin' awesome! I came across your videos by chance while looking for inspiration, you my friend are one of the best out there in my humble opinion. Your're very down to earth, you give great honest advice and your very helpful to those of us that are looking for any thing we can get. I also think Royal Apple Berry is awesome! I finally started making soap! It's the best feeling in the world when you unmold the soap and cut it to see what you created! AHHHH.... SO EXCITING!! sorry, just wanted to say THANK YOU!

[@kalleewalton4426]

You are such an amazing person! You're so nice and generous! I actually started making soaps after I saw your videos and I absolutely love it!

[@beckyf.b8948]

I agree 100% all of us soapers need to share and giving out what we do and how we do it. The more we share the more bless GOD, will be with us.. Thank you so much for saying that..

[@tiffany7023]

Since marketing isn't her thing, let's all help her by leaving links to her Channel and videos everywhere. We can make pins on Pinterest, tweet on Twitter and like her on Facebook! Let's do it for our favorite soap star!

[@jenniferm6957]

I've been waiting on this video! I love your commentary!

[@SilverTune]

“A marriage is between two people, it’s not between you and your mom and your dad and your friends” That’s so interesting to hear someone actually say that because I’m learning a bit about collectivist and individualist cultures and that is exactly what my teacher said the mindset of an individualist culture was, and (also living in America) I’m like “yeah, makes sense” but to hear someone say that exact thing out loud was interesting

[@PebbleInMyPocket]

You’re generous, inspiring, a brilliant soaker and delightfully bonkers. Thank you for all the wonderful work you share with us that helps us become better shapers 💕😁🌞

[@DekYuu]

Would you be interested in doing more soaps like the lilypad pond soap? I really like the way your current soaps look but I think it'd be really fun to see you try out some new stuff from time to time. That does in no way mean that I think your soaps are boring or anything (they are definitely not), I just love to see creators go outside of their comfort zone! :)

[@kitcat4998]

for newer books i think you'd really like The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, it has magic and mystery and romance and is set in the Victorian era. it's my favorite book! i really think you'd like it

[@olivet8402]

Vanilla pastel ombré soap please !!

[@christib9540]

I’ve been enjoying your videos for years and have purchased your beautiful and lovely products several times. So great to see your business and family grow. 😊

[@relivestaybeautiful7632]

This was very helpful and motivating. Thank you 💜

[@carrieluckel4945]

Love love love this entire q&a your awesome katie...keep up the amazing work ♡

[@spa-dasoaps6436]

Fun video and I really like when you answer the questions well with lots of details!