A bonus vlog - Spend a rather busy week with me in the studio as I prepare for 3 markets

After such positive response to the last vlog and many requests for more, I have managed to make one more before the silly season really hits. It's a busy week as I am about to take a week off so I need to prepare for 3 markets.
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Soy and Shea is an Australian based small business specialising in handmade home & personal fragrances. We have been selling our products at local markets since 2012 and online since 2014. We have been offering international shipping on our products since 2018.
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30% Coconut Oil
20% Palm Oil
3% Shea Butter
42% Olive Oil
5% Castor Oil
Superfat - 5%
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[@wickedlee]

People - these are THE BEST lip balms. Trust me, I've tried loads of different brands. Keeley's are by far the nicest I have ever used. They don't dry your lips out even more, like most big brand ones do. And the fragrances! I am crushing on Cool Mint at the moment :)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you so much 🧡 I'm so pleased you like them. Cool mint is such a great one

[@adelehumes-good9533]

It's awesome to see how you organize and schedule everything.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@kellybennett9520]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. These types of videos are priceless!! You are amazing and I appreciate you sharing life as a maker with all of us .... even in the days when the studio isn’t newly renovated or deep cleaned! Way to go Keeley! -Kelly Bennett Confectionery Soaps Co.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I am due a clean 🤣 but this is the true reality of making.

[@rlax7141]

You work your hiney off. You are so motivated. Thank you for sharing.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I just love what I do

[@Mericel1]

I really do enjoy spending a virtual week with you. I follow you because I learn something with each video, you have wonderful infection control (I am a RN and spent many years as an infection control nurse/educator) and you seem like a beautiful person. Thank you for taking us with you. Jeannie

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you so much 🧡

[@cheryl739]

WOW again. Great thing a new faster computer. I love mine and couldn't imagine having to go back to my old one. Proper shoes for our feet is essential. I have plantars fasciitis and bad shoes would make me feel like I was walking around on broken feet. (Actually much worse as had both). Again love your shop and bet it gives you a good feeling to get the shelves full again. Cheers and Blessings 💕👍💕

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 shoes are definitely important for working in. The pain is unbearable

[@soapsforlove4168]

You have such a wonderful set up in your studio. Loads of great storage, etc. That lunch looked amazing. I loved the view from your table. That is an amazing labor of love for the vanilla. It makes so much sense now why it's so expensive to purchase. What a nice computer. Take care.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 its definitely my happy space as is our yard. I had no idea how much work went into vanilla but I think it will be worth it.

[@LittleIowaHomestead]

That vanilla plant stuff is very interesting! Very tedious! Thank you for sharing. It shocked me when you said you are a Hannibal Lecter fan! I really liked Silence of the Lambs, although it traumatized me the first time I saw it. It is an incredibly well done film. I like your vlogs, they are very fun and insightful 💕

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I had no idea how much was involved with vanilla but it's going to be worth it. I do love myself a good crime thriller 😆

[@nilzagarcia6341]

What an awesome week. So much fun, you are a busy bee. Thank you for sharing.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@brandismith2653]

Hi Keely, your stamina is amazing. I so enjoy your vlogs and seeing how your studio is set up and organized, great inspiration. 👍

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊 I do enjoy what I do

[@rushmeresoaps]

I was so excited to see your video pop up in my notifications. A whole hour to sit and enjoy watching you at work. I absolutely love these vlog videos and the length of them is great, the hour just flew by. Have a fabulous break with hubby next week xx

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 we're having such a lovely time

[@charlottekerlavage361]

I really love getting to fallow you around for the week. I like the new shoes, the purple 💜. Have a good trip with the hubby. The vanilla process is kinda crazy, wow I knew it took some work but not that much 😯 labor of love indeed.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 my vanilla journey had been an interesting on so far. Really enjoying our time away so far and it's only the first day 😁

[@tanyabonnett7787]

Oh no another prize I already have, I got mine from the first printing. The book is really excellent and I learned alot it's written in a way everyone can understand.

[@SoyandShea]

Sorry! You'll have to check with me before buying 😆 I do have something lined up for January though that it won't matter of you already have some 😉

[@deurbanscents2561]

I envy your shop, just next door. I love it.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 we moved house in 2017 specifically to get this set up. It's my happy place

[@Qamar_Luna]

Thank you!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@Hilary_ClarbySoaps]

Thank you so much for sharing your week, absolutely adored spending time with you, love how organised you are even with so many different products to make. Such an efficient workspace. As ever you’ve given some interesting titbits of information...a renewed respect for vanilla pods. I have a question...you seem to really enjoy your job, do you still enjoy it as much as when you first decided to quit the day job and move into making full time? Do you have any snippets of advice in moving from hobby making to business making? Thanks again for sharing, you really are an inspiration 🥰🥰...and only a tiny bit jealous it’s November and you’re having to put the air con on 🤣🤣, while it’s 🥶🌧🌬 here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I love every minute of my work. The thought of going back to main stream work terrifies me. Extreme I know, but I can't stand the thought of it. I love creating and developing new things. My main. Advise to anyone doing this is not to expect things to happen over night. Only a lucky few are successful overnight but most take at least 5 years to start making money so you have to keep at it it through the tough so you can enjoy the success 🧡 it's been hot here today at 34°c

[@Hilary_ClarbySoaps]

Enjoy your well deserved break 💕

[@SoyandShea]

We will 🧡

[@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287]

Yes a physical book, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I would rather spend $15.00 on a book that I can touch n hold as opposed to the Kindle version. I hate download books. I have to see it touch it and write notes on the pages ext. and that Salmon looked so good! Lol

[@SoyandShea]

I'm glad I'm not the only one 🧡 will always prefer a physical nook to pdf. All my reference books are full of sticky notes and notes.

[@karenlaverty7808]

Love these videos. I just did 2 markets in 6 days, I have a bit of an understanding of the hustle involved! Have a rest, you deserve it!!!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 a lot of work goes into markets.

[@TammiP2182]

I love these kind of videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@annkinney2043]

I am exhausted! You deserve a break. 😘

[@SoyandShea]

🤣 we've had our first day and feeling so relaxed

[@sassysoaperyllctiffanywyat4757]

Love it girl. Can’t wait to see more

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@IDreamInSoap]

Perfect, just having a good old reorganisation of my packing / printing room, a one hour blog excellent to have on whilst I'm sorting :-)

[@SoyandShea]

Glad I could keep you company while you did that 🧡

[@ginc3765]

I love the vlogs! Thank you for the lovely videos and I hope your mini holiday is everything you want it to be. Also, I like the cloudy spray labels. I don't know why but they look kind of fancy, like a little something extra.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I'm thinking I'm liking the cloudy label too. Enjoying our break

[@christineroutt3763]

A very inspiring video. Thank you.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 😊 I am pleased it was inspiring

[@meflagg3741]

I love to be able to see how other soap makers work through things. thanks! mary

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I love seeing how others tackle their days too

[@deurbanscents2561]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@michelleemmett1866]

this is a great insight into your week

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@Frei_Raum]

Thank you so much for this new vlog, Keeley. It is super interesting to accompany you through your working week. This hour gone by in flash. And I'm mighty impressed with what you are getting done all alone.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I'm pleased the hour goes quick but still interesting

[@taniawaugh7702]

Love seeing these types of videos and getting a glimpse into how successful people work their business. Thanks for sharing with us Keeley, and enjoy your break this coming week.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@sheilaanderson912]

Keely, you are a powerhouse. Where do you get your energy? Loved the video and insight into your business. Loved it!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I pretty much exhausted the energy battery last year 🤣🤣 I just love what I do and going back to the workforce terrifies me! So I just keep ploughing on

[@thecrazysoaplady2497]

I've enjoyed both of your vlogs. Interesting, informative and you've given me lots to think about! I look forward to more after the holidays. Enjoy your well deserved break next week!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I'm so pleased you can get something from them. On our first day away and very relaxed 😁

[@annwild8577]

What a wonderful, educational video was this Keeley! I had no idea just how many products you offer & am blown away by the number of candle scents you stock. Have you ever counted just how many different products you offer throughout the year (some may be seasonal)? Anyhow, thanks bunches amazing one ❣️ ~Ann

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I would hate to count them all 😆 I offer 32 candle fragrances

[@kezru1581]

Hey Keely! That's a very busy week! So much goes into everything. Do you find the markets busy for you? Do you have help? Hope you two have a lovely week away, you deserve it! New computer looks great!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 the markets get very busy especially at this time of year. It's just me here. Hubby works full time but the aim is one day have staff

[@freyjanorth6278]

What a great video! I literally started laughing out loud when I saw your shoes- My day job is as a chef at our local hospital and all my shoes end up like this! Too funny!

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I've seen some terrible chef shoes in my time 😆

[@becash5192]

loved watching you take us through your week, i hope you enjoy your break! :-)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@nancyfranklin7251]

I love these videos....I get so motivated because you are so organized and get so much done!!! Also, for the labels, I don't know if they ship to Australia, but onlinelabels.com has a ton of labels to choose.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I'm pretty sure they do.

[@joro7392]

Once again I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you 😊

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡

[@daydreambeliever6603]

That was fun and very interesting! Thank you Keeley.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@IDreamInSoap]

Goodness me the vanilla, that's amazing and I completely agree what a lot of work, I hope you get some great pods from it.

[@SoyandShea]

I had no idea how much work it was going to be. I think I might get 10 beans this year. Not many but a lot for first time. It's been an interesting journey so far

[@maryflores1462]

Soo so happy to see you here again! Good for you for getting away and relax. Thanks for sharing this again, I really enjoyed the first one! Happy holidays to you!🎄🎅🏼🧑🏼‍🎄

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 we're on our first day and thoroughly enjoying it

[@pamrosina]

Yay, another vlog💞

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 🧡

[@michellegrewsoapaholicsoap150]

Beautiful work Keely thanks so so much for sharing you work very hard! Are you able to tell us where you buy your packaging boxes please? Thanks.

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I get them through ebay. I share actual suppliers on my Patreon page.

[@ItachiUchiha-zp3mk]

Thanks. Love it 😀 😍 ❤

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@patlantinga4191]

Could you please tell me where you purchase the lovely small boxes you put your shampoo bars in. Thank you. I am a new patron. Looking forward to all your new videos. I learn so much from you, thank you so much.

[@SoyandShea]

Hi Pat, thank you for joining and supporting me! I have messaged you via Patreon 😉

[@emmabarton5413]

Love these videos!!! Where are your big wax melters from?

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I got these melters from ebay about 6 years ago. The business has shut down though 😭

[@sueatkinson3709]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vlog. May I ask, is this filmed on your phone plz? Enjoy your well earnt break :)

[@SoyandShea]

Thank you 🧡 I do all my filming on a Panasonic camcorder

[@lisaleverington5746]

Whst do you use to melt your wax .l have to upgrade to something bigger, to melt wax for bigger amounts to make more candles at once. It takes me forever to make bigger lots of candles.

[@SoyandShea]

Unfortunately the company I got these from has closed down. I got them about 6 years ago. I believe they're coffee urns that have had the automatic turn off disabled.

[@lisaleverington5746]

Okay thanks😊

[@merybeale4894]

Where do you get the zodiac stamps may I ask please

[@SoyandShea]

They're from Wicked Lee Goods.