Episode 64: Heifer Huddle

Episode 64: Heifer Huddle

From The Dirty Heifers by Margaret Connor

March 13, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 1 · Episode 64

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges and realities of soapmaking, including creativity struggles and workspace issues.

Welcome back to the Dirty Heifers podcast for a "Heifer Huddle"—where things get real, raw, and a little bit chaotic. This week, the heifers are diving deep into the "wins and woes" of the soapmaking life. In this episode: The "Woes" of Creativity: Shauna opens up about her struggle with airbrushing bath bombs (and why she's currently selling "hot messes"). Business in the Dining Room: Jessie shares the reality of outgrowing her workspace and moving her entire shipping department into her house. The End of an Era? Margaret talks about the emotional weight of packing away all her soap molds as she prepares for a big move. Trend Talk: We discuss why we’re done chasing social media algorithms and which handmade trends need to be retired immediately (looking at you, bath bombs). Word of the Week: Can you guess what "susurration" means? Hint: It’s not as "sus" as it sounds. 🚨 Join the Chat! We want to hear from you: What is one business trend you are officially DONE with? Are you a doomscroller or a "post and ghost" kind of maker? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

People in this episode

Hosts: Margaret, Margaret Connor, Shauna, Jessie

Topics covered

  • soapmaking
  • creativity
  • workspace challenges
  • social media trends
  • business struggles

Keywords

  • soapmaking
  • creativity
  • business trends
  • social media
  • bath bombs

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