I am thrilled to share that I have accepted an invitation to present at Handcrafted Live 2024 on September 6 – 8, 2024! The conference host, Indie Business Network member Zakia Ringgold of Live Soap School, has invited me to share on the topic Community is the New Economy. Those of you who are IBN members and who have been following me for a while may recall that Community is the New Commerce was the theme of Indie Cruise back in 2019. You may also recall that Community is King (and also Queen), an article I wrote and published in 2015.
Fast forward nearly a decade and community is no less relevant. In fact, post-pandemic, it's even more important for entrepreneurs and small business owners to understand that long-term success rises and falls on the existence of a vibrant and engage community.
Handcrafted Live 2024 is the only global virtual summit dedicated fully and completely to soap and skincare enthusiasts. It's two full days designed to inspire, educate, and connect you to like-minded makers from around the world.
The event will also include a full day of hands-on product making, including cold process soapmaking, lotion bar making, bath bomb making, wreath making, tea blending, beekeeping and agrotourism.
Tracks include Creation Corner and Business Wisdom so you can get the best of creating and business building, picking and choosing from a variety of topics to suit where you are in your business and life right now.
And fun bonus, our long-time member, La Shonda Tyree of Nyah Beauty and Handmade Soap Coach is also presenting!
Great Speaker Lineup
Additional speakers and presenters include event host Zakia Ringgold, Rasheeda Frazier, Elin Criswell, Emely Bonife, Venessa Phipps, Laureen Steinhart, Tim Daniel, Salette Thimot-Campos, Chris King, Connie Sue Gilkeson-Boggess, Tina Sams, Maryanne Schwartz, Tanya Smith, Lucretia Smith-Armstrong, Richard E. Ashby Jr., Armel Beaudry Kembe Tchemeube, Jimmy Newson, Greg Wasserman, Monte Weaver, Janet Guitierrez, Camille Brown, Bee Peterson, Ileane Smith and Shawnte Coleman. It's going to be an amazing and fantastic time.
Reserve Your Spot!
Click here for more information and to register for Handcrafted Live 2024. (Affiliate link.)
