Dave Purdue is a trademark attorney in Toledo, Ohio. His father, John, founded Purdue Law Offices in 1984, and they practiced together until 2009. Dave is a registered patent attorney, like his father, and Dave represents and counsels clients in…
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Kevin Dunn is the Chair of the Chemistry Department at Hampden-Sydney College. His first book, Caveman Chemistry, brought him to the attention of handcrafted soapmakers. His second book, Scientific Soapmaking, explores the chemistry of soap at a deep, but accessible level. Professor Dunn’s ongoing research continues to uncover…
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Marc Hight is the Thompson Professor of Philosophy and the Humanities at Hampden-Sydney College. He has spent much of his professional career educating young minds and doing research in fields like metaphysics and the philosophy of religion. He also specializes…
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Zakia Ringgold, a seasoned entrepreneur and digital marketing maven, brings over two decades of expertise in Instructional Design to revolutionize small business owners’ digital presence. Launching her entrepreneurial journey with Natural Soap By Zakia, she not only crafted handmade soap…
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As the “Queen of Hot-Process Soap Making”, Kimberly has over 83,000 subscribers and 987 videos on her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EssentialSoap. Kimberly is also the owner of both The Cornerstone Market, a storefront and cosmetic kitchen, founded in 2013, and Essential-Soap….
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Eric Bowman is the owner of E&M Machining Inc. and Discount Soap Equipment. Eric, along with a team of engineers, tool makers, and fabricators, started designing & manufacturing soap making equipment in 1995. From ideas to precision manufacturing. Realizing the…
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Rick Wilson brings more than 20 years of experience at the forefront of the ecommerce industry. Rick’s tenure as C.E.O. of Miva, Inc., creator of the Miva enterprise ecommerce platform, has positioned him as a pioneering force in an industry…
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After graduating from Florida State University and following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill (that legalised the regulated production of hemp; previously not differentiated from other cannabis plants), Nick was drawn into the fast moving and dynamic world of…
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Alfred Akolgo is the Manager of Essential Depot Warehouse in Africa. He is currently a PhD Candidate at the Department of Geography and Resource Development at the University of Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in Development Management…
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Erla Gísladóttir founded URÐ in 2016. The brand name URÐ is an old Icelandic word meaning earth or soil. It symbolizes the pure ingredients they use in their products. Erla believes that the only thing your skin needs are purifying minerals and…
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