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The 2017 HSCG Conference, My First Public Speaking Event.

Alegna Soap® HSCG 2017 presentation

 

I like to push myself out of my comfort zone every once in a while. So I did it. I spoke in public for the first time last weekend at the 2017 HSCG Conference in Las Vegas. I prepared for months, practiced for weeks and although I was nervous, it wasn’t as uncomfortable as I’d imagined.

Alegna Soap® HSCG 2017 conference

 

My Presentation

I spoke twice. The title of my presentation was “From Trash to Cash-How to get the most out of your soap”. It was about different ways to use your leftover soap batter, ends and shavings. First I talked about general ways to save money while soap making, and then specific ways to use up your soap. I finished with a demonstration of recreating a painting with soap ends.  I made Monet’s “Waterlilies”, a soap I make and sell around the holidays.

 

There were so many familiar and friendly faces in the audience.  That really helped me feel comfortable. My goal for the presentation was that everyone there would pick up one or two ideas of ways to save money and generate more income. During the presentation I wanted audience participation, because I’m no expert and we learn from each other.  I heard a few great ideas from my colleagues. Fellow soap makers came up to me after and told me they did learn something new.

 

Alegna Soap®

 

My one regret is I forgot to ask friends to take a picture of me while I was speaking.  The one above is the only one I have.

 

I made new friends (hi Jane, Kathy, Bonnie and the rest of my new soap making friends!) and connected with old ones I don’t get to see that often (hi Erin, Renee, Charlene and all you other soap making addicts!) . We spent 3 days eating, breathing and talking about soap and even though we were exhausted, we kept going. As much as I loved my time in Las Vegas, I’m grateful to be home.

 

What are you grateful for this week?

 

Yours in Gratitude,

Angela

 

Filed Under: Gratitude List Tagged With: 2017 HSCG Conference, Gratitude, HSCG conference, Soap, Soap Conference, Soap making

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  1. Eva says

    May 8, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    You rock Angela, congrats!!! Really miss our old soapy gatherings.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 8, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Eva! I miss those gatherings too. They were so much fun!

      Reply
  2. Kimberlee Mule says

    May 9, 2017 at 7:06 am

    Good for you!! I’m totally impressed!! Next time will be so much easier.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 9, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      The first time is the hardest, that’s what I’m counting on Kinberlee.

      Reply
  3. Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    I am happy you went outside your comfort zone, I am sure you did a great job.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 11, 2017 at 4:33 am

      I’m finding my comfort zone shrinks as I get older, which is why I look for ways to push it out. Thanks Sharon!

      Reply
  4. Donna DeRosa says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    Congratulations! I’m sure you were terrific. As Obi-Wan Kenobi once said, “You’ve taken your first step into a larger world.” Sorry for geeking out on you LOL.

    Reply
    • Angela Carillo says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Love your geeking out Donna! Thanks!

      Reply

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