Stephanie Devito interviews Denise Hall, a soap maker, and discovers how the craft of soap making is so much more than skills, but connections to something more, connection to people and ability to solve domestic problems that today global companies control. “Soap cleanses, but detergent destroys."

Stephanie Devito is a Writer & Theater Professional dedicated to storytelling of all kinds. As a Community Producer for the NJ Folk Festival, Stephanie set out to share the talents of her community in the Society for Creative Anachronism. A recreational, historical reenactment club, participants of the SCA engage in a variety of arts and sciences from the medieval era. Being part of such an industrious, and creative group has encouraged Stephanie to discover the history behind our everyday objects and consider how even the simplest of things have lived extraordinary lives.

Denise Hall is a stay at home mom of two with a deep need to create. She cares about the planet and what she and her family consumes. Denise finds inspiration for her products in her daily life, especially when it comes to caring for the needs of her skin in pregnancy or in Winter.

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New Jersey Folk PodcastBy NJ Folk FestJun 17, 2021