Anne-Marie Faiola is considered to be one of the foremost soap-making experts in the US and is a frequent keynote speaker at soap making conventions and trade shows and columnist to trade publications. She is the CEO of Bramble Berry Inc. (brambleberry.com) as well as Organic Fusion, an all organics body care company. She launched TeachSoap.com - the premier instructional site for soap making instructions, recipes, tips, and just about anything about making handmade soaps, lip balms, massage oils, lotions in 2004 and enjoys managing the content for the site. In 2002, Anne-Marie launched the first-of-its-kind: Otion The Soap Making Bar (Otion rhymes with lotion) in Bellingham, WA. At Otion, visitors can take classes and create their own soaps and lotions under the guidance of experienced soap makers or soapers  as they call themselves.