Most of her soaps are "girly" smelling. Lavender, Pear, and so forth. They are very pretty, and they are unique. She has a few loyal clients and does some craft shows.
To be honest, she makes just enough to offset her expenses. It's more of a hobby-business, but she's recently expanded to internet sales.
The tax laws, the regulation, the permits and licenses... it's too much. This will put the end to her dream. I'm certain of it. She's pretty fed up already.
Big companies buy politicians and use them to shut down the competition
It's ironic, too, that the first female millionaire in America was Madame C.J. Walker, who was also African-American and the daughter of former slaves. She started in her kitchen making her own hair and skin care formulas.