{"podcast":{"title":"The Dirty Heifers","slug":"the-dirty-heifers-7148634","podcast_index_feed_id":7148634,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-dirty-heifers/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-dirty-heifers/20241226_101225_767f47aadc247014032892af5581753d.png","author":"Margaret Connor","episode_count":84,"summary":"Get ready to laugh, learn, and lather up with The Dirty Heifers , the ultimate podcast for soap makers, crafters, and small business enthusiasts! Hosted by Margaret from Warm and Fuzzy Soapery, Jessie from Country Lather Soapworks, and Shauna from Bawauna Bath and Body. This trio of entrepreneurial experts dives deep into the soapy suds of running a small business. From crafting tips and market trends to the challenges and triumphs of creative entrepreneurship, The Dirty Heifers delivers candid conversations, hilarious stories, and valuable insights to inspire and empower makers everywhere. Tune in and join the herd!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:42.184584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634"},"episode":{"title":"Pulchritudinous Problems: Why Soap Makers Start Valentine’s Day Way Too Early","slug":"pulchritudinous-problems-why-soap-makers-start-valentine-s-day-way-too-early","published_at":"2025-12-18T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/pulchritudinous-problems-why-soap-makers-start-valentine-s-day-way-too-early","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers/2387540","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/308008/2387540/the-dirty-heifers/2025_12_13_14_05_02_ab8f3b75-6564-498a-9bfd-324ada4f5ff6.mp3","summary":"Valentine’s Day might look cute on Instagram — but behind the scenes? It’s cure time math, shipping stress, pink mica chaos, and customers who think “handmade” means “instant.” In this Valentine’s Day special, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna break down why soap makers are already thinking about February while everyone else is still recovering from Christmas. From planning releases months in advance to dealing with last-minute shoppers, fragrance fails, and heart-shaped regrets, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to get Valentine’s products to market. Along the way, the heifers share their best and worst Valentine’s releases, customer chaos stories, partner struggles during busy seasons, and a Word of the Week that sounds like a medical condition but actually means “beautiful.” (Spoiler: Jessie absolutely nails it.) Whether you’re a maker, a small business owner, or just someone who loves a little chaos with your romance, this episode is equal parts relatable, educational, and unhinged — in the best way. 💘 Soap talk 💘 Small business realities 💘 Valentine’s Day behind the scenes 💘 Pink mica trauma Stay dirty, heifers.","meta_description":"Valentine’s Day might look cute on Instagram — but behind the scenes? It’s cure time math, shipping stress, pink mica chaos, and customers who think “hand…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3847,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/episodes/pulchritudinous-problems-why-soap-makers-start-valentine-s-day-way-too-early/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/pulchritudinous-problems-why-soap-makers-start-valentine-s-day-way-too-early.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}