AWARDS AND PRESS
AWARDS
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Makers Future Fund - Powered by Etsy, Pinterest, Block, and Kendra Scott, 2025
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Project Rebuild Small Business Grant - 2023
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Creative Arts Entrepreneur - Greater Austin Asian Chamber, 2023
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Artist of the Year - Austin Business Woman, 2021
FEATURES AND PRESS
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2025
- VoyageAustin Interview (Jan 2025)
A follow-up interview with Emlyn, marking nearly 4 years as a full-time soap maker. - Canvas Rebel Follow-Up (March 2025)
New article on Solid Soaps released
- VoyageAustin Interview (Jan 2025)
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2024
- Canvas Rebel Feature (Feb 2024)
Emlyn shares her creative process and Solid Soaps' growth. - Brambleberry’s Maker of the Month (May 2024)
A heartfelt interview with Brambleberry, a long-time inspiration to Emlyn. - Brambleberry YouTube Unboxing
Solid Soaps featured at 4:42 in the Makers of the Month video. - ApartmentGuide Feature
Solid Soaps listed as a local expert in:
"20 Small Bathroom Ideas to Create a Spa-Like Setting". - Do512 Asian-Owned Businesses in Austin
Find Solid Soaps among other local favorites.
- Canvas Rebel Feature (Feb 2024)
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2023
- Texas Small Business Week Highlight (May 2023)
Interviewed by Texas Economic Development & Tourism. - Fox7 Good Day Austin (March 31, 2023)
Emlyn promoted Mini Market and showcased new soaps with Tierra. - Fox7 Lavender Mint Segment (Jan 2023)
Three soap-making segments with Tierra Neubaum.
- Texas Small Business Week Highlight (May 2023)
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2022
- Fox7 Pride Party Feature (June 2022)
Emlyn joined other Austin Flea vendors to promote the event. - The Scout Guide Austin, Vol. 9 (April 2022–2023)
Solid Soaps was featured in this beautifully curated guide.
- Fox7 Pride Party Feature (June 2022)
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2021
- Tribeza Magazine (Nov 2021)
A spotlight on Solid Soaps' artistry. - Austin Business Woman Interview (Aug 2021)
Emlyn’s story featured as part of their entrepreneurship series. - VoyageAustin Feature (July 2021)
One of Emlyn’s first in-depth interviews as a maker. - Fox7 News (May 2021)
With Kaiju Cut & Sew, promoting Austin Flea at Violet Crown Clubhouse.
- Tribeza Magazine (Nov 2021)
GALLERY
