Inside Magnolia Soap and Bath: 5 Years of Plant-Based Products & Giving Back to Tulsa 🧼✨

Welcome back to Tulsa Looks Good On You, where we spotlight the incredible people and businesses that make our community so special!

I’m Jennie Wolek with The Wolek Group. Today, I am thrilled to sit down with Scottie Lawrence to celebrate a massive milestone: the 5-year anniversary of Magnolia Soap and Bath!

We recently visited her beautiful, newly relocated boutique on Cherry Street to talk about her absolute favorite plant-based products, the realities of running a small business, and how her store is making a massive impact on the local community.

The “Hope in Soap” Initiative 🤝

When Scottie opened her doors five years ago, she didn't just want to sell amazing products—she wanted to give back. That desire turned into the Hope in Soap initiative.

Every single month, Magnolia Soap partners with a different local Tulsa charity. Representatives from the charity come into the shop, choose their own colors and scents, and design a custom bar of soap.

• 50% of the proceeds from that specific bar are donated right back to the charity.
  
  
• 20% of your entire purchase is donated to the charity when you mention their name at checkout!
  
  

🌻 May Charity Spotlight: Global Gardens!

This month, local kids from Global Gardens came in and designed a fun, earthy, citrus-scented soap (featuring purple, green, and yellow!). If you visit any Magnolia Soap location in May, simply mention Global Gardens at the register, and 20% of your purchase will go directly to them!

A Look at the Best-Selling Products 🛁

If you are trying to ditch harsh chemicals and toxins in your home, Magnolia Soap is a game-changer. Everything is handmade, beautifully scented, and free of phthalates and harmful additives.

Here is a quick look at some of Scottie’s absolute favorite items in the store:

• Shower Oils: Available in dozens of scents to match whatever mood you are in.
  
  
• Kaolin Clay Shaving Bars: Creates a lotion-like finish, mimics your razor's moisture strip, and lasts for 6+ months!
  
  
• Plant-Based Laundry Soap: Made from actual coconut oil, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide. It naturally whitens, brightens, cleans, and softens—no toxic dryer sheets required!
  
  
• Custom Perfume Bar: A brand new addition where you can come in and create your very own custom, phthalate-free fragrance.
  
  

Custom Gifts for Every Budget 🎁

Need a quick gift for a teacher, a client, or a friend? Magnolia Soap has an incredible, ever-changing gift wall. Whether you have a budget of $4 or $70, their team can put together a beautiful, custom basket for you.

If you are in a rush, they always have a fully stocked grab-and-go section right by the register featuring:

• Handmade Lip Balms
  
  
• Car Fresheners
  
  
• Purse-Sized Hand Sanitizers
  
  

The Reality of Small Business Ownership 📈

Running a brick-and-mortar retail store for five years takes a lot of grit. Scottie was incredibly open about the challenges of navigating reduced foot traffic, adapting to changing buying patterns, and constantly needing to reinvent the brand to stay relevant.

Her biggest lesson over the last five years? Learning to delegate.

"I underestimated the business, and I overestimated my ability. I was in control for five years, and now I've learned to ask: Who can I give this to? Because they are better at it than me. Empowering others has brought me freedom and brought them purpose."

For anyone thinking about starting their own business, Scottie’s advice is simple: Take the risk. If something doesn't work out, it isn't a failure—it is simply feedback and a learning lesson for the future.

Visit Magnolia Soap and Bath Today!

If you want to support a local business that truly supports Tulsa, go say hi to Scottie and her team! You can find them at three convenient locations across the metro:

• 📍 Cherry Street (Tulsa)
  
  
• 📍 Woodland Hills Mall (Tulsa)
  
  
• 📍 Main Street (Broken Arrow)
  
  

Are you looking to make a move in a city with an incredible small business community? Reach out to The Wolek Group today, and let's find your Tulsa dream home!