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In this episode of the Dirty Heifers Podcast, hosts Margaret, Jesse, and Shauna tackle a serious topic that often stays in the shadows until it’s too late: ADA website compliance. We are joined by Cindy Collins of Euphoric Herbals, who shares her firsthand experience of facing a legal summons and the reality of being targeted by "litigious" law firms.

Cindy pulls back the curtain on the world of "serial plaintiffs" and automated scanners that hunt for tiny errors on small business websites. We discuss why thinking you’re "too small to be targeted" is a dangerous mindset and provide a roadmap for makers to protect their brands.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The Lawsuit Reality Check: How Cindy discovered she was being sued and why settlement is often the only path for small businesses.
• ADA Essentials: What you need to know about alt text for images, color contrast, button labels, and accessible menus.
• The Widget Warning: Why accessibility widgets can provide a false sense of security and may actually make you a target.
• Actionable Steps: Three things you can do today—including adding an accessibility statement—to begin securing your site.
• Platform Protection: Understanding the difference between owning your own site versus selling on platforms like Etsy or Amazon.

It is far cheaper to fix your site now than to pay thousands in legal fees later. Join us for this essential conversation to ensure your business stays protected in 2026.

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers Podcast, we’re tackling the uncomfortable truth about what happens when "bare minimum" standards aren't met. Inspired by recent TikTok drama involving a creator shipping out moldy clay masks, hosts Margaret Connor, Shauna, and Jesse (Mini Heifer) dive deep into the fine line between a beginner’s learning curve and flat-out negligence.

Is social media making it too easy to start a business without learning the rules? We discuss the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), how to handle pet hair and cross-contamination, and the "misfit" product dilemma. Plus, we share our own business "fails"—from moldy lotions to the "linty dish soap" incident.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Intro: Learning Curve vs. Negligence
• 01:38 – Word of the Week: Malfeasance
• 03:11 – Southernism of the Week: "Mash on it"
• 08:15 – The TikTok "Moldy Mask" Controversy & Accountability
• 09:48 – Handling Pet Hair & Cleaning Protocols
• 13:38 – Why "I'm a Small Business" Isn't an Excuse for Bad Standards
• 15:22 – Did Social Media Lower the Barrier to Entry?
• 20:33 – Personal Horror Stories: When batches go wrong
• 22:31 – The Reputation Trap: How to handle subpar products

This episode is sponsored by Warm and Fuzzy Soapery—a brand built on quality, transparency, and the belief that respect for your customers is the bare minimum.

Support the show! Like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: Where do YOU draw the line between a mistake and negligence?

Are you waiting for the "right time" to launch your dream? Spoiler alert: the right time is never coming. In Episode 55, Margaret, Shauna, and Jessie (the Mini Heifer) deconstruct the Myth of Ready—the dangerous idea that everything must be flawless before you hit "publish".

In this episode, we explore:

• The "Propaedeutic" Approach: Why treating your first steps as "preparatory training" is the only way to actually learn the ropes.
• Safety vs. Aesthetics: Why you can start with "messy" packaging but can never compromise on product testing and safety.
• Real-Life "Fails": From "scratcher" walnut soaps to website glitches that taught us more than any course ever could.
• Redneck Word of the Week: We take a trip to So So, Mississippi, discuss the inaccuracies of the Free State of Jones movie, and share a local ghost story about a glowing fireplace stain.

Whether you’re 80% ready or still in the "research phase," this episode is the nudge you need to stop overthinking and start doing. We're giving you permission to start messy—just don't start unsafe.

Special thanks to our sponsor: Country Lather Soapworks.

We can’t believe we’re saying this… but the Dirty Heifers Podcast just wrapped up our first full year 🎉🐄

In this special year-in-review episode, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna look back at everything we’ve packed into the last twelve months — the guests who trusted us with their stories, the conversations that hit harder than we expected, and the ridiculous moments that still make us laugh.

We talk about our imposter syndrome episode and how deeply it resonated with listeners, reminding us that when we share our experiences honestly, we’re never as alone as we think. Mental health, burnout, confidence, and self-doubt came up again and again this year — and so did the power of community.

And of course… it wouldn’t be a Dirty Heifers recap without revisiting the heifer hijinx: – Word of the Week chaos – Jessie buffering in real time – Accidental one-liners and long silences – Screen shares that somehow made everything funnier – Inside jokes that just kept snowballing – Moments that were never planned but absolutely made the show

This episode is equal parts reflection and ridiculousness — a celebration of growth, friendship, small business life, and letting yourself be imperfect on the internet.

Thank you to every guest, every listener, every commenter, and every Dirty Heifer who’s been along for the ride this year. We couldn’t have done this without you.

Stay dirty, heifers. 🖤

Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie… or are we all just fighting for sport at this point? 🎄🔥

In this festive, unhinged episode of The Dirty Heifers Podcast, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna dive headfirst into the most controversial holiday debate of all time. From Elf and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to Gremlins, Batman Returns, Love Actually, and the claymation classics we grew up with, nothing is sacred.

We rank classic Christmas movies, break down controversial “Christmas-adjacent” films, argue over TV specials, roast Santa’s behavior in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and create brand-new fake words like nativeticulous. Expect hot takes, Southern sayings, nostalgia, movie trivia, and plenty of Heifer-level nonsense.

Whether you’re cooking Christmas dinner, hiding from your in-laws, or just need a laugh, this episode is your holiday chaos companion. 🎁 Choose your side. Press play. Stay dirty, Heifers.

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.

Tonight on the Dirty Heifers Podcast, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna dive into… absolutely nothing. No outline. No topic. No sponsor. Just three small-business besties embracing pure chaos and meandering their way through life, business, soap making, and whatever random thoughts happen to crash-land in our brains.

We’re talking unhinged stories, behind-the-scenes maker life, weird customer moments, random life updates, new obsessions, red flags, comfort habits, and why we should probably never record without a plan again.

Jessie tackles our Word of the Week: “Meanderthal” (very on brand), Shauna gets roasted in a vocabulary sentence, and the heifers argue through a brand-new “This or That” category: Unpopular Comforts.

If you love casual, unfiltered, hangout-style episodes from makers and small-business owners who don’t take themselves too seriously, this one’s for you.

✨ New episodes every week! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and stay dirty, heifers.

Integrating your online shop with social media sounds easy… until Meta sends you into a loop of missing product errors, your Facebook shop disappears into the void, and TikTok Shop tries to overthrow your entire inventory system.

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers Podcast, Margaret (Warm & Fuzzy Soapery), Jessie (Country Lather Soapworks), and Shauna (Bawauna Bath & Body) dive headfirst into the messy, glitchy, headache-inducing world of syncing your business with platforms like Meta, Facebook Shop, Instagram Shop, TikTok, and more.

We talk about: 💥 Why Meta integration is never a one-and-done task 💥 The chaos of missing pixels, broken shop buttons, and ghost product catalogs 💥 TikTok Shop madness and why some makers opt out 💥 How tech glitches genuinely impact small business owners 💥 The reality of dealing with customer support (the good, the bad, and the “try again later”) 💥 Advice for new makers who think connecting their shop will be easy (spoiler: good luck) 💥 And of course… a back-to-back hilarious This or That segment

If you’ve ever tried to connect your shop and ended up screaming at your screen, this episode will make you laugh, cry, and feel very seen.

New episodes drop weekly — hit subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us your WORST tech horror story.

Stay dirty, heifers.