Episode 59: Shopify Hacked & HSCG Cancelled: Is the Maker Community in Trouble?

What happens when the pillar of your industry vanishes overnight? In this heavy-hitting episode, Margaret, Jesse, and Shauna dive into the shocking cancellation of the HSCG 2026 conference and what it signals for the future of the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry. We discuss why in-person connection is the "secret sauce" for makers and how grassroots meetups and events like SoapCon are stepping in to fill the void.

But the chaos doesn’t stop there. Margaret shares a terrifying first-hand account of being hacked on Shopify, revealing the exact tactics thieves use to drain bank accounts and redirect payouts—and why getting human help from big platforms is nearly impossible.

Whether you're struggling with the current "slow" economy or just need to know you're not alone in your business "bad decisions," this episode is a must-watch for every small business owner.

Plus: Stick around for our "Word of the Week" (Obsequious) and a Redneck Word of the Week that will have you feeling a little "T90"