Day 3 – MOA Interns Get Sudsy with Soap-Making Entrepreneur by Brent Simon and Carol-Faye Bynoe-George

As part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s summer internship program, interns dove into the world of agro-processing with an engaging presentation on soap making, led by Miss Elise Phillip, teacher, entrepreneur, farmer and founder of 2ElUniKUe/Vegan Bites.

Prior her demonstration, Miss Phillip did a presentation during which she reiterated on the importance of Agriculture and further expounded on the fact that everything we can think of pertaining to our survival which include food, clothes, medicine and shelter are resourced or linked to the sector.

Phillip, who runs the natural lifestyle brand offering handcrafted vegan soaps and plant-based products, took interns through the essentials of transforming raw agricultural ingredients—like coconut oil, shea butter, and herbs—into market-ready soap. Her session highlighted how agro-processing supports sustainability, empowers entrepreneurship, and adds value to locally sourced materials.

From safety gear, soap base to curing and custom scents, interns got an in-depth look at both the art and science behind soap making. The demo also emphasized the business potential of eco-friendly personal care products—something Phillip has mastered with her brand. The interns under guidance made Turmeric, Honey and Oats soaps which place in boxes that they also made on site. Proudly they walked away with more than just knowledge and samples of their creations—they left inspired to which they vocally and visibly expressed their interests of their future endeavours within the sector.

For more information or to get your hands on her products, Miss Phillip can be reached at 775-7747.