Royal Dreams (Bonus Talk)

Royal Johnson and her mother started her business after her father was murdered in November of 2018 in San Bernardino County. Royal and her family make handmade gummy bear soap as a way to cope, practice self-care, and give back.

Royal’s Soap represents mending broken hearts from tragedy through uniting with children alike to provide comfort, hope and healing. No words spoken could help Royal grasp the fact that a very important part of her life would never return. Royal once received a teddy bear from her school librarian that contained a message. That message stated that no matter what happens, a soft, fluffy friend would be there for her to hold, cuddle, cry, and most importantly, would not leave her side. For every two soaps sold, a teddy bear is donated to a child affected by gun violence.

Royal plans to continue her efforts on the fight against gun violence by starting a nonprofit that will build a support system and give children a platform to have their voices heard. You can follow Royal’s Soap on Instagram @royals_soap.