The Start of Dot Dot Soap
In March 2026, Lisa found herself in a new season of life.
She was looking for connection, for something to look forward to, for a reason to get out and meet people. That is when she sat down at her first mahjong table.
She played every day, watched instructors, attended local events, and took lessons wherever she could find them. She trained under Cheryl Price of West Boca Mahjong and joined the Mahj Life Instructor Guild.
"Playing once a week gave me something to look forward to and introduced me to the most amazing women."
Then she took the best parts of every experience she had and built something of her own. She called it Dot Dot Soap, the community she found and the experience she wanted to share.
Learning the game was only the beginning.
Teaching it was what came next.
Lisa did not walk into her first lesson knowing exactly how she wanted to teach. She spent time learning for herself first. She played online every day, studied under different instructors, attended events, and paid close attention to every experience along the way. She noticed the things that made learning feel fun and comfortable, as well as the things that left people feeling confused or lost.
Over time, she started taking the best parts of every instructor she had learned from and making them her own. That is what shaped the way Lisa teaches today. Her sessions bring people together around a table, learning from each other, laughing, and enjoying the process, rather than sitting through a lecture from the front of the room. Most importantly, she wants everyone to leave feeling confident, connected, and excited to play again.
Why Dot Dot Soap?
"In American mahjong, players call the White Dragon tile 'Soap.' It is part of the Dot suit, so when you put the two together, you get Dot Dot Soap. It is a little inside reference that mahjong players instantly recognize, and one that felt like the perfect fit for Lisa's vision.
The name is also a reflection of what Lisa wants Dot Dot Soap to feel like. From the very beginning, you are welcomed in, included, and made to feel like part of the community, even if you have never played a hand before."
