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April 14, 2024

Stitching Rhythms: The Craft of Crochet and Hip-Hop Dolls with Adwoa Cooper

www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Designs. She details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding. Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging…

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Jan. 17, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Black Women are Revolutionizing the Toy Industry

Azhelle, The Toy Coach, talks a little about how Black Women are Revolutionizing the Toy Industry. I think there's definitely an increase in representation in the toy industry I think largely a large part of it is due to us as other black women who are coming out with these…

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Jan. 17, 2024

Innovative Doll with Real Lock Hair Breaks Barriers in Toy Industry

Azhelle, The Toy Coach shares her excitement about Dr Lisa patented a lock technology for hair so that dolls can have actual locks not braids that look like locks like for real for real lock hair And like that is has never been done before And Dr Lisa told me…

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Jan. 17, 2024

From Inspiration to Passion: My Journey into Kid-focused Exhibition Design

Azhelle, The Toy Coach shares with In The Doll World her journey into Kid-focused Exhibition Design. #shorts #thetoycoach #AzhelleWade #InTheDollWorldPodacast #InTheDollWorld

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Jan. 17, 2024

Unlocking Creativity: Building Your Own Toys with Open Market Goods

Azhelle shares a little secret called the Canton Fair and its essentially like a trade show just for factories but it's like in China so that's where you can find what they call open market goods.

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Jan. 17, 2024

Discover the Exciting World of Toy Design - A Dream Job for Kids at Heart!

Azhelle, The Toy Coach shares how she found out Industry and thought it was not real.. So we had to do like a museum exhibition And I made I did the Children's Science Museum and I made like an exhibition that looked like a twister game in like a big…

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Jan. 1, 2024

🌟 Happy New Year to our wonderful 'In the Doll World' community! 🌟

🌟 Happy New Year to our wonderful 'In the Doll World' community! 🌟 As we step into this new year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your engagement and love for our show have been the driving force behind…

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Dec. 16, 2023

All EpisodesEdit Azhelle Wade: The Toy Coach, Guiding and Empowering Others in the World of Toys.

www.inthedollworld.com In this wonderful episode of In The Doll World, I am joined by Azhelle Wade, the Toy Coach. Her journey to a key figure in the toy industry is an incredible testament to the power of passion and commitment and her love of teaching and being creative. Embark on…

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Dec. 2, 2023

Creating Empowering Dolls & Toys: The Journey of Andrea Furtick and the Afro Goddess Warrior Dolls

Welcome to an inspiring conversation with Andrea Furtick, the innovative CEO and founder of AGC Toys, and the creative force behind the Afro Goddess Warrior Dolls and Project. www.inthedollworld.com Get an intriguing glimpse into Andrea's artistic journey that led to the creation of the Afro Goddess Tarot Arkanas and ultimately,…

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Nov. 2, 2023

Dolls and Diversity: An Insightful Conversation with the American Black Beauty Doll Association

Karen Oyekanmi, the founder of the American Black Beauty Doll Association, opens up the conversation as she shares the inspiration behind her quest to fill the market gap for beautiful black dolls and to provide positive representation for children of color - a mission that still holds significant relevance almost…

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Oct. 28, 2023

Creating a Legacy of Representation: The Journey of Samantha Ong and Joey Dolls

Watch the interview now on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/inthedollworld Samantha's story begins with a simple desire - to create dolls that reflected her daughter's Asian heritage. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the toy market, she embarked on a journey to make dolls that would allow children of Asian…

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Sept. 30, 2023

Magazine Leader, Diana Jones, Owner of Dolls Magazine

****subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com**** A journey into the heart of the doll industry with our enthralling guest, Diana Jones, the dynamic owner of Dolls Magazine. As a child, Diana enjoyed altering her dolls' hair and creating unique looks for each of them. Diana has since navigated through life's turns, acquiring a…

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Sept. 20, 2023

challenges in creating shrunk magazine

#shorts full interview with Kat Picot at youtube.com/inthedollworld a snippet of one of the challenges she faced creating Shrunk Magazine.. #inthedollworld #minatures #shorts #dollcollectors #dollmakers

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Sept. 20, 2023

the evolution of publication

#shorts See full interview with Kat Picot at youtube.com/inthedollworld a snippet of one of the challenges she faced creating Shrunk Magazine.. #inthedollworld #shorts #minatures #dollcollectors

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Sept. 20, 2023

empowering girls with dolls

see full interview at https://youtu.be/u8B6n8-KSRY Zoe Oli, CEO of Beautiful Curly Me shares a little of how important her purpose and passion is for all girls to have dolls that represent who they are.

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Sept. 20, 2023

Tedx talk at 10 years old

see full interview at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com Zoe Oli, CEO of Beatiful Curly Me shares how her experience was being the youngest black girl to give a TedX talk at the age of 10.

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Sept. 16, 2023

Exploring the World of Miniatures with Kat Picot: Publisher of Shrunk Magazine

*** subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com *** Join us on a fascinating journey as we travel into the world of miniatures with our special guest Kat Picot, the inspiring publisher behind Shrunk magazine. Kat's story is a testament to passion and perseverance, as she beautifully recounts her transition from working in a…

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Sept. 2, 2023

Zoe Oli: The 11-Year Old CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, Pioneering Representation in Dolls

***subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com*** A beautiful and delightful interview with Zoe Oli, the 11-year-old mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me. Zoe's inspiring journey starts at the tender age of six, when she decided to tackle her self-confidence issues head-on by creating her own line of dolls that feature curls and braids just…

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July 8, 2023

From Doll Collector to Instagram Influencer: Cassie Jenkins of Dolls on the Scene

****subsscribe at www.inthedollworld.com**** What if you could transform a childhood hobby into a thriving Instagram account, creating a community around the love of doll collecting? Cassie Jenkins, the talent behind Dolls On The Scene, did just that, and she's here to share her journey with us. Cassie's passion for dolls…

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May 27, 2023

Dolls, Identity & Self-Expression: A Conversation w/ Clawdeena, doll enthusiast & Youtube Sensation

**** Subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com**** What happens when a doll enthusiast, collector, and social media star joins In The Doll World to share their unique journey? You get an inspiring conversation with the talented and passionate Clawdeena Clawdeena found solace in their love for dolls, creativity, and makeup transformations growing up…

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April 15, 2023

In The Doll Word celebrates 3rd year anniversary!!!! YEAH!!!

I'm going LIVE via Facebook at 3pm EST, tomorrow, Sunday, April 19th as In The Doll World celebrates it's 3rd Anniversary today!! WHOO..HOOO!!!! I am sooo grateful to you all for continuing to support the podcast! Check out the video below and if you have a few minutes tomorrow join…

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April 1, 2023

Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls.

***subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com*** A passionate and powerful interview with Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls. Flora shares with us her inspiration for creating Corage Dolls, out of her experience of watching the documentary “Gril Like Me”. She was struck by the lack of positive diverse representation…

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March 19, 2023

Evalina, Silicone Doll Artist & owner of Evergreen Art Dolls

****subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com**** A delightful interview with Evelyn Smith aka Evalina, owner of Evergreen Art Dolls and silicone doll artist. From animal science to doll making, her journey has been just as eclectic as the wonderful doll she makes. Growing up she loved sci-fi, art and animals, so it’s no…

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Feb. 26, 2023

Debra Pounds, Doll Artist and owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs

***subscribe at www.inthedollworld.com*** What a wonderful conversation with Debra Pounds, Doll Artist and owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs Debra shares how in 1997 a request from her mother for a Black Santa lead her to crafting but it was after the many conversations with her sister on how hard…

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