www.inthedollworld.com Join us as we interview fascinating and unique people in the Doll World Community, from doll artists, doll companies, collectors, bloggers, repainters and all the people in between who help to keep the doll world moving and shaking as they share their drive, passion and newest dolls.Hosts: Georgette, former co-founder and co-inventor of Big Beautiful Dolls, The First Plus Sized Fashion Dolls and Tammy Fisher, Owner of Curiositeej Dolls and Collectibles.
Hosts: Georgette Taylor & Tammy Fisher
www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design. Adwoa 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 hip-hop influences with her unique doll designs that echo a whole culture's beat. We delve into how her dolls bring fresh perspectives to both the hip-hop world and the diverse community of doll enthusiasts. Adwoa's creations are not just dolls; they're narratives spun from her life's fabric, paying tribute to the mentors and the Amigurumi tradition that have shaped her path to prominence in doll crafting circles.She also shares her wonderful stories about meeting her hip-hop idols, to her winning the of two won two top prizes in the California State Fair's craft competition.Wrapping up, Adwoa opens up about the intricacies of valuing her work, the supportive crochet community, and how she inspires the next generation to continue the crochet legacy. This conversation goes beyond crochet's technicalities—it's about life's intertwined paths, our passions, aspirations, and the happiness we infuse into our creations. Tune in for an episode that's as touching as it is thought-provoking, as we explore the art and heart of crochet dolls with Adwoa.To learn more about Adowa Design please visit Adwoa Design#Crochet #HipHopDolls #DollArtistry #Amigurumi #InTheDollWorldPodcast #GeorgetteTaylorITDW #CrochetCulture #HipHopArt #DollCollectors #AdwoaCooper #AdwoaDesign #ITDWSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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 Azelle's journey as she shares her reasons for leaving corporate life to pursue her dreams. Explore the challenges and misconceptions of entering the toy industry, enriched by Azhelle's valuable insights. Discover the Toy Creators Academy, a platform designed by Azelle to support and guide emerging toy creators, offering a wealth of resources and industry insights.As our conversation deepens, we explore the crucial issue of representation and inclusivity in the toy industry. Azhelle opens up about her experiences as an African American woman in the field, highlighting the rise of black-owned toy companies and her aspiration to create black dolls. We wrap up with an inspiring discussion about fostering entrepreneurship and expanding toy culture. So, grab your headphones, tune in and let's embark on this fascinating journey into the world of toy making.To find out more about Azhelle , The Toy Coach or the Toy Creators Academy visitwww.thetoycoach.com#thetoycoach #toycreatorsacademy #ITDW #inthedollworldpodcast #dollpodcast #georgettetayloritdw #dolls #toysSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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, these unique, representation-rich dolls. Discover how she overcame the hurdles of cost-effective doll creation, and ushered in the creation of Nova: Goddess of the Universe and The Afro Goddess Warrior Doll Collection.Learn how her dolls empower and promote self-discovery, and how licensing can help ease the financial burden in the toy industry. We also discuss the concept of 'Sticker Shock' and the reality of high costs in creating a vinyl doll.Have you ever wondered about growth and licensing in the toy industry? We've got you covered. Tag along as Andrea divulges her experiences at the New York Toy Fair and shares her invaluable insights into the significance of proper systems for business growth.But there's more to the toy business than just creating dolls. Andrea shares the power of delegation, collaboration, and representation in building an impactful toy business. Listen to the exciting future plans of AGC Toys and how seeking the right support in business can make all the difference. To learn more about Andrea and AGC Toys visit AGC Toys, Inc. (agctoysinc.com)#ITDW #ITDWpodcast #dollpodcast #podcast #georgetteITDW #AndreFurtick#afrogoddesswarriordolls #agctoysinc #agctoysSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
Listen at www.inthedollworld.com 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 40 years later, as they celebrate their upcoming annual Festival of Black Doll Show and Sale, Nov 4th 2023.As we chat with this panel of remarkable women - Karen Oyekanmi, Kynisha Daisy Decre, Cheryl Buckley, Lillian Black, Adwoa Cooper, and Stacelina Monique - we uncover the crucial role of dolls in reflecting and celebrating the diverse world we live in. Our panel of esteemed guests, wear many hats - they are doll makers, authors, interior designers, balloon artists, crocheters, and Barbie repainters.We navigate the rich and multifaceted world of doll making, a journey that transcends the creation of children's playthings to become a profound medium of art and cultural expression and as the conversation evolves, we also get the perspective of each guest on the importance about their decision to join the American Black Beauty Doll Association, as well as create and attend the Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale, an event that has always been about educating and representation, with many of the years of the Festival showcasing themes from Egypt to Black Marriage. So, join us for this enlightening conversation and discover the art, the expression, and the cultural significance behind the world of doll making and the importance of being a member of the American Black Beauty Doll Association. To see more about the women who are featured today, as well as vendors at the upcoming Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale: ABBDA 2023 Vendors@KarenOyekanmiKissing Kousins DollsWww.weloveblackdolls.comStacy@Stacelinamoniquehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/StacelinaMoniqueLillian BlackLillian's Dolls & Things Www.weloveblackdolls.comAdwoa Cooper@adwoadesignwww.AdwoaDesign.comhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/AdwoaDesignKynisha Ducre@Daisytheclown www.clowninaround.netSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
Our latest podcast episode introduces Samantha Ong, the innovative CEO of Joeydolls, celebrating the diversity and beauty of the Asian diaspora. www.inthedollworld.comSamantha'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 descent to see themselves in the toys they play with.Joeydolls are more than just dolls, they are lifelines connecting children with their heritage. They are sources of comfort for mixed families, adopted children, and those getting accustomed to new environments. Samantha's work has instilled a sense of belonging in these children, subverting societal messages that often devalue people of darker skin tones. Her story is a testament to what can be achieved with determination, compassion, and an unwavering belief in the power of representation. Join us for this insightful conversation with Samantha Ong, and prepare to be inspired. To learn more about Joeydolls visit JoeydollsSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
A journey into the heart of the doll industry with our enthralling guest, Diana Jones, the dynamic owner of Dolls Magazine. www.inthedollworld.com As a child, Diana enjoyed altering her dolls' hair, creating unique looks for each of them, Diana has since navigated through life's turns, acquiring a microbiology degree, raising seven children, and eventually taking the reins of Dolls Magazine. Her tale is a testament to the power of passion she has for what she does.As we converse with Diana, we delve into the captivating transition of Dolls Magazine from print to digital media and navigating through the tumultuous waters of the doll industry in 2020-2021. She shares her insights on exclusive collaborations with doll artists, creating unique dolls for the magazine's ardent audience, and the thrill of interacting with industry icons like Jack Johnston.In the concluding segments, we go under the hood of Dolls Magazine, discussing innovation, marketing, and the magazine's future trajectory. Diana imparts insightful anecdotes about the continuous evolution of doll artistry and the role marketing plays in the magazine's success. From her early days at the company to her heartwarming fangirl moments and awards, Diana's narrative is a gripping saga of aspiration and determination. Join us on this fascinating journey in the world of dolls.#dollsmagazine #inthedollworld #georgettetaylorITDW #inthedollworldpodcastSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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. www.inthedollworld.com Kat's story is a testament to passion and perseverance, as she beautifully recounts her transition from working in a doll's house shop to launching her own internationally acclaimed miniatures magazine. In our discussion, Kat sheds light on the highs and lows of independent magazine publishing and the unique challenges that come with it. Kat's experiences dealing with the Royal Mail system hack, which impacted her magazine distribution, give a raw and real insight into the hurdles of bringing a creative vision to life. But with every challenge comes a moment of triumph, and for Kat, it came when she met her favorite artists, leading to some unexpected 'fangirl' moments. We also chat about the energy and support she received at the Kensington Dolls House Festival, a memorable moment in her journey. Deeper into our conversation, Kat reminisces about her supportive family, who stood by her side even with the early arrival of her baby. We also talk about the shift of Shrunk from a quarterly to a biannual format, hinting at the exciting future plans for the magazine. Our journey ends where it all began, in the enchanting realm of miniatures, where Kat Picot brings the tiny to life in the most grandeur way. Don't miss this insightful conversation that promises a heartwarming journey through perseverance, creativity, and passion.To learn more about Kat and Shrunk Magazine visit Shrunk Magazine or visit them at Instgram @shrunkmgazine#minatures #shrunkmagazine #inthedollworld #ITDW #georgettetaylorITDWSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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 like hers. Don't miss Zoe's incredible tale of resilience and ambition, and how even the youngest among us can make a significant difference when they dare to dream. Zoe's story is not just about business; it's a testament to the power of vision, determination, and the importance of representation. She sheds light on how she navigated the complexities of manufacturing to bring her dolls to life, and how she learned the art of delegation, all while being a regular school kid.But, there's more to Zoe than being a remarkable young entrepreneur. She's also a TEDx speaker committed to spreading the message of empowerment and representation to other young girls. With the guidance and inspiration from powerful black women like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams, Zoe continues to expand her brand and impact. She shares powerful anecdotes, such as the heartwarming feedback she's received from young girls who connect with her dolls, and gives us a glimpse into what the future holds for Beautiful Curly Me. To learn more about Zoe and the Beautiful Curly Me line visit www.beautifulcurlyme.com #beautifulcurlyme #zoeoli #blackdolls #ITDWpodcast #DollMakers #DollCreators #DollCommunity #DollInterviews #DollAdvocates #blackdollartists #blackdollmakers #DollArtistry #DollCollectors #DollPassion #DollInspiration #DollShowcaseSupport the showHey!!! Get a shout out on an upcoming episode as a thank you for your monthly support of In The Doll World. Click here to support. Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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. www.inthedollworld.comCassie's passion for dolls sparked at a young age, and her enthusiasm only grew with her age, with her family playing a considerable role in fostering this love. She opens up about the pivotal role her mother had in her hobby and how her husband encouraged her to share her passion with the world. She gives us a peek into her creative process in designing dioramas and selecting dolls, with delightful stories of her daughters' enthusiasm for picking dolls. Cassie believes in the joy of collecting dolls, creating unique pieces, and most importantly, building a supportive community around it.Juggling content creation and family life can be quite a challenge. Cassie shares insights on how she manages to strike that delicate balance. She encourages us to let go of perfectionism, emphasizing the joy in just 'going for it'. She shares her organizational strategies, and the importance of batching content. Cassie's work is not just about sharing her love for dolls, but also about making a difference by supporting Black-owned brands and promoting sustainable shopping.As we discuss her plans for expanding her show, we also touch on her upcoming venture into YouTube. Join us in this episode for a deep dive into the world of doll collecting, the importance of community, and the joy of connecting with others over shared passions. Visit Cassie on Instagram@dollsonthescene#inthedollworld #ITDW #dollsonsthescence #cassiejenkinsThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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 www.inthedollworld.com Clawdeena found solace in their love for dolls, creativity, and makeup transformations growing up in a small conservative town after being born in Queens, New York. With an impressive following of over 3 million fans and followers across various social platforms, Clawdeena is best known for their extraordinary make-up transformations, captivating TikTok and YouTube videos, and insightful doll reviews that showcase their extensive knowledge of various doll types, notably the iconic "Monster High Dolls" and explores the fascinating world of dolls, identity, and self-expression.From the tender age of 10, Clawdeena faced the challenge of feeling different in their small hometown. In response, they embarked on a remarkable journey of self-expression by creating online content and sharing it with the world. In our chat, Clawdeena opens up about their appreciation for Monster High dolls, the importance of dolls for children, and how these toys can help kids express themselves and explore their emotions. They also discuss their documentary project, aiming to bust the stereotype of doll collectors as "crazy hoarders" and shining a light on the positive aspects of this unique hobby. But that's not all! We also dive into Claudina's experience as a crisis counselor, working with Crisis Text Line, and how their passion and mental health struggles have influenced their documentary project. By using docu-style storytelling, Claudina aims to normalize their hobby and proudly showcase their identity. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about dolls, creativity, and authenticity.#ITDWpodcast #georgetteITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #clawdeena #mamadeenaofficial #identity #dollcollecting #dollcollectors #makeuptransformation #selfexpressionThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.comWe continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.comAs Aniqua continues to share her wonderful doll journey, we find her moving into another pivotal and proud moment in her life as she becomes very instrumental in helping to create for Lions Brand for the first time, yarns that highlight 12 different shades of brown, from light to dark and how this came about.We also get to talk about her My Kinda Thing University, a virtual handmade school comprised of over 30 courses geared towards teaching other crocheters how to create dolls of color. As you will hear throughout these interviews, Aniqua continues to be passionate in offering beautiful crochet dolls that inspire, encourage and help to enhance all the beautiful shades of browns in this world and beyond.To find more of Aniqua's creations, please visit http://www.mykindathing.com/ or visit her on Instagram @mykindathing#ITDWpodcast #georgetteITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #mykindathing #aniquawilkerson #crochetdolls #fiberartdollsThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
Another wonderful In The Doll World show with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing. (Pt.1) www.inthedollworld.com What a great and purposeful doll journey Anqiua's shares with us, the educator is definitely in the house. As the third child of seven children, creativity was always encouraged in her house growing up and Aniqua always had dolls to play with, from the time she can remember, but did not have her first black doll until she was eight years old.In the conversation she shares that when she did get the black doll, she literally could not put it down, carrying it everywhere, protecting her doll but on some level, she believe she was protecting and caring for herself as well. She is a self-taught crochet artist. She became interested in crochet at around 19 years old, when her cousin found some old fiber arts books and has spent most of her adult career as a teacher, using art to be a more effective educator. She loved teaching but was a little disheartened with the education system and wanted to so something else with art and so as she listened to her nieces and their friends talk about how they felt about themselves, and not always in a positive light, she wanted to embark on something that would help them to see how truly beautiful they were. We also get to talk about another proud moment in her life and how this excellent opportunity of working with Lion Brand and introducing Skien Tones came about. Aniqua uses crochet as a tool to teach and promote self-esteem in girls, particularly girls of color and help to impart a sense of pride in the lives of young girls and women through art and dolls.Don't forget to check in next week for Part 2 of this great conversation and Aniqua's amazing doll journey. To find more of Aniqua's creations, please visit http://www.mykindathing.com/ or visit her on Instagram @my_kinda_thingThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
A passionate and powerful interview with Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls. www.inthedollworld.com 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 in media and products had on black children and even though this ‘doll experiment” was done more recently than the historical “Doll Test” done by Dr. Kenneth and Mamie Clark, the results we unfortunately just as troubling. As Flora shares in her interview, she wanted to do something about it and create a doll that had a strong sense of herself, an unstoppable spirit and offer information about diverse careers, build sistership and advocate for the empowerment of girls of color.We also talk about her devastating loss of all the work she created due to a bad manufacturing experience and how she had to start all over. Despite that experience, bad supply chains during COVID and more she has been constantly driven to move forward to create multicultural dolls and books that encourage girls of color to be unstoppable.To learn more about Corage dolls please visit them at www.coragedolls.com or Instagram @coragedollsThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
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. www.inthedollworld.comGrowing up she loved sci-fi, art and animals, so it's no surprise she has found a way to marry the three.Although she loved playing with dolls and being creative, she didn't stumble upon the true doll world until 2017 while in graduate school, working on her master's in animal science.Her love for everything sci-fi led her to this seeing this beautiful silicon Avatar doll and wanting to own one herself, she looked up the price, realized it was way too expensive for her college student budget, she decided to make her own and here is where her doll artist journey began.Evalina shares with ITDW how she learned her craft from watching many videos, and now creates beautiful and whimsical silicone art dolls, ranging from Avatars to fairies to baby dinosaurs to trolls. She also talks about what has been the most challenging to the most rewarding in being a doll artist and shares what other mediums she would be excited to work in. To learn more about Evalina and see her wonderful dolls, please visit her on Instagram @evalina.evergreen#georgetteITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #siliconedolls #artolls #evalina #evalina.evergreenThank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
What a wonderful conversation with Debra Pounds, Doll Artist and owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs www.inthedollworld.comDebra 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 it had been and still was to find black dolls that were true, cute, and beautiful reflections of us as Black people for her nieces, and her daughters that led her to her doll creating.We also talk about the approach she takes to create her beautiful dolls, what dictates the design and the look each doll has. She also shares how COVID really affected her business and forced her to shut down, and the challenges that came with that and how the lingering effects of that are still affecting her business today, but the love she has for creating dolls has been her saving grace and she still continues to inspire us with her amazing creations.As a self-taught artist, she prides herself in learning a skill she can pass on to others in helping them to create dolls, so the opportunity to teach what she knows in how to create her dolls, has opened up a new area that she is now moving forward in. We also get to find out a little bit more about her upcoming Doll show and future plans for that. To learn more about Debra and Paddlefootz Dolls please visit her on Instagram @paddlefootzdolls and or visit her website at www.paddlefootzdolls.com #georgetteITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast#paddlefootzdollsandthangs #debrapounds #blackdolls #blackdollcreators Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
Another FANGIRL moment for me at IDTW. What a fantastic time spent with Ms. Yla Eason, creator of Sun-Man, the first Black superhero action figure and owner of Olmec Toys. www.inthedollworld.com Ms. Eason is an award-winning educator and entrepreneur who is largely credited with pioneering the ethnic toy market at mass market stores. As an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers University, her focus is Business Communications, Multicultural Marketing, and Digital Marketing.Over 40 years ago a comment by her 3-year-old son and the love she had for him, changed the trajectory of her life and the lives of many children of color across the globe. Her son at 3 years old, made the comment, he couldn't be a superhero because he was black. Dismayed after searching for a black superhero, she discovered, there was no such thing. Ms. Eason stated, “The intention was to give positive Black presentation in imagination and creativity,” Yla shares with us her journey of what it was like stepping into that arena with no prior experience in the toy industry and how when the Universe calls you, other people are put along your path to make that happen for you. Yla also talks about some of her biggest challenges, the unique way she presented to the investors and why sometimes, ignorance can be bliss.She also admits it wasn't a piece of cake but for many reasons we talk about during our conversation, including the reason for her doing this and the fascination of what it took to get it created, helped her to keep going.Now 40 years later, Sun-Man was reintroduced to another generation of children in 2022 as he was included as part of the expansion of He-Man, the Masters of the Universe on the 40th Anniversary of He-Man. To find out more about Yla Eason, her story and Sun-Man and the Rulers of the Sun, visit www.officialsunman.com or at facebook @ officialsunman#georgetteITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #ylaeason #offcialsunman Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
Such a beautiful conversation with art doll artist, Natasha Smith, Owner of Mend By Ruby Grace. www.inthedollworld.com Nastasha shares with us how her love for her daughter jump started her journey into doll making, while not having a clue at all where to start. As a self-taught doll maker, she has been honing her craft in the doll artistry since 2008. Natasha thrives in trying new techniques and experimenting with design, color and whimsical style, her love for nostalgia and repurposing textiles is ever present in the dolls she so lovingly creates. Making each doll unique and not one exactly alike. She also shares how her passion for doll artistry along with her mental health journey has helped in this thriving community. The union of creating dolls as expression and how it relates to ADHD and depression has developed a community of artists and those who can relate in a beautiful way. To learn more about Natasha's story and to see more of her dolls, please visit her Instagram @mednbyrubygrace #ITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #mendbyrubygrace Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
What delightful show with this 10-year-old entrepreneur and doll creator, Demetrius Davis, Jr. aka Lil Dee, CEO of Our Brown Boy Joy, and his mom Dr. Luciana Gilmore. www.inthedollworld.com Our Brown Boy Joy created "My Friend," a character plush doll that speaks positive affirmations, such as “Brown Boy you are smart!” and more.LiL Dee shares that while watching the news during lock down from COVID, stories of George Floyd was unfolding, his mom could see it was making him incredibly sad. Conversations lead to other young boys with similar stories, as she states, “because I needed it to connect with him," she continues. "We talked about Trayvon Martin and [my former student] Tamir Rice, and I could see the pain he felt." LiL Dee then told his mom he really wanted to do something to help others. Soon after that, Dr. Gilmore, said the ‘My Friend' doll came to me in a dream," She felt it was a sign and Gilmore got to work, developing a company focused on young Black boys to present to her son as a surprise on his 8th birthday. It was important to LiL Dee to have the doll say positive affirmations to help people who speak negatively about themselves, to learn to speak more positive and kind things about who they are. The doll is created in LiL Dee's likeness, and he shares with us how he feels about having a doll that looks like him out in the world, although he was not thrilled with the first prototype, he voiced his opinion on changes and created a doll that he was happy to share with others.LiL Dee has big visions for his My Friend doll and the Our Brown Boy Joy company that he shares with us as well. I have no doubt he will see his visions become reality and continue to expand and empower his company and be a major player within the doll world.To learn more about LiL Dee and Our Brown Boy Joy you can visit them at www.ourbrownboyjoy.com #itdw #inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworld #georgettetayloritdw Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
A fun and phenomenal interview with Sandra Epps, artist and author. Founder of Sandy's Land LLC an entertainment service and the Detroit Doll Show. www.inthedollworld.comAs a creative force and a survivor of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a disease where the immune system attacks both the body tissue and organs, Sandra continues to use her strength, resiliency, passion, and creativity in celebrating history, culture, self-love, and diversity with the promotion of dolls of color and through her art.Sandra shares with us how a “one-time” event she created to inspire and support her niece during a time when she was feeling not represented and bullied about the way she looked turned into a powerful event that not only helped to showcase black doll artists but increase the self-esteem in so many young girls and women.She also shared how her triumph over lupus also inspired her first self-published children's book -- Imani Has the Most Exciting Dream! to assist children who are faced with adversities to transform their fear into faith. Her second book, Girl Power Discover the Princess Within provide key tools to help build a girl's self-esteem with tips to defuse a bully's action, ignite self-love, fun journaling and how to develop healthy friendship's. And most recently Epps has written, Girlfriend, It's Time to SOAR! A Work Journal for Personal Transformation to help women to affirm their success, prompt positive introspection and get focused on living their best life at any age. The book also includes her artwork that celebrates women and the transcendental meaning of butterflies.We also talk with her about why she felt it was important to create a Doll Legacy Award and we get to hear who the recipients of the 2022 Doll Legacy Award will be given to. I also get to thank her again for being the recipient of the 2015 Detroit Doll Show Legacy Award for Big Beautiful Dolls, as it truly meant a lot to me.Sandra continues to move through life with courage, creativity, passion and faith and as she does, she helps others along the way to love a little more of themselves, one book, face paint and doll at a time. For more information on Sandra Epps' products or services, visit; sandyslandllc.com or the Detroit Doll Show at www.facebook.com/DetroitDollShow#ITDW #inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworld #georgettetaylorITDW #sandraepps #sandysland #detroitdollshow Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"
A great conversation with Janet Lovett, Sculptor & Reborn Doll Artist. Janet is also a GOLD Award Professional Doll Makers Art Guild winner, PDMAG member and PDMAG mentor. www.inthedollworld.comThis is our 3rd episode of our In The Doll World collaboration with the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMA) as the Media Partner for their free upcoming online convention, October 14th-16th, which will celebrate doll artists within PDMAG, free classes, demos and much more.From her grandmother not owning any dolls to her mother's vast doll collection, it is such a touching conversation and wonderful doll journey, but Janet's doll creating journey starts with her seeing this beautiful reborn doll that just lite her up inside, but not being able to afford it, she decided to create one of her own. That first step has taken her on this wonderful doll journey that she shares with us on In The Doll World.Janet talks about how much she loves watching these little personalities emerge before her eyes through her pieces and Janet shares a touching story of her grandmother, mom, and dad toward the end of the show kind it really kinds of hits home and you get to see where and how she ended up, unbeknownst to her, that she was drawn to creating such beautiful baby dolls.We also get to hear of some fantastic news about one of Janet's dolls and it really is phenomenal!From being mentored through the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild, to creating award winning dolls to now being a mentor herself to other up and coming doll artists, brings it all together for her.The Professional Doll Makers Art Guild is a place for all artists and as you have seen with our past PDMAG artists, there is room for everyone and everyone is welcome, so if you are interested in seeing more artists or being part of the free classes and demos that will be available, please check out their upcoming online convention at www.pdmagonlineconvention.comTo see more of Janet's work, please visit her on her Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/victoryah.lovett.946 and or visit her on Instagram @janetlovettooak
A very delightful and powerful conversation with Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. www.inthedollworld.comNikki's journey into doll making did not start with a love of dolls, surprisingly she was not into dolls at all but out of her desire to find a doll that was a tribute to her sorority as a Delta, and with no luck finding one, Nikki decided to take matters into her own hands and develop a doll that represented her and her sorority. That decision led to her creating not only her own doll but has expanded into a line of dolls that celebrate the Divine 9 sororities.Nikki also shares the journey she has taken to building a doll company, the challenges, triumphs and how emotional she felt with creating and then seeing her first doll, from concept to something tangible. Once she saw it, she knew other sororities would want one of their own and she realized she wanted to continue to create and celebrate black beauty through dolls. We also get to talk about her companies endeavor to produce high quality collectibles that inspire, captivate, and encourage young women and children to love the skin they're in and the importance of having a doll company owned by a woman of color and what that represents for diverse doll creations.Nikki also has a wonderful surprise for everyone as she shares information about the growth and expansion of the company into creating other types of dolls that will be coming in 2023. Some truly exciting news.To learn more about Nikki Graves, and Trinity Designs, Inc visit www.trinitydesignsinc.com #inthedollworld #ITDW #inthedollwordpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #trinitydesignsinc #nikkigraves #inthedollworld #ITDW #beauty #blackgirlmagic #blackowned
Joining us on In The Doll World is Hope Ivy Mason, Award winning international doll artist, 3-time Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Doll Artist Winner. www.inthedollworld.comThis is our 2nd episode of our In The Doll World collaboration with the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) as the Media Partner for their upcoming online convention, which will celebrate doll artists within PDMAG. Hope shares a beautiful conversation with me on In The Doll World. From her diverse background as an Ordained Minster to founder of a non-profit for Cancer survivors, she talks about her unexpected journey into discovering silicone baby dolls and that began turned into creating beautiful dolls of her own and becoming an award-winning doll artist. As her skills grew, there was more to learn and that's when her friend and mentor Master artist, Maisa Said, who helped her tremendously during this doll creating journey, knew it was time to for her to grow further and referred her to the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. Hope learned many more skills while at the Guild, including sculpting from a portrait. As Hope progressed so did the level of her work which has produced amazing work and has also won her several awards. In our conversation, Hope also shares with us a little announcement of new mediums she will be working in, besides silicone. It sounds very interesting, and I can't wait to see what she produces with it.Hope is forever grateful to her mentor for introducing her to the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. Hope states, “being in a space like PDMAG, is not only for beginners, but it is also a very important place for even seasoned artists, it allows them to continue to grow and share their knowledge as well” and as an artist there is always new things to learn and new skills to develop. PDMAG encourages artists, through amazing workshops, courses taught by current and past members and mentors.This year the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild will be offering a free online convention Oct 14-16th, 2022, where people can attend free classes, workshops and meet some of the talented artists that are part of the guild and see their amazing work. To see Hope's amazing work, please visit her on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/hopeivymason#inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDW #hopeivymason #siliconedolls #professionaldollmakersartguild #PDMAG #inthedollworld
What a great interview with Chef Gina King, a mini food specialist and owner of Chef Gina's® Mini Food. www.inthedollworld.com From Professional Chef with a degree in culinary arts to mini food specialist and an avid doll collector herself, Gina shares with us her unusual and funny journey into creating mini food. Chef Gina's® is the Original Doll Food Creator established in 2000. She makes realistic food from Clay for fashion dolls and in various scales, from 1:6 (Barbie size), 1:4 (Gene size) scale, she also offers larger sized foods as well. Her mini food catalog is extensive, from, ham to full turkey dinners, pizza, delicious desserts like carrot cake and even pickles in a jar.With such an extensive catalog, do you think you can guess how many items she has created? Listen to the show to see if you right.She also shares how Covid affected her business in a surprising, good ways considering what was and has been going on during these times.Gina also shares how she is finding creative ways to keep her business relevant and growing and to help others in need. Gina created, Foods of the World box sets, a part of the proceeds of those purchased boxed sets are donated to various organizations who are helping the people of Ukraine and others around the world in need of help.She is also currently offering wonderful classes you can participate in online if you want to try your hand at making some mini foods, I can't wait to make my first meal and share it with you all!During our wonderful conversation she shared with so many more exciting things she has coming up. I can't wait for you to listen in! Chef Gina's® has also been featured in other multiple publications word wide, including the Dolls Magazine, Fashion Doll Quarterly, Barbie Bazaar, National Bison.Chef Gina is also hosting her first Chef Gina's Mini Food Convention, online Sept 24th & 25th, to find out more about it and her mini foods please visit www.chefginas.com#inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDW #georgettetaylorITDW #chefgina #minifood
I had a delightful conversation with Sandra Maxwell, BJD Artist and owner of Sandra Maxwell Studios, best known for her 7" resin ball jointed Punkin Pie dolls. Sandra is also one of the heads of the upcoming Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Online Convention. www.inthedollworld.comThis is our first episode of our In The Doll World collaboration with the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) as the Media Partner for their upcoming online convention, which will celebrate doll artists within PDMAG.Sandra's doll journey started years ago with her making dolls using patterns from the old Women's Day and Family Circle magazines that her mother bought. She says her poor mother would get a magazine that was all cut up because Sandra would get to them first before her mother could get a chance to read them. Money was sometimes tight in the household, and she knew that if she wanted to have dolls, this was the only way for her to get them. Sandra was always making things because that was the only way to have the dolls and other things she wanted, hence she made her first homemade cabbage patch doll, which wound up being featured in her High School play.After she got married and started a family, she became acquainted with reborn dolls; and then thought she might like to try sculpting. She started sculpting on her own and created a few reborn dolls, but realized she had an affinity for little dolls and decided to try her hand at creating ball jointed (articulated) dolls. Sandra started creating little BJD dolls, and while she was working on them, she started naming them little Punkins…and the Punkin Line was born.Although she created dolls in polymer clay, porcelain and other media, she's probably best known for her Punkin line of 7" resin ball-jointed dolls (BJDS)In 2020, she was Industry's Choice winner in the Dolls Awards of Excellence for her Punkin Pie entry, the first in her Punkin line.For more info about Sandra Maxwell and her adorable BJD dolls, please visit www.sandramaxwellstudios.comFor more information about the upcoming Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Online Convention October 14th-16th, please visit www.pdmagconvention.com#inthedollworld #sandramaxwellstudios #professionaldollmakers
This was a wonderful interview with a passionate doll and self-esteem advocate, Sherri Roberts-Lumpkin, Founder and Director of the Ragbaby Exchange. Listen at www.inthedollworld.com The Ragbaby Exchange is a non-profit organization committed to building self-esteem in women and children through doll making.Sherri shares with us how her career morphed from fashion design major, to graphic artist, to doll maker and how her doll making skills offered her the opportunity to create a unique program that combines doll making with art therapy plus unique therapeutic practices to instill a sense of self-worth and self-love in the participant.Our passionate and powerful conversation also talks about how, in her workshops, she still sees the continued struggle of children of color perceiving themselves as lesser individuals, and how her continued work through the Ragbaby Exchange demonstrates the continued need for diverse representation through dolls.Her workshops, “Your Inner Doll" and "Raising a Super Hero”, take deliberate steps toward the process of discovering how to achieve acceptance of one's emotional well-being, and gives participants an opportunity to embrace their inner and outer beauty as expressed in and through the doll; a doll that allows them to put a little more love into their own hearts.We also talk about how the pivot she had to make due to the pandemic created a unique way for her to bring her doll making and self-esteem workshops to more people online.To learn more about Sherri and the Ragbaby Exchange, please visit: https://www.ragbabyexchange.com/#ITDW #georgettetayloridtw #inthedollworldpodcast #ragbabyexchange #sherrirobertslumpkin #selfesteem #confidence ##releaseyourinnerdoll #lumpkinsherri To subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworldPlease leave us a review at www.inthedollworld.com, we would love to hear how you enjoy the show!
FANGIRL ALERT!!! In The Doll World is joined by most versatile & distinguished repaint artists in the doll community Noel Cruz. www.inthedollworld.com/episodesI have always admired his brilliant work and what a wonderful conversation we had as he shared his journey from drawing portraits since the age of 12 to becoming such a renowned repaint artist, to repainting the most precious doll in his collection. Although Noel is most recognized for his character & celebrity-based dolls due to their uncanny resemblance to the people they portray, such as Farrah Fawcett, Lindsey Wagner and Johnny Depp to Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Cher just to name a few in his extensive line of iconic repaints, there is one doll that is not based on a celebrity, and it was during a beautiful moment as he was sharing that doll with me, that I literally was in tears as he talked about the one doll that he had repainted that is the most precious to him.We also talk about his process, the hardest area for him to repaint as well as the one thing you that you must get right in order to be true to the repaint. Can you guess what they are before you listen to the show? His dolls are derived from several models like Gene, Tyler, Sydney, etc, by various doll-makers such as Mel Odom, Robert Tonner & Franklin Mint. His repaints as well as his portraits are done with intricate detail to the point of being naturally lifelike in essence.He also asks to give a big shout out to MEL ODOM for creating the beautiful doll Gene Doll which has been a very versatile canvas for him work with. Thank you, Mel from Noel!To see more of Noel's amazing work, visit www.ncruz.com #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #noelcruz #repaintartist #OOAK #georgettetaylor #georgettetaylorITDWTo subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworldIn The Doll World is now on Alexa, to listen to our newest episodes just say, "Alexa open Doll World"
A truly delightful conversation with Tamika Spencer, Paper Artist, specializing in doll wigs as well as a freelance photographer specializing in doll photography. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsJoin us as Tamika shares her wonderful journey to creating her outstanding paper art doll wigs. She also shares with us which dolls are the hardest to create wigs for, and you may be surprised who they are. I also talk with her about her process, what paper is the easiest to work with and what she is looking forward to doing in the coming years with her beautiful wigs.Her paper doll wigs are just amazing and have been featured in various doll magazines such as Stand Magazine, FDQ (fashion doll quarterly), Endora Magazine, and Doll Magazine. Her wigs have been also featured in virtual exhibitions with Art.Number 23. To see more of Tamika's amazing work please visit her at @tamikaspaperart #tamikaspencer #tamikaspaperart #paperwigs #ITDW #inthedollworld #georgettetaylorIDTW #inthedollworldpodcast #paperart To subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworldIn The Doll World is now on Alexa, to listen to our newest episodes just say, "Alexa open Doll World"
Part 2 of Acori Honzo's interview now on https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsOur inspiring conversation with Acori Honzo, of House of Honzo, self-taught sculptor, painter, and doll artist. Acori shares his amazing journey into creating African American OOAK dolls, of history makers and icons that are inviting, realistic and powerful. In this part Acori shares which dolls he has created has inspired and challenged him the most. I am sure you will be surprised who they are.He also shares his immense appreciation for the doll community and how they have accepted him, helped him, and continue to encourage him and his work and how much that means to him.We also get to talk about a little something special he will share about his dolls that I think you will find very exciting!!To learn more about Acori and his dolls visit him at Instagram @acorihonzo and or facebook at House of Honzo.#inthedollworld #ITDW #georgettaylorITDW #acorihonzo #houseofhonzo #itdwpodcast #dollstagram #cherrystreetpier #phillyartist #philly
An inspiring conversation with Acori Honzo, of House of Honzo, self-taught sculptor, painter, and doll artist on In The Doll World. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsOur conversation was so enlightening that I truly found it hard to edit it down to just one show, so this interview will be published in 2 parts. Acori shares with In the Doll World his amazing journey into creating African American OOAK dolls, of history makers and icons that are inviting, realistic and powerful. His love of creating, from music to art to dolls was something that he had a talent for early on from as far back as he can remember. His journey into doll creating was not something he envisioned at all. He shares how his wife was the catalyst to him creating his first doll as well as her being a very integral part of him submitting his application to what has become the Cherry Street Pier. The Cherry Street Pier is a Philadelphia arts and community pier on Philly Waterfront. From that application submission, Acori was 1 of 13 chosen, amongst many who applied, to become an artist in residence at The Cherry Street Pier, giving visitors from all over the world a glimpse of his magnificent work.He also shares his immense appreciation for the doll community and how they have accepted him, helped him, and continue to encourage him and his work and how much that means to him.He also reveals to us which doll has been the most emotionally challenging for him to create.We also get to talk about something that really has been most fulfilling to him and that is how his dolls have helped to foster amazing conversations about race, acceptance, and history as he shares a few of those wonderful stories with us and so much more.To learn more about Acori and his dolls visit him on Instagram @acorihonzo #inthedollworld #ITDW #georgettaylorITDW #acorihonzo #houseofhonzo #ITDWpodcastTo subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworld
In The Doll World has a wonderful conversation with Denise Johnson, the creator of the YouTube show All Dolled Up-The Series. Listen here at www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Denise talks about how her daughters and COVID inspired her to create a show that is designed to be entertaining as well as educational. Although she wanted to create something fun for them to do as well as for people to watch, she also knew it was very important to encourage creativity, bring about confidence, as well lessons that help them be cognizant of the consequences of their actions. We also discuss the many skills her daughters are learning along the way when as far as creating a show, from production to team building to editing. I joked with her that maybe I need to call them to help me with my editing.
ITDW is joined by Fredo Hernandez, owner of Frey'Dez Studios. Art doll sculptor of OOAK fantasy figure sculptures and a Monster High™️ doll repainter. Listen to the show at www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Fredo and I had a wonderful conversation about his journey to become an art doll sculptor. He shares with us how he didn't discover the art of sculpting until 2007. He states, ”In a search to discover a way of creating my visions and thoughts without spending years and years and tons of money going to schools (I had already tried three different schools) and earning degrees to be able to create and do what I wanted”. In our conversation, he talks about how he became consumed by the gorgeous images of incredibly talented sculptors, such as Aidamaris Roman & Eneida Rosa, among others. From that inspiration, he began his journey to build his modest sculpting studio in his home. Fredo is always on a constant quest to refine and hone his skills and techniques to reflect the passion he feels for his art. He also utilized 3D programs in conjunction with his passion to aid in the creation of his sculptures.He also passes on some very valuable information and shares some tips and words of wisdom for any entrepreneur who wants to create a business based on their passion. Fredo is a recipient of the 2017 Gold award from the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. He is also honored to be the owner and Executive Administrator of the International Art Doll Registry, where he can help to serve more of his fellow artists.You can follow Fredo at www.freydez-studios.org and on Instagram @freydez_studios#inthedollworld #ITDW # inthedollworldpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #freydez_studios #FredoHernandez #OOAKdollsTo subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworld
Join us for a delightful and powerful conversation with Yolonda Jordan of “My Pretty Brown Doll”. Yolanda specializes in crocheted brown dolls with natural hairstyles. Listen at https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts.htmlYolonda shares her fond memories of learning how to crochet from her Great Aunt when she was 7 years old. She also explains how and why she went from crocheting scarves and hats to crocheting her amazing brown dolls. Her first published book, “My Pretty Brown Doll: Crochet Patterns for a Doll That Looks Like You” is on the market. It is the first pattern book for making unique, customizable African-American crocheted dolls.We also talk about her journey as the first African-American woman to author and publish a book of this kind; what it was like, what she has to share, and how she can help others along their path. You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myprettybrowndoll and on Instagram @myprettybrowndoll#inthedollworld #ITDW # inthedollworldpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #myprettybrowndoll #YolondaJordan #crochetedbrowndolls To follow In The Doll World and or subscribe visit https://linktr.ee/inthedollworld
It's FANGIRL TIME!! I am truly excited to have the internationally renowned, award-winning artist, Gregg Ortiz of Gregg Ortiz LLC Timeless Heart, who creates licensed collectibles from one of a kind to exclusive high-end couture limited edition dolls with me on In The Doll World. (www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts)We had such an amazing time together as Greg shared his wonderful journey into dollmaking, from dancer to actor, to model, to self-taught artist. From childhood, expressing himself artistically has always been a prominent part of his life, as an outlet and extension of what defines him. Gregg expresses creativity and imagination that brings about a unique hands-on approach that is key throughout his entire process of design and sculpture. He has taken that passion and craft and created a business that has lasted for over 25 years; from creating licensed collectibles to manufacturing exclusive high-end couture limited editions. Gregg Ortiz has over the years received accolades for his creations in the art, doll, and sculpture industries. He has received awards from DOTY, Dolls Award of Excellence, to the CRYSTAL GLOBE award.Throughout his career, he has produced licensed sculptures for companies such as Walt Disney World Galleries, Disneyana, Home Shopping Network USA & EUROPE, and The Jim Henson Co. His creations are highly sought after throughout the industry as well as by celebrities such as Milla Jovovich, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, to name a few. Featured on magazine covers such as Dolls Magazine and Doll Reader as well as TV appearances on PBS, Home Shopping Network, and Telemundo.Gregg states, “My end goal is to share the amazing passion I have found through my profession using all genres and facets of originality and complexities. Finding beauty in all that surrounds me, connecting with collectors around the world, and taking them into the Magical and Mysterious Journey that is timeless…”To learn more about Gregg Ortiz and his amazing work visit: https://www.greggortiz.com#greggortiz #timelessheart #inthedollworld #ITDW #OOAK #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDWpodcast #ITDW #itdwgeorgettetaylorTo follow In The Doll World and or subscribe visit https://linktr.ee/inthedollworld
Robin Hickman-Winfield, Artistic Director and Founder of A Celebration of Soulful Dolls joins In The Doll World podcast for an inspiring interview at www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsRobin shares with us her journey to create A Celebration of Soulful Dolls. She credits her love of dolls, her creativity and entrepreneurship to her mother as she talks tenderly about how her mother influenced her love of Black dolls and how she made sure that her daughters had dolls of color growing up.She also shared how living with people who were very much involved in the Civil Rights movement; her doll play, story writing, and crafting allowed her to find peace within the struggle. Robin is also very much engaged in mentoring children, and she shares a wonderful story about her 10-year-old protégé, a doll collector and artist who she asked to co-curate and contribute to a display for Black History Month at the Children's Hospitals of Minnesota, at the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses. “A Celebration of Soulful Dolls” dioramas are "life-styles in miniature", inspiring doll artistry uniquely presenting positive and powerful imagery of family, community, and history, with a splash of social commentary. Her passion for realism and attention to detail vibrantly comes through in her intricately re-styled dolls, handcrafted accessories, and props, displays, and photography. From Robin's many tributes to family members such as her uncle, famed photographer and film director Gordon Parks, to Trayvon Martin and music icon Prince, her “A Celebration of Soulful Dolls” exhibits garner rave reviews with comments such as… “A miniature masterpiece!” “Wonderful and inspiring... Filled with joyful purpose” “You've addressed love, justice issues, community, family memories and more.”To find out more about Robin and A Celebration of Soulful Dolls please visit https://www.celebrationofsoulfuldolls.comFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld#inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDWpodcast #ITDW #itdwgeorgettetaylor#acelebrationofsoulfuldolls #robinhickman #robinhickmanwinfield#soulfuldolls
A great interview with Dominique Jean-Louis, Associate Curator of History Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society for the upcoming Black Dolls exhibit, February 25th-June 5th, 2022 as well as other wonderful exhibitions including: Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass' America (forthcoming February 2022), Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow (2018), and the ongoing exhibition Meet the Presidents at www.inthedollworld/podcasts Dominique shares with us how the curation of this fantastic and upcoming Black Dolls exhibition came about. She also sheds light on the importance of work that the New-York Historical Society does to keep history alive, seen and shared and how her journey with the NY Historical Society began and of course a little about her own doll journey. The Black Dolls exhibition explores handmade cloth dolls made primarily by African American women between 1850 and 1940 through the lens of race, gender, and history. The exhibition immerses visitors in the world of dolls, doll play, and doll making while examining the formation of racial stereotypes and confronting the persistence of racism in American history. It features more than 100 cloth dolls, alongside dozens of historical photographs of white and Black children posed with their playthings and caregivers. A coda explores 20th-century commercial dolls marketed to a broader audience of Black families seeking to instill pride in their children. Through these humble yet potent objects, Black Dolls reveals difficult truths about American history and invites visitors to engage in the urgent national conversation around the legacy of slavery and race.Curated by Margaret K. Hofer, vice president and museum director, and Dominique Jean-Louis, To find out more about the Black Dolls exhibition or about the New-York Historical Society, please visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/exhibitionsFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld#InTheDollWorld #feedspottoppodcast #InTheDollWorldPodcast #blackdolls#newyorkhistoricalsociety
We are excited and honored to have Ms. Darla Davenport-Powell, creator of the Niya Doll, Niaykids, founder of I AM ENUF Foundation and Greater Works LLC to be our guest on In The Doll World doll podcast for an empowering show, filled with over 38 years of amazing journeys, challenges, triumphs, legacy building and inspiring life lessons www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsDarla began her journey thirty-eight years ago when she and her husband went looking for books and dolls that looked like their daughter, Niya. “We searched high and low to find books and toys that reflected our culture and came up with nothing. All that was out there at the time were white dolls dipped in chocolate with straight hair. It was also easier to find a needle in a haystack than a children's book featuring a positive African-American family.”Darla self-published the “Here Comes Niya” book with an audiotape in 1984 and manufactured the multilingual Niya doll in 1991. The “Here Comes Niya' doll is the first African-American doll to speak English, Spanish, and Swahili. In 2000, Darla inked her first chain store deal to sell the Niya baby doll in K-mart. In 2006, she became a finalist on the ABC American Inventor show and won $50,000 to advance her doll line on national television. It was there where Niya and her Global friends were born. After the American Inventor show, and in 2007, they launched a Niya and Friends specialty doll line at the ABC Kids Expo. “All children deserve to see positive images that look like them in the toys they play with, in the media they watch, and in the literature they read.” Darla is relentless in filling the void. What's next for Niya and her Clubhouse Crew? Gaming and Animation. To learn more about Darla Davenport-Powell, the “Here Comes Niya' doll, and the Niyakids visit https://www.niyakids.comFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld
Join our conversation with Marie Georghy Jacob, Doll Artist & Owner of Atelier Miss Georgia Doll on In The Doll World, doll podcast as she shares her amazing and dedicated journey to becoming a doll artist www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsIn early 2000, Marie started working in the fashion industry. It was by pure chance that she discovered the doll magazine BARBIE BAZAR, which gave rise to a whole new passion, that of collectible fashion dolls! Or was it?The magazine highlighted the fascinating world of high-end dolls. In addition, many of these luxury dolls were created either by small companies or independent artists. Letting herself be mesmerized by these sublime creations. To fill a gap in the world of doll fashion design, Marie founded MARIE GEORGE MONTREAL, a contemporary clothing line specially created for Ellowyne Wilde dolls and the American Model (Tonner Doll). Towards the end of 2011, she realized that her style and personality were absent. It was time for her to move on to a more exciting challenge. "I wanted to make my dolls with my standards of quality, aesthetics and, above all, that shared my bohemian and ethnic style with a contemporary touch."January 2012, Marie made the leap by creating her very first doll heads in plasticine. With the help of various modeling books, including those of sculptors Philippe and Charisse Faraut and several DVDs by artists such as Patricia Rose, Jack Johnston, and Apryl Jensen, her first doll Clara, came to life. Then, in the years which followed, other BDJ dolls were born."Fashion is my life; textiles are my true vocation and dolls are my passion. It seems obvious to me that a marriage of these three was supposed to be."To learn more about Marie and the amazing dolls she creates please visithttps://ateliermissgeorgia.com or on Instagram @amgdoll25Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld #InTheDollWorld #feedspottoppodcast #InTheDollWorldYoutube #inthedollworldpodcast #mariegeorghyjacob #ateliermissgeorgia
Vanessa Lee, doll sculptor and owner of The Angel Doll Company shares her fantastic journey to becoming a doll artist. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsIn her own words, she believed she came too late to the doll world, although we would never believe that due to the outstanding dolls she creates.Vanessa grew up very poor in a small town (Barberton, Ohio), as one of five children. Her mother and teachers always allowed her to freely express herself artistically and with very few limitations or restrictions on her imagination. As far back as Vee could remember, she's loved dolls. Any time she was sad, scared, or just feeling down, there was always a doll there to comfort her. She shares with us how her artistic soul and dolls became one in 2012 when Vanessa happened to stumble into a Doll Art Gallery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that was owned by World renowned Artist "Mark Dennis". He agreed to teach "Vee" to sculpt and to create her doll designs. She then taught herself to mold and caste and then went on to create the incredible dolls that we love to collect to this day.Vee loves the journey of creating silicone dolls, and believes that everyone should know that they have an Angel!To find out more about Vanessa Lee and the incredible dolls she creates, please visithttps://www.theangeldollcompany.com/Follow and like In The Doll World™ at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld #InTheDollWorld #feedspottoppodcast #InTheDollWorldYoutube #inthedollworldpodcast #feedspottopdollpodcast #vanessalee #theangeldollcompany
Andrew Yang, Owner of AY Collection, (aka Astor Yang) and OOAK Doll Artist joins In The Doll World doll podcast for an introspective look into his fascinating doll journey. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsAndrew's doll journey has taken him around the world from New York to Hong Kong to Paris and in his interview with us, he shares how a chance meeting and a blog feature changed his life. His beautiful dolls became a must-have exclusive window display installation in prestigious stores such as Barney's in New York and in Hong Kong and Paris.The AY Doll Collection has modeled miniature looks from every major fashion house since their debut in 2010 and now Andrew's romantic ruffles have become life-size in the form of his zero-waste fashion collection. Andrew has been featured in Vogue Magazine, The New York Times, and SHOWstudio Gallery in London, and his collaborators include Beyoncé and Katya Zamolodchikova. To find out more about Andrew (aka Astor) Yang and his creations please visit http://astoryang.comFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
In The Doll World is joined by the William Grant Still Art Centers Doll Exhibition Group. www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts The group includes Ami Motevalli – Director, Myshell Tabu - Dollmaker, Collector & Curator, Sofía Gabaldón – Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager and Monica Bailey – Education Coordinator of the William Grant Still Arts Center. A wonderful discussion about the 41st year of the annual Black Doll show at the William Grant Still Arts Center. It is the longest-running annual exhibition in the City of Los Angeles. They also share the fascinating history of the Will Grant Still Arts Center and talk about the proud and incredible community support they continue to have.The William Grant Still Arts Center—named after the late Dr. William Grant Still (1895-1978), the highly acclaimed African-American composer who lived in the West Adams neighborhood— was established in 1977 by Los Angeles City Council member David Cunningham in cooperation with its first director Hakim Ali.The William Grant Still Arts Center is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs offering summer camp, creative workshops, including doll making classes, music and art classes for adults and youth, an exhibition space, concerts, and places for community meetings and the neighborhood to come together.Notable programs the Center has started include the annual Black Doll Show, the African-American Composers Series of exhibitions incorporating cultural heritage with arts education, and exhibitions of archives curated directly from the community.The programs at William Grant Still Arts Center are free, or as low-cost as possible, in order to welcome all in our community to the visual and performing arts. For more about the center and upcoming Black Doll shows visit: wgsac.wordpress.com/about/wgsac-history/
In this new ITDW 2021 wrap up episode, we (Tammy and Georgette) get to share a few of our thoughts on what a wonderful year been this has been for us podcasting and producing In The Doll World, some of our wonderful fangirl moments, and our many thanks to all of you In The Doll World community. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsWe had such an amazing year growing our In The Doll World doll podcast and YouTube channel and couldn't have done it without all of you, from all of our amazing and talented guests sharing your creative, powerful, and inspiring stories with our listeners, to all those in the doll community who have given their time to listen and view our podcast, to all who have shared and recommended our podcasts to others. In The Doll World would not be this amazing, exciting, inspiring, and interesting journey without all of you helping it to grow and we appreciate all of you for your continued support.In The Doll World looks forward to its growth for 2022 with new fun and creative guests, collaborations and so much more and we hope that you continue to be part of our In The Doll World journey.So, until next year, Tammy and I wish you all a beautiful, safe, healthy, and happy NEW YEAR!! NEW In The Doll World episodes begin on Wednesday, January 12, 2022!Follow and like us on Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/#inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw
In The Doll World doll podcast is joined by husband and wife duo, Suzanne and Erick Lamba, creators of Lyah's TV. The UK's first black Barbie doll show on YouTube which actively aims to promote black dolls, black families, and black history for all children. What a wonderful, powerful and inspiring interview we had with them. www.inthedollworld.com/storytellersThe channel was created in July 2020. During the first lockdown, the couple was surprised and saddened to find their 3-year-old daughter begin to question and compare her appearance to the dolls she was seeing on YouTube, primarily Mattel's white Barbie dolls. With little to choose from as an alternative, the couple decided to create their own doll show voiced by them and their family.Lyah's TV follows the adventures of a black family - a mother and father and their triplets – the Lyah family. Various episodes include other members of their family and friends. The episodes are educational and fun for all children to enjoy. Suzanne and Erick have worked with a number of black-owned companies and incorporated their work in the Lyah shows. This includes doll companies such as Biankha and Friends and Hello Nana Dolls as well as other black professionals such Sophia Wilson, author of the children's books “The Left Handed Champ”, and “Simone's Oasis” educational entertainment company.To learn more about Lyah's TV, please visit https://www.youtube.com/c/LyahsTVhttps://www.instagram.com/lyahstv/Follow and like us on Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/#inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw #lyahstv #suzannelamba #ericklamba
THIS SHOW IS A REPLAY - In The Doll World, doll podcast is joined by Allison Hernandez, host of YouTube's Muñecas, Poupees, and Dolls and avid doll collector. https://www.inthedollworld.com/storytellers.html We sit down for a wonderful interview as we talk about her love of dolls, even at the tender age of 11 she knew she wanted to be a doll collector, at which point I told my family, “I'm a doll collector I think by telling everyone I was a doll collector, it spared many of my childhood dolls, and my mom never made me get rid of them. I'm lucky to have all of my cherished childhood dolls to this day. One of which is her mom's Crissy doll that was passed down to her. We get to talk about why she started the show and why she felt the need for a show like hers was important. We also get to hear about an amazing opportunity she is creating to help other doll creatives out there, that can help to fund some of your creative dreams, you don't want to miss hearing about this. You also get to hear what ROPD stands for, it is hilarious!To learn more about Allison and what she is up to visit please visithttps://www.youtube.com/c/MunecasPoupeesandDollshttps://www.munecaspoupeesdolls.comTo subscribe to In The Doll World, Doll Podcast and Youtube Channel please visitwww.inthedollworld.com or https://www.youtube.com/inthedollworld#inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw #sydscribbs #AllisonHernandez#MuñecasPoupeesDoll
In The Doll World (ITDW) is honored to introduce you to Sydney "Syd" Schoenfeld! www.inthedollworld.com/creators We had such a wonderful time learning more about Sydney's doll journey, her talent, aspirations, and the ways she wants to inspire us all through dolls.I, Tammy, stumbled upon Syd quite by accident. I saw some of her art and found it fun and refreshing. I was so excited to have found someone early in their career who we could follow as they transitioned from college to the work world! Little did I know, Syd was not transitioning from college to her career: Syd was transitioning from high school to college!We are excited to follow Syd's doll journey and are looking forward to sharing her learnings and adventures with you! Bio provided by Syd: "Syd is an up-and-coming artist in the doll world. She is 17-years old and is preparing for college next year. Her goals are to attend university and to major in toy design. Ultimately, Syd would like to become a product designer for the Barbie branch at Mattel. She has worked as a packaging designer with many small makeup businesses as well as created other miscellaneous pieces for her clients. Syd wants to make waves in the doll world--not only with design--but, with diversity. Her goal is for every child to feel seen. In her words, 'Every child deserves to feel special. Toys teach us how to see the world and inspire us to use our imagination to make it a better place.'"In her free time, she runs a freelance art business on her Instagram account, @sydscribbsFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld#inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw #sydscribbs #sydneyschoenfeld#dolldesigner
We are joined by the delightful and talented doll clothing pattern designer, Tamara Casey, Owner of Designs by Jude, on In The Doll World, doll podcast. https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts As Tamara states, her doll journey was similar and different from others who have become dedicated doll lovers and collectors. When I was growing up my mother and grandmother were both accomplished crafters. My grams owned a ceramic shop, and my mom would make ceramic and porcelain dolls and enter them into competitions. Both women were amazing sewers and quilters and I was neither. I dabbled in their art but preferred being outside. I was a bit of a tomboy. She eventually found her love for dolls as a young teenager through a friendship with a younger neighbor. They would spend countless hours playing with Barbie. Tamara thought she would play with dolls well into her twenties, but was wrong and she did not rediscover dolls until she owned a small gift store in 2000. Tamara began her journey back as a painter and customizer. Reading through one of the magazines she saw an article about OOAK dolls. Fascinated, she told her husband that people were buying thrift store dolls and transforming them into mermaids and fairies with paints, silk flowers, and a glue gun. That began her venture into repainting and customizing.When Robert Tonner's Marley Wentworth was released in 2005 as a basic doll, she decided to create her first sewing pattern. It was a hand-drawn pattern for pants, a top, and a floppy hat. From there the collection began to grow. Over time she had developed a relationship with Jackie, the owner of the Doll Market in Greensboro, NC. In 2008 Jackie, asked her if she wanted to purchase it. Feeling she just didn't know enough about the varied inventory and retail was not her goal, she declined. Tamara states, everything happens for a reason. Just having her ask me about buying her business opened my mind up to the possibility of growing my business. Shortly after that, my mom saw that Gary Fletcher was selling his pattern business, and the rest as they say is "Herstory"To learn more about Tamara and to see more of her amazing patterns of Design by Jude, please visit https://www.fletcherpatterncompany.com/Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
In The Doll World is delighted to share an interview with international, award-winning, master doll artist, Renata Jansen. www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsRenata's doll journey began quite by accident! In 2004, Renata's elementary-aged child wanted to help raise money for people who were impacted by a tsunami. To reach her goal, the child made and sold friendship bracelets. Renata thought it would be fun to help her daughter by making clay charms. Renata enjoyed making the charms so much, she decided to learn how to sculpt a fairy! She stumbled upon the world of one-of-a-kind dolls ... and, her doll journey began!Though Renata is best known for her beautiful OOAK dolls and sculptures, she has also made dolls for a major doll company.To learn more about Renata and her art, please visit:https://renatajansen.co.ukFollow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
Whoo...hoo... NiniMomo In The Doll World house, another fangirl moment for us as we are joined my Nik Moronse, Owner of NimiMomo and Marie Lebreton, both exquisite OOAK Designers at www.inthedollworld.com/customizersJoin us as Nik and Marie share their wonderful stories about they got started, how they met, became friends and worked together to create the amazing company of NiniMomo, who has just celebrated their 25th year creating exquisite one-of-a-kind doll designs. Nik states, being raised in a strong Italian family, it was not cool for boys to play with dolls. He found a way to play with them, through his sister and friends and found himself, lets just say "borrowing" dolls from the neighborhood girls. His love for dolls and pageants blossomed into creating one-of-a-kind beautifully designed clothes and NiniMomo was born. Marie was introduced to the sewing machine by her mother at a very young age and quickly became involved in making clothing for herself and friends but sewing exquisite fashions for dolls was totally another world all together. To visit NiniMomo's exquisite OOAK designs, please visit https://www.ninimomo.com/Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
Join our wonderful conversation with Patrizia Cozzo on In The Doll World doll podcast as she shares with us her unique story. One that did not start with a love for dolls at https://www.inthedollworld.com/creators Patrizia says was not very fond of dolls until she fell in love with the wonderful world of OOAK dolls years ago while surfing on the net. She did play with dolls when she was a little girl, and liked them, but was not in love so to speak. For her, discovering the art dolls world was a turning point. She talks about how she could not afford the stunning creations she had seen, so she decided she would give it a try and create one herself. She did know about polymer clay when she was around 15 and was making jewelry and little animals, and because of that polymer clay was a natural choice for her.Patrizia states, I studied all I could find about doll making online and made my first doll in 2007.Patrizia has also has great recognition in America as well as in Russia and Spain. She has been featured in many publications, such as Fashion Doll Quarterly and has also received many awards from Russia and Spain (PDMAG Gold Award, Collii Award, Gaudir Award). To learn more about Patrizia and her art, please visit:https://www.instagram.com/patriziacozzo/Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
Join us as we talk with Ping Lau, Sculptor & Doll Artist about her unique journey to creating dolls, from illustrator to sculptor on In The Doll World doll podcast www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsPing shares with us her encounter with Marie Osmond and how that meeting truly kicked off her career and lead her to over 12 years working with Marie Osmond in helping to sculpt and along with a few other artists, Marie Osmond Dolls. Ping's dolls, paintings and other creations have been displayed at art galleries, art shows, and on national TV on the Home Shopping Network. Her doll kits are carried by retailers such as Ashton Drake, Doll Dreams, and Paradise Galleries.A part of this show is also dedicated to something Ping Lau has been wanting to share and that is the serious problem of doll knock off scams. Last year they stole 8 of her dolls to copy and resell. We did not know how truly invasive it is, especially in the new born segment. Not only does it affecting the creators and their livelihood, but how it can also affect the health of the people and their families when these dolls are purchased, sometimes unbenowst to them that they are buying a knock off. Many or most of these dolls that are being copied, may not be going through any of regulations they need to do in order to make sure the materials they are using are safe. Some of those materials maybe toxic to you. We hope sharing this will help to expose what is happening and help to educate buyers on what to look for when purchasing certain dolls.On our website you can find " 7 Tips to Avoiding Scam Doll Sales" that was shared with us by Ping Lau, that we have compiled and put into an infographic that you can access on our website at https://www.inthedollworld.com/7-tips-doll-scams.htmlTo find out more about Ping Lau and her beautiful dolls, please visit:https://www.pingart.com/galleries_home.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/ping.lau.771Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld
MONSTER HIGH DOLLS, GARRETT SANDER in the house. Conceptual Creator of Monster High Dolls and Principal Designer with Moose Toy on In The Doll World doll podcast. www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsGarrett's wonderful creative spark was initially ignited by his parents, who never said certain toys were for boys and girls, so he grew up playing with all kinds of different toys growing up! From He-Man and She-Ra to Barbie and GI Joe figures. Which gave him a huge canvas to dream about wanting to create toys.One of his professors heard him talking about wanting to go into toys. She connected him with a USC Art School alum who she knew was working at Mattel. Although he secured an interview at Mattel however he was still in school and couldn't start working just yet, but they said they would keep him in mind - and they did call about a year later, he interviewed again and in 2004 started as a Packaging Designer at Mattel!It was on the My Scene Team that Monster High was born.He was able to work in various departments, one was the entertainment team where he also worked on Barbie: Dreamtopia, Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures, with the DreamWorks team on She-Ra.We also get a peek into what it's like being on the inside and get to hear what is truly needed to bring these toys and dolls to market within a big company. You also get to hear who really determines what goes on the doll and toy shelves. After 14 years a job opening came up at Moose toys, a small Australian based toy company so he made the leap where he has created others amazing toys within that company and so much more.To learn more about Garrett Sander, his dolls and Moose Toys, you can visithttps://www.instagram.com/garrett_sander/https://www.moosetoys.com/Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld #InTheDollWorld #dollpodcast #dollpodcasts #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw #garrettsander #monsterhighdolls #inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast
What a fascinating interview with Yatabazah, Artist, Wig Maker, Designer on In The Doll World doll podcast at www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Yatabazah, shares with us how his love for hair and wigs was inspired when he was around 9 or 10 by a ponytail his mother kept of her own hair. He talks about how he would snip strands from it, unbeknownst to his mother to create wigs for his sisters dolls, with whom she was the only one that allowed him the freedom to play with dolls.As he created wigs from these strands he was so taken with how transformative hair could be, not just from taking on a new persona when wearing it but how it reacted to all types of outside stimuli.We also talk about how hair and wigs reveals so much about the personality of a person just by the way they chose to wear their hair and the power that comes from that. His story also touches on how dolls are so much more for him, how they have helped him during many times in life and how being with dolls is something that most people don't talk about or feel comfortable in sharing that way. His story allows for others to be heard and understood.Yatabazah has created handmade doll wigs and headpieces for Popovy, Pasha, BJDs, Blythe, Mdvanii, Mamzelle de Paris, Enchanted doll, Barbie, Silkstone and many more.To learn more about Yatabazah or see his amazing wigs, hats and accessories, visit:https://www.yatabazah.com/storehttps://www.facebook.com/yatabazah
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