Podcasts about toy designer

Have you ever thought about switching careers and diving into a completely new industry? In this episode of 'Making It in the Toy Industry,' student host Virginia takes the reins to interview Chrissy Fagerholt, a former floral designer turned toy entrepreneur. As one of the first graduates of the Toy Creators Academy (TCA), Chrissy shares her incredible journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs she experienced while getting her products licensed by heavyweights like Mattel and Goliath. From her initial licensed game, Friend or Faux, to her newest hit, Girls in Bar Bathrooms, Chrissy provides a backstage look into what it takes to succeed in the toy industry.In this episode, listeners will gain valuable insights into the nuances of the toy business including the critical role of industry education, the financial realities of self-funding, and the power of social media marketing. Chrissy also gives an honest account of balancing creativity with business management and what aspiring inventors can expect if they choose to follow in her footsteps. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or someone with a keen interest in the toy industry, this episode offers a treasure trove of insider tips and inspirational stories.Listen For These Important Moments02:03 Chrissy's Journey to Toy Creation03:09 The Toy Creators Academy Experience03:43 From Licensed Products to Self-Publishing08:52 Chrissy's Success Stories10:03 The Story Behind 'Girls in Bar Bathrooms'14:08 Chrissy's Social Media Presence16:01 Discussing Business Structure and Origins17:26 Balancing Work and Personal Life19:15 Financial Realities of Running a Business21:24 Navigating Business Challenges and Growth24:10 Inventor vs. Entrepreneur: A Personal Reflection26:20 Exploring the Game 'Girls in Bar Bathrooms'30:24 The Joy and Value of GamesSend The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

Cloverleaf Radio's host "The Host with the Most" Jimmy Falcon welcomes 40 year toy designer (Hasbro, Tonka, Wrestling Buddies, Ranbow Brite, Jem, Popples) and so much more, as well as author, Stefanie Eskander! Check it out! visit Stefanie online at... www.stefanieeskanderdesign. com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jianetwork/support

In this episode, we talk with Toy Designer and Inventor, Steve Casino, who worked with the company Happiness Express in the '90s to bring Goosebumps School-Based Toys and Products to Goosebumps Fans! We talk with Steve about the different products that made it to shelves, and even some that didn't! Follow The Goosebumps Crew! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gb_channel Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegbchannel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GoosebumpsCrewPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BEsXZcWxttIEAz25uLRld?si=4f9d71a051ec44f6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goosebumps-crew/id1726330730 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/096971fe-1466-4b9f-aedb-b5077a7daa23/the-goosebumps-crew IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-goosebumps-crew-173411145/ Arete Media: https://aretemedia.org/podcast/the-goosebumps-crew Discord: https://discord.gg/WuJgfspyx9 Featuring: Isaiah Vargas - The Goosebumps Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoosebumpsChannel Bjorn Palinich - GoosebumpsAussieFan: https://www.youtube.com/@goosebumpsaussiefan650 Nick Shaw - Shawhain: https://www.youtube.com/@shawhain Micah Lilyquist - The Ultimate Goosebumps Man: https://www.youtube.com/@theultimategoosebumpsman7220 Opening Theme by James Ronald of @EpicGameMusic Link to Song Here: https://ffm.to/goosebumps1

Marc and Greg welcome Toy Designer Patrick Baran, one of the patent holders for the Panosh Place Voltron figure from 1984 that holds the action figures of the pilots in each lion. Patrick gives some insight as to the hectic schedule that toy designers had to follow to get the toys together for Toy Fair that year. Greg takes us through the Panosh Place toys that were released and some of the unreleased toys as well, while Patrick gives insight into his part in all of it.To watch the video version of this podcast, go to our YouTube Channel HERE!As Always, Thanks for Watching and Listening! Let's Voltron!!

Nuestro amigo Fran Ferriz lanza un nuevo libro: Yo también tengo miedo, y con motivo de ello volvemos a charlar con él. Con una larga carrera en el mundo de la ilustración ha hecho de todo: Product Manager, Toy Designer, Director de Arte, Senior Concept Artist, ha ilustrado sagas literarias, imparte y dirige formaciones relacionadas con el diseño de juguetes y con la creación de cómics, ha sido el encargado del arte del videojuego Minabo, tiene su propio podcast: Sr. Terrible. Y ha comenzado a escribir su propia saga: Cosas Terribles, con gran éxito. ¡Incansable!

In this epsiode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Justin Ishmael, a toy designer who has been behind a number of awesome TMNT releases over the past decade. As the Creative Director and CEO of Mondo Toys, he oversaw the creation of the 1/6 Mondo set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the "First Turtle" based on Kevin Eastman's original TMNT drawing. More recently, in collaboration with Bottleneck Gallery, he has overseen the Peter Laird "First Turtle" and the Pitch Turtle, whuch is based on the original sculpt done by Playmates toys to pitch the original TMNT toys. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

Want a play by play of what worked at Toy Fair New York, and what didn't? In this new podcast episode, The Toy Coach breaks down every day of the trade show, including setup days, and provides tips and insights to make your next show experience better. Also, if you haven't already read it on The Toy Coach Blog, you'll hear in this episode that New York Toy Fair is relocating to New Orleans! Dive deep into the whirlwind experience of Toy Fair, its changes and evolution. If you're planning to launch your toy or game idea to retail soon, this episode is a must listen.In this episode we recap the recent Toy Fair New York which concluded October 3rd 2023. Uncover the best and worst parts of each day of Toy Fair and learn insightful tips and tricks to navigate Toy Fair like a pro. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the toy industry's biggest events!Thank you to our sponsor Hasbro for being a sponsor and participant of the TCA Virtual Pitch Event! Check out Hasbro's Women Innovators Of Play Challenge by clicking here or visiting spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators. Submissions CLOSE October 12, 2023.For the links mentioned in today's episode, visit: https://thetoycoach.com/190Join me for this FREE masterclass! Learn the 4 Spooky Mistakes New Toy and Game Creators Make so you can develop your innovative idea without making the expensive and time consuming mistakes that halt your progress. Register NOW: https://learn.thetoycoach.com/spooky Have a great idea for a toy or game? Start here. Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in this 5 day bootcamp. Visit learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp to sign up. Support the show

On this episode of Art To Empire, Urban Aztec • Jesse Hernandez (@UrbanAztec) is a visual artist born and raised in the SF bay area. He is most widely recognized for his street art murals, vinyl toys and diverse illustration work combining stylistic influences from both graffiti and ancient indigenous culture. In addition to recently collaborating with Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Hernandez's artwork has been featured in projects by Marvel, Warner Bros, DC Comics, Rolling Stone, Juxtapoz, Run the Jewels, 311, Primus, Oakland Museum and more. Hernandez has shown art in galleries and museums around the world and his mural work can be seen in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Amsterdam.#ArtToEmpirehost Tion Bukue @bukueoneguest Jesse Hernandez @urbanaztecnetwork @studymusicpodsSubscribe & check out more from the Study Music Podcasts network at linktr.ee/studymusicgroup

What does it take to design a toy? Well probably not much, but designing a good one that parents scream, claw, and fight for during the holiday's takes some creativity and a bit of good luck. This week I speak with Matt Nuccio who through his lifelong involvement in the toy industry and his company Design Edge has helped design some of the biggest toys of our time (see: Tickle Me Elmo). We talk the world of toys, his current place in it all, and how he can help aspiring designer create the next big thing. This is a fun one whether you still have kids you are buying the latest and greatest toys for or simply want to walk down memory lane when you parents came back from the toy store with your favorite new toy, black eye and all._____________________________________Design Edge Website: https://www.designedge.net/Matt's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattnuccio—————————————————————Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to get the new episodes when they come out each week and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

There are many paths you can take in the toy industry, but the 3 most common paths that most new creators fall into are Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Executive! In today's episode, The Toy Coach is back to explain the differences between the two and point out why you might be both. Azhelle walks you through the meaning of each toy path, what you can expect, and how you could benefit from even switching your toy path.In today's toy podcast, you will learn what aspects of being a Toy Entrepreneur, Toy Inventor, and Toy Executive are the same, which are very different, and the strengths and weaknesses of each path. Once you're done listening, Azhelle invites you to take a toy path quiz, to help you figure out what your toy path is and what your best next steps are to be successful on that path.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at https://www.thetoycoach.com/171Take the QUIZ! What Is Your Toy Path? https://www.thetoycoach.com/quizEPISODE CLIFF NOTES:Find out what pitch materials pro inventors use to pitch. [4:04]The biggest risk toy entrepreneurs take [8:00]Two methods of selling products that toy entrepreneurs, use in their businesses [10:35]What fills the calendar of corporate toy executives [13:56]Hear the stories of toy inventors, entrepreneurs, and corporate toy people that changed their toy path [19:05] TCA Self Study is now open for enrollment. Click the link below to learn more!https://www.toycreatorsacademy.com/selfstudy

Please join us Right Now, March 13, 2023 at 11:00AM PST as Actor, Producer, Writer Ernie Hudson, Actress Corbett Tuck and Toy Designer David Vonner joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

We are excited to have the internationally renowned & highly talented Toy Designer, World Builder, and Comic Creator Chance Priest with us! We had a great time discussing the importance of world-building and how comic books and toys blend together. If you are a toy designer, make a comic book; if you are a comic creator, create a toy of your characters. Discover the Warriors of the Universe and See more of Chance's Work at: https://www.wotu.toys/home   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview? It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

Jump back in with the Five Idiots as they continue their sit down with toy creator/designer David Healey of Healymade! Find out which former Kenner designers have actively worked with David for his new project with a major toy manufacturer, and his new independent projects.

We are excited to have with us the internationally acclaimed & highly talented Teacher, Children's Book Author, Painter, Photographer, and Toy Designer, Bryan Ballinger! We also chatted about his upcoming book, The Big Wig Parade, which will be available on May 9th. You can order the book here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648230253   See more of Bryan's Work at: https://www.breadwig.com/   The video Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Follow us: Curious to see the video version of this interview?  it's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/

How do you go from a dreamer with comic book aspirations to a toy industry legend and award-winning toy designer? Today's guest shares his incredible journey as an artist, parent, and toy designer from the 1990s until now. His toy journey will inspire you to take a risk, put in your all, and go that extra mile.David Vonner's original dream was to be an illustrator for Marvel Comics. However, his family and those surrounding him encouraged him to go down a path that would ensure a good career. After attending the Art Institute of Philadelphia, David got his first design job at Spencer's, and then went through a slew of creative toy jobs that led him to work at Marvel as a toy designer for 5-6 years, before moving on to Hasbro to work on their Marvel-licensed products. In today's episode you will learn how connections helped David to advance in the toy industry, how he went from traditional employment to starting his own company, and his best piece of advice for people in the toy industry today. His toy story is captivating, informative, and inspirational!EPISODE CLIFF NOTES:Learn how David's love of comics helped him to develop drawing skills in childhood. [00:08:47]Find out the surprising connections that led David to think of a career outside of comics. [00:19:09]Learn about the difficult and shocking event that delayed David's college experience by 3 years and made him even more determined to succeed. [00:22:44]Find out why David redid his entire portfolio the weekend before a job interview. [00:28:11]Learn the first product that David designed at his first job. [00:35:05]Hear the heart racing tale of how David lost the address to the new Marvel offices on his way to the interview! You'll be surprised where he was able to find it. [00:49:44]Learn the advice that helped David not only survive but thrive while working on the Marvel team at Hasbro. [00:59:55]Find out how David took care of his mental health after a difficult time in the toy industry. [01:22:53]Learn how David started his own studio, Vonner Studios [01:33:51]MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFor the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/162 TCA Self Study is now open for enrollment. Click the link below to learn more!https://www.toycreatorsacademy.com/selfstudy

Join the guys as they have a sit down with David Healey and discuss his beginnings as a toy creator, where his creations fit in the collecting world, the inspiration behind his first kit-bashed creation and other figures he's known for creating, and they talk about the scrapped 70s Kenner line that was recently acquired and distributed by a 21st century toy manufacturer. What line is it? You'll have to tune in and find out! AND STAY TUNED NEXT WEEK FOR PART TWO!!!

Today the Strong Collectors talk to Darryl Young about his career as an artist, animator, and toy designer. You've probably heard us mention him several times on the podcast talking about the giveaway that he's partnered with us to do. Remember all you have to do is be subscribed to the channel to be entered to win. You may have seen some of Darryl's work at local midwest comic cons and C2E2; maybe while watching TV during the Trix and Lucky Charms commercial; or while playing with your favorite happy meal toy. You can see all of Darryl Young's designs at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DarrylYoungDesign? and follow him on Instagram @DarrylYoungDesign69

Follow her journey: Instagram: @droolstoys / Twitter: @droolstoys  www.susannemueller.biz Instagram: susanne_mueller_nyc / take_it_from_the_ironwomanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuxdEscM0y0IQIFsRhVqDA 

On this Episode of Spiral Out Podcast we sit down with Brian Ewing, a Rock Poster Artist, Toy Designer, and Tattoo artist - residing in Columbus, OH. Brian has worked full-time in the music industry creating rock posters, album art, and tour merchandise for the past 19 years. Ewing has collaborated with bands such as Metallica, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Puscifer, Blondie, and Iggy Pop. He also freelances with many publications such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Hustler, Dark Horse Comics. Brian splits his time between tattooing, designing concert posters, and drawing ghosts with boners?! Ewing appears in the documentaries JUST LIKE BEING THERE and MAKING IT.   Listen to the whole episode to enter for a chance to win a artist signed Pusicfer foil poster from Bryan Ewing himself. PORTFOLIO http://www.brianewing.com  SHOP http://bodega.brianewing.com  GHOST BONER https://ghost-boner.com  BLOG http://www.brianewing.com/blog                                                                                                                          INSTA @brianewing https://www.instagram.com/brianewing                                                                                  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brian.ewing.376 Contest Rules @ images talked about in this episode can be found on our Blog@ https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2022/09/on-this-episode-of-spiral-out-podcast.html    

Alan interviews Dan Klitsner. Dan Klitsner learned in college that he loved designing things, especially toys. He invented the Bop It - a toy that commands players to "bop it, twist it, or pull it," going progressively faster until the player makes a mistake. Today, the Bop It has sold over 30 million units worldwide. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.BopItForGood.com

El día de hoy les traemos un episodio muy divertido para romper con los tabúes respecto a los juguetes sexuales. Natalia Romo es Toy Designer de la marca Erotika. Ella nos platica cómo es el proceso de creación y para qué sirven. Es sumamente importante explorarse y conocerse para saber qué es lo que te gusta y qué no. Nada como tener buena comunicación en pareja para traer los juguetes al juego y mejorar nuestra vida sexual. Los juguetes sexuales son nuestros aliados tanto en pareja como en la soltería. Ingresa a https://www.erotika.com.mx/ y disfruta de un 20% de descuento utilizando nuestro código UEVOS 2022. SÍGUENOS EN INSTAGRAM ✨ https://www.instagram.com/_uevos_/

A logo is not the most important part of your toy business. A logo holds NO meaning without a strong product or service behind it. Knowing that is true, should help alleviate the pressure of designing or selecting the perfect logo for your toy brand. Your logo can evolve and change as your company evolves, and it can still maintain the brand recognition of powerhouse brands like Barbie, Hasbro, and Google.In today's podcast episode The Toy Coach dives into the meaning of a Logo. You'll learn what the purpose of your toy brand logo might be, and how to best execute that purpose for your stage of business. Learn the 9 traits of good and bad toy logos that will help you design your next iconic brand look OR help you improve the look your brand currently has.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/120

David Vonner is a toy designer, speaker, geek, and an independent creative who owns Vonner Studios.Stern Pinballs with world champion Zach Sharpe.Athena Vas the Bachelor 2 winner of Greece and model talks about being on the show from Greece, and what that was like. Christian Lockwood author of Adventures of Jake Hall, and his wife Samantha LockwoodCo-hosts are Terri Marie, Nathasha rumbos.Movie Reviews and More is broadcast live Tuesdays at 5PM PT.Movie Reviews and More TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Movie Reviews and More Radio Show is broadcast on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Movie Reviews and More Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Pull up a jet ski, grab your SMEAT and a glass of HYDRO; today we're discussing Waterworld; the 1995 waterlogged western starring Kevin Costner as a pretty fish man on the open sea. We interview a special guest Toy Designer, Gabe pens a Waterworld sequel and Mike treats us all to a Costner-centric real or fake. Check out supernintendads.com and @Supernintendads on Instagram for all Nintendads news and be sure to email the Dads at Dads@supernintendads.com with any questions, show ideas, memories or listener feedback. Catch up on all things Darling by visiting Darlingthecomic.com today!

In this new moon episode of The Orgasmic Lifestyle Podcast by Venus O'Hara, Buck Angel, trans activist, entrepreneur, sex toy designer, and influencer, gives insights into his journey to becoming a trans man and how he embraced it. Venus will also be reviewing the book “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero. The episode ends with a guided meditation with affirmations for sexual health.

Here is our 2nd part of this great 2 part 100th episode celebration with Stefanie and Nick! We are celebrating our 100th episode with a 2 part episode! We needed to go big to celebrate the achievement and had to bring in someone who impacted most households in the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Our guest for episode 100 is Stefanie Clark Eskander, toy designer who worked for Mattel, Hasbro and Tonka. She has been illustrating and designing in the toy business for over 40 years with the last few years freelancing for multiple companies. Stefanie is well known for her work designing girl's toys but she's responsible for designing the late 80's/early 90's WWF Wrestling Buddies.Nick Bartley, host of Hunting Nostalgia, joins us as a co-host for this episode as he's been friends with Stefanie. Nick's knowledge of the toy industry and passion for what Stefanie has created shines thru during the discussion. Stefanie shares many great stories in both episodes that you won't want to miss! We're very thankful that Stefanie gave us two hours to have a wonderful conversation and the impact she has made on hundreds of thousands if not more with the toys she designed!For more information on Stefanie Clark Eskander or to purchase her book "Toy Stories: The Secret Life of a Toy Designer":  https://stefanieeskanderdesign.com/Follow Stefanie on Instagram to see all original designs, concepts and more of her work: https://www.instagram.com/stefdesignstoys/Catch Nick Bartley  & Hunting Nostalgia on Armstrong Neighborhood Channel and his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCagTHb3bQ_m4ZdskRmS_AfAFollow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntingnostalgiaSpecial Thanks to Stefanie and Nick for making our 100th episode a possibility! 

We are celebrating our 100th episode with a 2 part episode! We needed to go big to celebrate the achievement and had to bring in someone who impacted most households in the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Our guest for episode 100 is Stefanie Clark Eskander, toy designer who worked for Mattel, Hasbro and Tonka. She has been illustrating and designing in the toy business for over 40 years with the last few years freelancing for multiple companies. Stefanie is well known for her work designing girl's toys but she's responsible for designing the late 80's/early 90's WWF Wrestling Buddies.Nick Bartley, host of Hunting Nostalgia, joins us as a co-host for this episode as he's been friends with Stefanie. Nick's knowledge of the toy industry and passion for what Stefanie has created shines thru during the discussion. Stefanie shares many great stories in both episodes that you won't want to miss! We're very thankful that Stefanie gave us two hours to have a wonderful conversation and the impact she has made on hundreds of thousands if not more with the toys she designed!For more information on Stefanie Clark Eskander or to purchase her book "Toy Stories: The Secret Life of a Toy Designer":  https://stefanieeskanderdesign.com/Follow Stefanie on Instagram to see all original designs, concepts and more of her work: https://www.instagram.com/stefdesignstoys/Catch Nick Bartley  & Hunting Nostalgia on Armstrong Neighborhood Channel and his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCagTHb3bQ_m4ZdskRmS_AfAFollow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntingnostalgiaSpecial Thanks to Stefanie and Nick for making our 100th episode a possibility! 

On this episode, Dave and Erik sit down with legendary toy designer Tim Clarke and friend of the pod Kenneth Siemens of Think3Fold to discuss Tim's decades of work and the successful relaunch of the Boglins. Follow Tim on Instagram @timclarketoys and get your Boglins at Walmart!Follow Collection Obsession on Instagram @collectionobsessionofficialFollow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeIntro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Productive NetworkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During the COVID quarantine, Azhelle Wade realized just how much time she was spending on somebody else's dream, developing multimillion-dollar product lines for companies like Toys'R'Us, Madame Alexander and Creative Kids. So, she went all-in on entrepreneurship and quickly positioned herself as The Toy Queen.  How did she make the transition in such a short time? And what is she learning about the difference between corporate work and being a successful entrepreneur? Azhelle is the award-winning designer behind Toy Creators Academy, a training program designed to help mission-driven creators develop and sell their toy ideas. A three-time patented inventor and Women in Toys Wonder Woman Award Finalist, Azhelle spent 10 years in the corporate toy industry before becoming The Toy Coach. Azhelle is passionate about educating inventors and entrepreneurs about the toy business through her platform and podcast, The Toy Coach: Making It in the Toy Industry. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Azhelle joins Anjel to describe how her artistic talent and desire to teach led to a career in the toy industry. She explains why she resisted at first when people reached out to hire her and shares the lessons she is learning about charging what she's worth and expanding her impact. Listen in for Azhelle's best sales tip for pitching a product and find out how to make the successful shift from corporate work to entrepreneurship. What You Will Learn  How Azhelle's artistic talent and desire to teach led her to the toy industry What inspired Azhelle to pursue her own dream and become an entrepreneur How Azhelle's podcast helped position her as The Toy Queen Why Azhelle resisted at first when people reached out to hire her What entrepreneurship is teaching Azhelle about time, money and making an impact What Azhelle offers students through Toy Creators Academy Azhelle's advice on getting feedback from your target market as you build Azhelle's best sales tip for entrepreneurs pitching a product Why product development is Azhelle's favorite thing about the toy industry The challenge Azhelle faces in staying focused on a single idea Connect with Azhelle Wade Toy Creators Academy The Toy Coach Podcast The Toy Coach on Instagram Resources Azhelle's Interview in Podcast Magazine Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Richard Goodwin, Toy Designer at Neon Strikers. From his earliest memories playing with toys, to the toys that inspired his line, and what it takes to create your own toy line, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Rate, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content.

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Today's episode is for all of the aspiring professional toy designers out there who have reached out at one time or another for advice on how they can get a job in the toy industry. Perhaps you have a degree in industrial design, graphic design, or illustration, and you've recently discovered this podcast and realized—wait a minute. I want to be a toy designer. Well finally I have the perfect episode for you. By the end of today's episode, you will have uncovered a few resources to find jobs in the toy industry, you will know what it takes to land an interview at a toy company both big and small, you will know how to make a great first impression and have a clearer understanding of what employer are really looking to see in your toy portfolio. This episode is your guide to transitioning into the toy industry even if you have no experience in it at all. You will also learn the specific steps I took over my 10 year toy career to over prepare myself for my toy job interviews. If you want to jumpstart your toy career, then this episode is a must listen.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/78

Welcome to the Happy Camper Live Podcast! Experience the magic of summer camp 365 days a year! Tune in to Episode 13 of the Happy Camper Live podcast for a fun conversation about puppets, playwriting, improvisation, and game designing! In this episode, Roni Gayer interviews Jacob Surovsky, a toy designer and theater artist based out […]

Vibrators, dildos, paddles, whatever you can imagine. Mike Blacksmith makes sex toys for Tantus Inc. We talk the secrets of sex toy design, the best sex toys for you and customer requests. Then, we countdown a very attracting Top 5. Mike Blacksmith: 01:47 Pointless: 29:12 Top 5: 45:18 Contact the Show Instagram Tantus Inc. Website Tantus Inc. Twitter Tantus Inc. Instagram

Vibrators, dildos, paddles, whatever you can imagine. Mike Blacksmith makes sex toys for Tantus Inc. We talk the secrets of sex toy design, the best sex toys for you and customer requests. Then, we countdown a very attracting Top 5.Mike Blacksmith: 01:47Pointless: 29:12Top 5: 45:18Contact the ShowInstagramTantus Inc. WebsiteTantus Inc. TwitterTantus Inc. Instagram

Guest: He is a toy designer, Director of product development and comic creator. Join me as I chat with Edgar Pasten as we discuss his career and his new Kickstarter for an amazing concept AmeriKaiju for more Pledge here http://kck.st/3wAliIS​ Are you ready? The Crazees are coming! We warned you before. The only way to Catch The Crazees is for you to join us and sign up for our launch of issue 3 on kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...​ Previous Episode: David Whalen https://youtu.be/5l0edW-ssTY​ Sponsor an Episode and promote your brand today https://www.icreatestories.com/become...​  I use Fiverr for all my projects hit this link and give it a try http://www.fiverr.com/s2/2ff3c0855b​ Follow us on Podbean: https://catchdacraze.podbean.com​ Visit our Website: https://www.crazeecomics.com​ Member of the NSC Roadshow https://www.nsclivetv.com​ #toydesign #saban #powerrangers

Adam Borton is a professional toy inventor and designer held within high regard in the toy business. Among other things he invented and licensed to Mattel the smash hit skill and action game 'Flushin' Frenzy'. In this podcast interview we talk about Adam's journey in the toy business, and about his new initiative: Toy And Game School, which aims to help those interested in how to design & make toys to get ahead in the toy business. Our favourite part of this interview is the part near the start where Adam casually discusses his 'luck' in finding freelance work from talking to people at the UK toy fair. Some further probing reveals the fact that Adam literally spent days at this show walking around and talking to everybody he could on every exhibition stand at the show - this seemingly casual relentlessness is clearly a big part of Adam's success. There are of course many more insights offered by Adam in this compelling episode of our Playing At Business podcast.

Stefanie Eskander designed WWF Wrestling Buddies and also SOOO MUCH MORE!  We talk about her work, the state of the industry in 1991, and the state of the industry in 2021. Enjoy!

About the speaker: Suhasini Paul is an eminent Toy Designer, alumni of NID, TEDx speaker, and Co-founder of Paulstudio India. She is a recipient of the "Designpreneur of the year" award from Shri Narendra Modi. She has designed over 300+ toys for her clients in India, Thailand, Italy, UK, USA, Turkey, and France, which are launched every year at various Toy Fairs across the globe. She also designs toys for Kinder Joy, Disney, Hape, and Chhota Bheem. How Play as Therapy Treats and Benefits Children and Some Adult? As adults, when we have emotional issues or mental health problems, we are often able to recognize that something is out of sorts; sometimes, we are even able to share our emotions with others. But with children – particularly those who are very young – this may not be possible. Some children may be unable to express themselves verbally, some may be shy, and some others may not be very comfortable with sharing their problems. It is then more effective to use play, a medium that comes very naturally to the child, to explore their issues. Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play to help children deal with emotional and mental health issues. By using play as the medium, children are able to explore their feelings and share them with the therapist or the parents. In this form of therapy, a therapist encourages a child to explore life events that may have an effect on current circumstances, in a manner and place of the child's choosing, primarily through play but also through language. Play therapy, can help individuals communicate, explore repressed thoughts and emotions, address unresolved trauma, and experience personal growth and is widely viewed as an important, effective, and developmentally appropriate mental health treatment. #playastherapy #internationalwomensday2021 #IWD2021 #WomensHistoryMonth #shoutout #mentalhealthawareness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sakalweareinthistogether/message

Wer ist der immer gut gelaunte Typ mit dem Rauschebart und Zylinder, der auf jeder BDSM-Messe zu finden ist?Mein heutiger Interview-Partner ist Dino Sadino. Und Leute, wenn das kein Insider-Wissen ist?! Er berichtet von seinem spannenden Weg, wie er vom Bühnen-Outfit-Designer der Atzen zum Unternehmer wurde, der hochwertige Hand- und Fußfesseln produziert. Dino auf Instagram

In celebration of Black History Month, The Toy Coach presents a mini-series: Getting To Know Black Women In Toys and Entertainment. In this mini-series, The Toy Coach asks four interviewees the same 10 questions, in an effort to celebrate their career achievements in toys and entertainment, connect on a personal level, reminisce about toys from their childhood, and share their valuable life lessons. The women highlighted in this series include a SAG award winner, a Golden Globe nominee, a well-known industry veteran, and a history making inventor. Throughout this mini-series you’ll notice similar themes of persistence, resilience, and patience as these incredible black women share their achievements and what it took to get there. For today’s bonus episode, our guest is Taura Stinson, a vocalist, producer, composter, and award-winning songwriter and author. Taura joins The Toy Coach on the podcast today to answer 10 questions and we dive into an honest conversation about what it means to hide in your own skin to succeed, and why representation matters. Check out Taura’s website by clicking here.Follow Taura on Instagram.Download Audio on iTunes or Download Audio on SpotifyJoin the Making It in The Toy Industry Facebook GroupEpisode Sponsor: www.thetoycoach.com

In celebration of Black History Month, The Toy Coach presents a mini-series: Getting To Know Black Women In Toys and Entertainment. In this mini-series, The Toy Coach asks four interviewees the same 10 questions, in an effort to celebrate their career achievements in toys and entertainment, connect on a personal level, reminisce about toys from their childhood, and share their valuable life lessons. The women highlighted in this series include a SAG award winner, a Golden Globe nominee, a well-known industry veteran, and a history-making inventor. Throughout this mini-series, you’ll notice similar themes of persistence, resilience, and patience as these incredible black women share their achievements and what it took to get there. For today’s bonus episode, our guest is Donna Moore, the Vice President of Advertising at aNb Media and TTPM.com where she handles accounts across the company’s multiple divisions: toys, baby, pets, and more! Donna joins The Toy Coach on the podcast today to answer 10 questions about her life and career, and finally shares important advice for anyone starting or growing their toy career.Reach out to Donna at Donna@ttpm.comDownload Audio on iTunes or Download Audio on SpotifyJoin the Making It in The Toy Industry Facebook GroupEpisode Sponsor: www.thetoycoach.com

In celebration of Black History Month, The Toy Coach presents a mini-series: Getting To Know Black Women In Toys and Entertainment. In this mini-series, The Toy Coach asks four interviewees the same 10 questions, in an effort to celebrate their career achievements in toys and entertainment, connect on a personal level, reminisce about toys from their childhood, and share their valuable life lessons. The women highlighted in this series include a SAG award winner, a Grammy nominee, a well-known industry veteran, and a history-making inventor. Throughout this mini-series, you’ll notice similar themes of persistence, resilience, and patience as these incredible black women share their achievements and what it took to get there. For today’s bonus episode, our guest is Chantel Calloway, the creator of Rhyme Antics, the hilarious rhyming vocabulary game inspired by hip hop! Chantel joins The Toy Coach on the podcast today to answer 10 questions and shares valuable advice on what it takes to get your product on shelves at mass retailers like Target and Walmart.Download Audio on iTunes or Download Audio on SpotifyJoin the Making It in The Toy Industry Facebook GroupShop Rhyme Antics by clicking here Follow Rhyme Antics on Instagram

This week on the podcast we are joined by hip-hop artist and toy designer, Rocom. He and Blueprint sit down to talk about his journey from doing graphic design to designing his own toy line Rocom Toys that has seen massive support. He also breaks down the keys to launching several successful kickstarter campaigns where he far exceeded his goals. His story truly illustrates that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Lots of jewels in this one folks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy designer Javi Meable shares how his culture, passion and love for designing helped shaped his career today. Be sure to check out the Día De Los Muertos Barbie, now available!

Chris and Ronnie from the Jewel Riders Archive are joined once again by Greg Autore, toy designer and art director for Jewel Riders. Greg shares more fascinating developmental work done on Jewel Riders along with his other toy design processes. Specifically we look at the fashions and clothing designs for the Jewel Riders!   Find us at www.jewelridersarchive.com Check out Greg's blog on toy design, Twelve Inch Treasures: https://twelveinchtreasures.com/ Or read his book "The Con at the Con: The Lost Blaster Disaster" https://www.amazon.com/at-Lost-Blaster-Disaster-ebook/dp/B07PJ2615M   * * *   Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

This week's guest is Ti Chang, an industrial designer and the co-founder and VP of design at Crave. Crave is a company that creates elegant, sophisticated and thoughtfully designed sex toys for women, with the goal of making buying and using sex toys an elevated experience, one that leads to fulfilled desires, sensual satisfaction, and thoughtful conversations about sexuality. Ti leads the concept and design for the company's full line of products and she has been featured in Playboy, Fortune, Huffington Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan and many more. Crave is hands down my favorite sex toy company. In this episode we discuss everything from how Ti got started in this industry, to what it's like being a female industrial designer in a male dominated space, to creating and wearing jewelry as sex toys AND a very exciting new Crave product that just launched today! (check out the kickstart for it below). Tis Recommended Resources: 1) Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski 2)Shannon Bodrum - Certified intimacy educator 3) Audre Lorde - The Black feminist, lesbian, poet, mother and warrior Contact Ti: Instagram: @designerti Twitter: @designerti Website: www.lovecrave.com Duet Pro Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovecrave/duet-pro-personalize-your-pleasure?ref=deopqc ________ For a FREE custom engraving on a Vesper vibrator necklace, use the code "THEVHIVE" at checkout on WWW.LOVECRAVE.COM. ________ Get 20% off your Let's Get Checked order by going to www.trylgc.com/vhive and entering promo code “VHIVE” at checkout ________ Become a Member of The V Hive: www.thevhive.com/memberships ________ If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com. ________ Follow The V Hive: INSTAGRAM - @thevhive TWITTER - @thevhive_ FACEBOOK - @thevhivemedia WEBSITE - www.thevhive.com

Chris and Ronnie from the Jewel Riders Archive are joined once again by Greg Autore, toy designer and art director for Jewel Riders. Greg shares more fascinating developmental work done on Jewel Riders along with his other toy design processes.   Find us at www.jewelridersarchive.com Check out Greg's blog on toy design, Twelve Inch Treasures: https://twelveinchtreasures.com/ Or read his book "The Con at the Con: The Lost Blaster Disaster" https://www.amazon.com/at-Lost-Blaster-Disaster-ebook/dp/B07PJ2615M   * * *   Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

Part One of our interview with Greg Autore, Artistic Director and Toy Designer for Jewel Riders. * * *   Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast Lauren and I chat about her experience making large scale plush toys for galleries and clients. We also talk about how to get your toy designs manufactured overseas and distributed in the United States. Lauren is the creative mind behind Sweet Meats, amazing plush meat!  Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.