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 #cassiejenkinsSupport 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 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 #Support 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"

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 #fiberartdollsSupport 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"

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_thingSupport 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 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 @coragedollsSupport 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 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.evergreenSupport 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 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 Support 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"

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 Support 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"

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  Support 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 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 Support 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 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 Support 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 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 (PDMAG) 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 @janetlovettooakSupport 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 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 #blackownedSupport 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"

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 Support 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 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    Support 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"

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 #professionaldollmakersSupport 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"

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!Support 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"

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"Support 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 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"Support 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"

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  Support 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"

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 Support 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"

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. 😊 All Dolled Up-The Series recently celebrated its 100th episode. Denise does suggest watching the series from the beginning to see the growth and progress of the show and how far the girls have come.Visit All Dolled Up-The Series at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCArHqKtduNU3-BulNNrxWww or follow them on Instagram @alldolleduptheseries#inthedollworld #ITDW # inthedollworldpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #alldolleduptheseries  #denisejohnson #itdwpodcast To subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworldSupport 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"

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 Support 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 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/inthedollworldSupport 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"

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 Support 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"

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#soulfuldollsSupport 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 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 Support 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"

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/inthedollworldSupport 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 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 Support 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"

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 Support 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"

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.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  Support 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"

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/Support 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"

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 Support 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"

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/LyahsTV​https://www.instagram.com/lyahstv/​Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/#inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube #inthedollworlddollpodcast  #tammyfisheritdwSupport 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"

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 Support 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"

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  Support 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"

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: Support 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"

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.uk​​​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  Support 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"

Whoo...hoo... NiniMomo is in the House with In The Doll World! www.inthedollworld.com/customizersNik Moronese and Marie Lebreton, the talent behind the exquisite OOAK line, NiniMomo, joined In The Doll World for an interview. Nik and Marie shared wonderful stories about how they got started and how they became friends. They also shared their incredible 25-year doll journey.Nik shared touching stories about his love for dolls and how it impacted his relationship with his father. Marie spoke about how her mother taught her to sew as a child. She shared how that early introduction influences her career today as a doll-couture artist. 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/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld#InTheDollWorld #dollpodcast #dollpodcasts #tammyfisheritdw #georgettetayloritdw Support 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 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  Support 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 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: Support 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"

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 Support 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 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://yatabazah.com  https://instagram.com/yatabazah   http://tiny.cc/yatatubeSupport 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 wonderful conversation with Eva Hovelsrød, doll clothing maker, artist and owner of Tirin & Katten on In The Doll World doll podcast.  Eva shares with us a very different background coming into the doll world,  from a background  in computer science  for over years to doll clothing designer.  She  discovered dolls in 2013 via an interest in knitting, and was soon up past midnight most nights, working on doll-related projects.The urge to make doll clothes took her by surprise--stating "I have never thrown myself quite like that into a hobby before. I found a very friendly and supportive online community.  Dolls are an outlet for all kinds of interests and I have tried a few, like wig making and shoemaking; but, I try to stick to sewing"Eva started out sewing for Blythe dolls, but has lots of different dolls. Currently,  she sews most often for a Korean BJD brand called iMda.​She is also eager to  help others experience the joy of making little garments! "I am also passionate about usability, no doubt because of my background in computer science. When I put together tutorials, I aim for them to be accessible also to people without much sewing experience, while being clear and concise. I spend a lot of time on each tutorial. This causes me to put off making new ones, so I have an internal dialog going about how I can improve the process, and what kind of tutorials and patterns to make in the future." Artist statement submitted by Eva Hovelsrød of Tirin & KattenTo learn more about Eva Hovelsrød and her art, please visit: Website: https://www.tirinandkatten.com      ​Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tirinandkatten/​​​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  Support 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"

The amazing Valerie Gladstone, award winning artist and owner of Brooklyn Dollworks joins us for a wonderful conversation about her journey into creating art dolls. www.inthedollworld.com/creators Valerie's journey into dolls was not your typical journey into doll making.  As a self confessed tom boy she didn't really play with dolls, but was very creative.  She trained in painting, costume design, wig and makeup design, needlecraft, ceramics, and photography. An amazing featured article and picture in Art Doll Quarterly caught her eye and jumpstarted her journey into Art Dolls where she thought she could apply all her varied skills into one item.   Working in the theatre for so many years, she enjoys telling stories; each doll, even if they are part of a series, has to speak on its own.She started taking them on tour and during that time, she had another chance encounter that led to her most eclectic work being recognized and winning awards.For Valerie, the creative process begins with inspiration. The inspiration can come from a historical fact, a piece of fabric, or the need to try a new technique. She prefers to work in series, like her New York series which comes from the love of my hometown, which she elaborates more on in the podcast. Her art dolls are passionate and powerful.  She shares how important it is to to have intention for what you are creating.To learn more about Valerie and her art, please visit: Website: https://www.brooklyndollworks.com     ​Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrooklynDollworks​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  Support 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"

 In The Doll World doll podcast is joined by  Ria Mendoza Hoyt, award winning doll artist and owner of OrangeJar.com for a wonderful interview at www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsRia shares with us that her doll journey came a little later in life. In 2010, she began using polymer clay while taking a class a one-day class. In that class, she learned the traditional methods for making clay pots in Sharjah, UAE. She fell in love with clay and continued making a variety of items and figures using clay.It wasn't until 2015, when Ria attended her first doll making class. A year later, she earned first place in a couple of local state fairs. In 2019, she joined the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG). The next year, she won three PDMAG Gold Awards.In her interview Ria speaks about her desire to make Filipino dolls. "Being Filipino, I started with the goal of creating dolls wearing traditional Filipiniana clothes." She also spoke about the difficulty with finding clay in skin tones that reflect the beautiful people in her native land.Ria's  doll journey continues to evolve. Currently, she is focusing on fantastical creatures: "I love creating from mythology, folk lore, fantasy. Then, I add my own little dark twist!""Doll making is still an ongoing learning process [for me]". She says she continues working to balance her doll making and her life. "There are years when I only made one or two dolls. I am buckling down and making it my goal, to always create, improve, learn, and repeat, and continue pushing this journey forward."Ria will also be hosting a free class on Budget Friendly Photo Studio  at the upcoming Professional Dollmakers Art Guild (PDMAG),  Online Convention being held Oct 15th-24th, visit www.pdmagconvention.com To learn more about Ria and her art, please visit: Website: https://www.orangejar.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  Support 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"

In The Doll World doll podcast is so excited  to have Joe MacPhale, award winning doll artist join us. Not only is he a talented artist he truly is a renaissance man with so many talents and varied careers. His doll journey is just amazing. Visit www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsFrom starting sculpting at the age of 6, to winning a grade school art project and having his prize taken away because it was so good they believed his teacher did it. His journey into doll make has been an eclectic one from a  bagpiper to a professional Kilt maker in the State of Florida bag pipe player to an ice skater with Disney World to learning animation art. He is also an award winning  artist and automata and figurative sculpture.He has been creating dolls for more than 40 years.  He has been featured on the covers of seven magazines and written sculpting articles.  He currently teaches and provides services in silicone mold making and resin casting.Joe has received the 2011 and 2012 Doll of the Year and the Artist Choice Award from the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild. In 2016  earned the Dolls Magazine prestigious Diamond award of excellence for his automaton rendition of Marilyn Monroe.In 2016,, he finally realized my dream of being selected as a member of the National Institute of American Doll Artists (NIADA). To learn more about Joe and to find is amazing dolls please visitWebsite: https://www.joemacphale.com or https://ancientwhispers3.wixsite.com/the-doll-whisperer​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 #inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutubeSupport 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"

 Georgette and I LOVE being part of the doll world! We are blessed every day in knowing you enjoy and support our show. For 18 months, we have carried In The Doll World by ourselves. We wanted to ensure 1) we would enjoy doing a podcast and 2) we could develop an audience. We are happy to say we both enjoy the show and have developed an audience! Actually, we do not see you merely as an audience. We see you as integral members of In The Doll World's family! Now, we are reaching out to you and asking if you would like to support us financially by giving to In The Doll World via our PayPalMe account. The monies will be used to continue to create shows, purchase equipment, etc.--and hopefully--someday, we will be able to travel to do live shows and meet some of you in person! That would be INCREDIBLE! If you would like to support us via our PayPalMe account, you can access the button on our website; or, you can access our account directly via the link. - Website: https://www.inthedollworld.com - Direct Access: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inthedollworld?locale.x=en_US Thank you for your continued support! Much love from Tammy, Georgette, and In The Doll World Follow and like In The Doll World on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld - Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld Support 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"

In The Doll World doll podcast and YouTube channel is excited to share an interview with Ananda Free, artist, creator, and co-owner of Wyrd Wonders. Ananda is a very spiritual person who thinks it is important to uplift people--especially Black children. She shares her book and mermaid dolls. Their story is empowering.  She also shares her new project, the Galactaboos: it is a complete production including dolls, books, and a cartoon series. She currently has a GoFundMe campaign to raise enough funds to bring the Galactaboos project to life. To learn more about Ananda and her dolls, please visit: Website: https://www.wyrdwonders.fun/IG: www.instagram.com/sweetwyrdness/ GoFundMe (for Galactaboos): ​https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-galactaboos-coming-to-earth​​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   Support 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"

We are so excited to have Noemi Smith join us on In The Doll World doll podcast, she is an award winning doll artist and owner of Angels by Noemi.  www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsNoemi shares her journey as a little girls  playing with dolls , even though her mom didn't have money to buy many dolls or doll clothes,  Noemi found a way to style their hair, create  fashions and accessories for her dolls. This truly was the beginning of her craft.As a self-taught artist, she has learned how to work with such a wide range of mediums, that is has truly helped her to create award winning dolls from the whimsical to the unusual, from adorable silicone baby dolls, to monster babies to a female grim reaper.  She has even picked up new skills such as Special effect makeup and advanced sculpting.Her current work is  mainly as a sculptor of Silicone Baby dolls, designing and reproducing her own Alternative Reborn Baby Kits, and designing online classes.  We get to also here about some amazing new dolls and kits that she has coming out and a wonderful treat about her expanding  her studio in order to take orders for mold making and reproduction for other Artists.Noemi is also teaching online class for the upcoming Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) online convention, which runs online from October 15th-24th, 2021. To learn more about this talented doll artist and her dolls, please visit: https://www.angelsbynoemi.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 #inthedollworldpodcast #inthedollworldyoutube  Support 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"

In The Doll World doll podcast is joined by award winning doll artist Cecelia Arrington. We are so excited to have Ceceila join us to talk about her journey to creating award winning dolls.  www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsShe is also a member of the Professional Doll Makers Guild and volunteer for their upcoming 2nd Annual PDMAG Online Convention, October 15th-24th, which we are also a sponsor for.In part of her doll journey, Cecelia shares with us among many other things, a wonderful story of how as a little girl she loved dolls and at 12, she made her first doll. It was a life-size doll and made from her mother's curtains and sheets! Though Cecilia's mother wasn't happy about Cecilia's chosen materials, Cecilia was ecstatic!As she got older, Cecilia experimented with a variety of methods and materials.  She made crochet, wire, polymer clay, and finally paperclay dolls. She found paperclay to be her favorite of the materials.   Her passion truly lies in creating unconventional dolls, ones that would certainly  strike up many conversations.  She is also very much interested in adding more diversity to  fantasy and whimsical dolls, which she is very excited about creating.She also shares with us also how important it was to her growth in having mentors, which has allowed her talent to blossom and has  helped her to create beautiful award winning dolls.To learn more about Cecilia and her dolls, please visit:ceceliaarthouse.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  Support 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"

In The Doll World, doll podcast is joined by k.d. Domoto, creator of k.d. Dolls. www.inthedollworld.com/podcastsA wonderful conversation with k.d. Domoto. She is a rag doll maker from Harlem. She was born and raised in Japan and moved to New York 20+ years ago. k.d. is a writer contributing to Japanese publications. She's been writing about NYC's rich culture of people of color.We talks about how her journey in making dolls, she also shares her apprehension at first in showcasing  the most adorable rag dolls with big afros and braids. She says "A lot of people ask me why I make black/brown dolls." When I was working at the Harlem YMCA’s after-school program, there was a popular app that let kids assemble their own doll and choose its skin tone and hair color. I saw that some African-American little girls picked lighter skin tones than their own, and blond hair. I knew they needed dolls that, 'Just look like me!'"I get inspiration from just walking on the streets of Harlem. The colors! The patterns! The outfits!  The hair!  I mix all those charms of Harlem into my lovely dolls to make kids and people smile."  And they do just that!To learn more about k.d. and k.d.Dolls, please visit:https://www.etsy.com/shop/kddolls/​Follow and like In The Doll World on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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"

In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel is excited to announce it is hosting a doll giveaway! Jozef Szekeres, creator of the beautiful, collectible doll-line, GlamourOz Dolls, is providing the limited-edition GlamourOz Doll. The doll will be given away Sept. 13, 2021.  The doll is free; but, shipping the doll is NOT free.  Details: To enter the giveaway, you MUST be subscribed to ITDW's mailing list. To subscribe go to https://www.inthedollworld.com and subscribe.Fine Print: The winner will win a new GlamourOz Doll. The doll will be shipped nude. The doll will also be shipped with 2 sets of hands and feet. The winner is responsible for paying for the doll to be shipped to them. If the winner is unwilling to pay to ship the doll, the winner forfeits the doll. The doll is free; but, shipping the doll is NOT free. Support 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"

In The Doll World, doll podcast is joined by DR. LISA WILLIAMS,  creator of Positively Perfect, The Fresh Dolls and The Fresh Squad.    www.inthedollworld.com/creatorsFrom professor to entrepreneur and doll creator, Dr. Lisa's passion and desire of not wanting children growing not loving their true beauty and brilliance is very much present in this heartfelt conversation with us.    Her journey of loving dolls and books,  was very much evident, when she shared that she loved dolls, but grew out of playing them much earlier than her sister did and as she got older she would use them as students to teach them the lessons she learned from earlier that day.   A professor in the making from way back.She also tells us the turning point in her career from professor, to author to entrepreneur,  "one day while watching an updated doll study, I saw a beautiful little dark-skinned girl say she didn’t think the brown doll was pretty because its skin was nasty.  She then touched her own hand indicating her skin was nasty, too.  As my heart broke and tears flowed down my face, I said to myself, I have to do something" and that something turned into the World of EPI.  A wonderful and heartfelt conversation with a women who persevered  in spite of setbacks  that pushed her to financial ruin, to the point that she lost her home and many other things along the way to create a wonderful line of dolls and a successful doll company with the mission of spreading joy by providing children with dolls that inspire dreams, promote intelligence and build self-esteem.  Dr. Lisa states " Building self-esteem is the cornerstone of all the work I do, because low self-esteem can limit a child’s potential and have a negative impact on communities and society at large".     To learn more about Dr. Lisa and the World of EPI please visit:https://thefreshdolls.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/inthedollworldSupport 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"

It's FANGIRL TIME again!!  BYRON LARS,  joins us on in the Doll World podcast. We cannot say enough about Byron Lars, he is an iconic fashion designer, owner of In Earnest and former Barbie® Signature Line creator responsible for 16 beautiful, gorgeous and fiercely styled fashion dolls.He shares with us his unique doll journey.  He also talks about the complexities of creating fashions for dolls and not humans and how involved and long it was even with a team of people to bring dolls to market.As a designer he knew how important it was to showcase those amazing hues of blackness and hair textures to the world, but what he didn't know, expect or was aware of was how much his dolls impacted so many women until he would meet them and they would tell him how his dolls changed their lives and how they saw themselves. To learn more about Byron, his dolls and his fashions, please visithttps://www.inearnestofficial.com/Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ #InTheDollWorld #inthedollworldpodcast #byronlars #fashiondesigner #inearnestofficial #inearnest  #dollcollecting #dollhistory #TammyFisher #tammyfisheritdw #GeorgetteTaylor #georgettetayloritdw Support 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"

In The Doll World podcast and Youtube channel is joined by Akari Shigeta, Director of the Doll Division VOLKS Inc. creators of Dollfie and Super Dollfie lines.  This is Pt.2 of our interview and our first interview with an interpreter and we want to thank Ann for being so amazing at it.  This interview is in Japanese and English. Part 2 shares with us the beautiful  "Omukae Ceremony (Welcoming Ceremony)" that allows you to deepen the bond with your Super Dollfie. The ceremonies are done at their doll museum Tenshi-no-Sato, located Saga-Arashiyama, Kyoto.  Akari also shares how they coped with COVID-19 as a family and as a company. We also get to listen in on the fascinating and varied ways VOLKS, Inc.  incorporates many ways to get articulation and movement into their dolls and the sweet story that lead to how the Super Dollfie got started.VOLKS, Inc is about creating happiness and memories through hobbies and dolls that continue to connect people all over the world.  “VOLKS” originates from the German word “volk”, which means “people” or “for the people”. VOLKS dolls are a part of you, part of your family, so much so that you are able to have a beautiful ceremony to welcome your doll into the family, which we share within our interview. To get more information about VOLKS, Inc and the dolls they produce, please visithttps://dollfie.ec.volks.co.jp/?__lang=enhttps://volksusa.com/Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ #InTheDollWorld #inthedollworldpodcast #volksinc #dollartist #dollfie#superdollfie #AkariShigeta  #dollcollecting #dollhistory #TammyFisher #tammyfisheritdw #GeorgetteTaylor #georgettetayloritdw Support 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"

In The Doll World podcast and Youtube channel is joined by Akari Shigeta, Director of the Doll Division VOLKS Inc. creators of Dollfie and Super Dollfie lines.  This is Pt.1 and our first interview with an interpreter and we want to thank Ann for being so amazing at it.  This interview is in Japanese and English.  Akari shares some amazing facts about VOLKS Inc. and how it all began, from how her father built the company, which was a very popular hobby shop, to  how her mom was very instrumental in bringing the dolls to the forefront.  Her dad and mom continue to bring the most innovative designs to dolls that have set a standard in the doll world today.VOLKS, Inc is about creating happiness and memories through hobbies and dolls that continue to connect people all over the world.  “VOLKS” originates from the German word “volk”, which means “people” or “for the people”. VOLKS dolls are a part of you, part of your family, so much so that you are able to have a beautiful ceremony to welcome your doll into the family, which we share within our interview.  With such a wealth of knowledge, Akari also talks about her journey working within the company and how she became the Director of the Doll Division, a department that did not exist within the company before. We have so much more for you to learn in Pt.2 of this amazing interview, so join us next week for Pt.2. To get more information about VOLKS, Inc and the dolls they produce, please visithttps://dollfie.ec.volks.co.jp/?__lang=enhttps://volksusa.com/Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ #InTheDollWorld #inthedollworldpodcast #volksinc #dollartist #dollfie#superdollfie #AkariShigeta  #dollcollecting #dollhistory #TammyFisher #tammyfisheritdw #GeorgetteTaylor #georgettetayloritdw Support 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"

In The Doll World,  (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel shares a powerful and riveting interview with Russian artist and doll master, Rafael Nuri.  www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Rafael shares some impactful, vulnerable and powerful moments with us. From from her burning desire to own a Barbie that fueled her doll journey,  to her strict education that enhanced and honed her craft, to a riveting story of how a doll she created to help stand up for justice and basic human rights in the place she lived in and went to school that has left her fearful of returningShe also speaks about how that doll, inspired someone to connect with her and ask for her help in creating another doll to help support a traveling exhibit to end domestic abuse.We also get to hear a wonderful secret a teacher taught her about sculpting dolls, that has  elevated her art work and will have you looking at the dolls that you love quite differently.Rafael is a member of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild.To find out more about Rafael, her work and upcoming projects please visit https://www.bidoll.neto learn more about Alina's Law and the Alina's Dolls project, that  Rafael is creating a doll and their mission and traveling exhibit to  help end domestic violence, visit https://alinaslight.com/alinas-dolls/Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ #InTheDollWorld #inthedollworldpodcast #rafaelnuri #dollartist #BiDolls#dollcollecting #dollhistory #TammyFisher #tammyfisheritdw #GeorgetteTaylor #georgettetayloritdw Support 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"

In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel wraps up our PRIDE Month celebration. We just wanted to thank you for the love and respect you have shown both us and our guests for our First Pride Celebration! Our goals included uplifting LGBTQ+ voices as well as helping us to all understand more about what is happening in the LGBTQ+ spaces--especially the blossoming Queer Vernacular. We also thank the following guests for joining us and sharing their journeys: Aidan Prince creator of the comic, TheKenCouple; Raymond Paul Leslie, creator and host of @RayTheUnusual; HeXtian, doll customizer, YouTube influencer; Joey Versaw, history-making doll maker and creator of many dolls, including Mary Magpie; and, Jacquie Anderson-Frazier, doll customizer, diorama maker, and owner of KittiJ's Boutique. If you missed any of the Pride Month celebration, this video includes a short recap of the shows!  4,500 PODCAST SHOW DOWNLOADS! We also want to thank you for supporting both channels! You recently hit a milestone by having downloaded over 4, 500 of our podcast shows! Thank you. For those of you who like to see Georgette and I interact unedited, I think you will enjoy this show. I took out a couple of small sections. Most of it is us being us! Thank you again for blessing us with your time. Much love from, Tammy, Georgette, and In The Doll World UPDATES: Subscribe to our website for updates and to enter into the doll giveaways: https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribe *** Contact information ***Follow and like us on social media: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld - Buzzsprout: https://inthedollworld.buzzsprout.com/​ - Website: Support 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"

In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel is excited to share an interview with the beautiful and fascinating,  Dr. Sabrina Thomas. https://www.inthedollworld.com/storytellers.htmlSabrina takes her doll collecting very seriously! Not only is she an avid doll collector; but, she is also studying dolls as part of her degree program as a social scientist in the department of Education at Duke University! She shares with us her wonderful journey into doll collecting, which started out with only 3 dolls and the stories behind those first 3 dolls, are just as  fascinating as Dr. Thomas herself. Sabrina also shares the beautiful story of how her encounter with a Marla Perkin's book which then led to a conversation with Ms. Perkins herself is what truly ignited her pursuit of doll collecting, study and research on dolls, their history and the impact they have on our world and so much more in this wonderful conversation.A little fun side note: Dr. Thomas was introduced to us by her daughter, Yaa who suggested we have her on the show and not just because she is such an avid fan of ITDW as you will hear during the show, but most importantly she is very knowledgeable and has such a  wealth of information to share with with us and our audience.Sabrina has received several grants and fellowships to research the ethnography of children’s play with a specific focus on children’s doll play. Her current research project includes an examination of black doll production and how children negotiate the presence or absence of a black doll in their play space.Thank you Sabrina for educating us about dolls, their history, and how doll history has impacted the racial history of the United States.If you would like to know more about Sabrina and her studies, you may reach her on Facebook at, https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.thomas.92123​Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ #InTheDollWorld #inthedollworldpodcast #sabrinathomas #dollcollecting #dollhistory #georgettetayloritdw #tammyfisheritdw Support 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"

In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel continues its PRIDE Month Celebration with a powerful interview with Jacquie Anderson-Frazier, owner of the online store KittiJ's Boutique. Jacquie is also a diorama maker and doll customizer.We found Jacquie to be beautifully powerful and honest. She was also very truthful--including telling us that she doesn't understand people's fascination with other people's sexual orientations. She described the fascination "perverted'!Jacquie also shared wonderful stories about her doll journey. She loved dolls as a little girl. When she grew up, she bought them for her daughter and then her granddaughter.  Jacquie was a lover of miniatures. So, she collected lots of doll-sized items. Then one day, she found a doll that re-ignited her love of dolls. From there she went on to collect dolls. She was unhappy that the variety of Black dolls was less than the the variety of white dolls; so, she began purchasing white dolls and using their clothes and accessories to redress and customize Black dolls! Jacquie dated men until 1985.  She described her "coming out" as boring because she said she always knew she liked women; "It just was." Jacquie said. "I never felt I owed an explanation for my sexual preference".Jacquie also confirmed that relationships are basically the same: she met a wonderful woman, they dated, they fell in love, and they got married. They have been married for over 16 years and have been in a relationship for almost 30 years. Jacquie didn't think the country would accept queer marriages in her lifetime. She and her wife have 3 children and 9 grandchildren.To learn more about Jacquie and her creations, visit her KittiJ's Boutique at: https://www.facebook.com/KittiJs-Bout...SHOW LESSSupport 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"

In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast continues its PRIDE Month celebration with an intimate interview with HeXtian, doll customizer and YouTube sensation. HeXtian is a tremendous doll influencer: over 1Million people follow his YouTube show!  Listen at https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts.html One of the most powerful things HeXtian shares is his fear! He speaks about how he loves to dress in a variety of clothing styles--including the glamourous 1950s and Drag. If he chooses to go out dressed in these styles, he has to first make sure he is safe. Safety includes: being with a group of people he can trust; carefully choosing where he goes; and, deciding whether the location has a restroom that he can safely use. He understands that a wrong choice can lead to anything from being treated rudely, to being assaulted, to even being murdered. His fear reminds us of the fear marginalized people have experienced--and continue to experience--all over the world.As a brilliant artist, who empowers others through customized dolls, he continues to find inspiration for his artistry in his favorite childhood shows, the LGBTQ+ community, and celebrities. He also shares his Filipino heritage in his shows. HeXtian also speaks about how his art is a safe way to express his queerness and love for Drag. He finds strength in sharing the beauty and glamour of Drag in his customizations.To see HeXtian's work please visit his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/hextianUPDATES: Subscribe to our website for updates and to enter into the doll giveaways: https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworldBuzzsprout: https://inthedollworld.buzzsprout.com/​Website: Support 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/storytellers.html    In The Doll World (ITDW) doll podcast and YouTube channel is excited to share a very intimate and honest interview with Raymond Leslie, creator of “RayTheUnusual” Instagram and YouTube channels. Raymond’s channel fills a small, but important niche in the doll world. He unboxes and discusses 1980’s fashion dolls—primarily Barbie.Raymond speaks to us about his doll journey which began with him being a little boy who loved playing with dolls. He also shared the pain of how his love for dolls strained familial relationships. Raymond also shares how he has suffered at the hands of bullies. Yet, his journey is not one of heartbreak. In the end, he rekindles relationships and grows to love and appreciate all of Raymond!Follow RayTheUnsusal at:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Gizardofmar...Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/raytheunusual​Follow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagramSupport 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/storytellers   In The Doll World, doll podcast and Youtube channel Celebrates PRIDE MONTH with a wonderful interview with Aidan Prince, he is the creator of the successful and delightful TheKenCouple on Instagram.We know that during these difficult times, especially when the pandemic started,  we all were and still are looking for a reason to smile. “Thekencouple” Instagram account does just that!  Aidan talks about he started two months into the pandemic, how the account chronicles the life of Aidan his husband with a tongue-in-cheek “art imitating life” style, by using Ken dolls that resemble the real-life couple. What we love most and talk about is how the stories of Thekencouple are so relatable and entertaining to people who don’t even know the couple, but they kow that situation. The fact that the account has over 4,00 followers from across the globe is a testament to that! The series has evolved from the typical single photo posts to be much like a comic strip, showcasing some light humor. Given the regular enthusiastic comments followers post on the photos, it’s clear “thekencouple” is definitely bringing daily smiles to lots of people.Hope you enjoy the interview.Please check out the origin story as well, when it was  The Adventures of Aidan-Ken & Doug-Kenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGVOR...Follow them on  instagram  https://instagram.com/thekencoupleFollow  and like In The Doll World on Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagramSHOW LESSSupport 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"

inthedollworldGet your FREE doll and outfits at, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrN4j1Hy3vwIn The Doll World doll podcast and YouTube channel collaborated with Darla Davenport-Powell, author and creator of the 'Here Comes Niya' doll, for World Doll Day, June 12, 2021. As a result, Darla is giving a free paper doll and outfits to YOU! I asked Darla to have keep the doll up for a short time. So, if you want her, you need to get her soon!Thank you for continually supporting In The Doll World!For updates and doll giveaways, subscribe to In The Doll World at, https://www.inthedollworld.comSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/storytellers.html   In The Doll World,  Doll Podcast  is joined by Allison Hernandez, host of YouTube's Muñecas, Poupees, and Dolls and avid doll collector 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 own Crissy doll that was passed down 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 possibly help to fund some of your creative dreams, you really 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 visit https://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/c/InTheDollWorld/featuredSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts  Georgette Taylor and Tammy Fisher are taking a hiatus until June 5, 2021; so, we will not be publishing In The Doll World doll podcast or doll YouTube shows for a few weeks. We are excited about returning! We will continue with the Black Doll Celebration, give away more dolls, and introduce you to more of your favorite doll professionals and to new people in the doll world! You can access our social media accounts via our Linktree account at, https://linktr.ee/inthedollworld Support 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/podcasts     In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube Channel is joined by the Traveling Doll Pants founders, Brazilian doll collector PATRICIA MARCOS COUTSOUCOS and Polish doll photographer IZABELA KWELLA.We are so excited to bring you this wonderful and powerful conversation with these two talented and gifted women as they share with us how the love of a movie, The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants,  sparked and inspired an amazing international travel-and-fashion project connecting doll photographers and enthusiasts from all over the world, which has now been seen by thousands of Instagram users around the world.They also share how COVID-19 has created challenges within the project, how they overcame them and created more ways to expand and blossom at a time when connecting, spreading love, joy and hope was and is still very much needed.   You also get a delightful glimpse into their beautiful friendship, collaboration, love of dolls, photography, travel and community. Patricia shares a touching moment about how Izabela's twin sisters idea became to expand their project became very theraputic for her in dealing with this COVID-19 isolation and shutdown.Just another testament to how powerful dolls can be even in and in spite of a pandemic and how the Traveling Doll Pants project plays such an important role within the doll community.To find out more about The Traveling Doll Pants project and or to participate, please visit:  http://travelingdollpants.com/Support 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"

The COVID INTERVIEW: In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, is excited to share a powerful interview with doll artist, Jozef Szekeres about his experiences with living in China during the onset of the COVID virus. https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts.htmlAs COVID ravaged the world, leaving a swath of death around the globe, Jozef was at the epicenter of the pandemic determined to complete his GlamourOz Dolls. As we sat locked in our homes as thousands died, Jozef sat alone in his apartment contemplating his future. He knew two things: the border was closed, so he could not leave China; and, he was willing to risk his life to complete his dolls.Jozef’s story is one of resilience. He shares not only his vulnerability but his strength as well.To find out more about Jozef and his GlamourOz Dolls visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook/jozef.szekeres or visit https://glamourozdolls.com.au/ Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/creators.html   In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel, has a wonderful conversation with Ileana Hernadez-Carafas, mixed media doll artist.Ileana talks about her journey from art teacher to doll creator and how her lack of funds to purchase a Santa doll led her to creating her own unique, and whimsical spirit dolls.  We get to learn about some of the natural fibers she uses that are not only native to where she lives, but the properties that they inhabit that help to embody the wonderful spirit dolls that she creates. She has a passion for creating dolls that are affordable OOAK, because she remembers what it felt like not to be able to afford a doll she really wanted.We also get to learn how she started creating the Flor de Mayo Spirit Doll for her aunt who is known throughout the world as a teacher and healer and is one of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.  Her aunt is also the founder of The Path, an organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of heirloom and heritage seeds.To learn more about Ileana and the wonderful dolls she creates, please visithttp://ileana-hernandezcarafas.squarespace.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 Support 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   Hello everyone. Thank you for listening to  In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel.  I am coming to you with a message from us to say thank you for being amazing listeners of the show and also a way you can help us to celebrate our First Year Anniversary on April 15-30, 2021.We are asking our listeners to join us in our celebration and leave a short Happy Anniversary congratulations message for Tammy, me, and In The Doll World doll podcast.It can be short, something like Happy First Year Anniversary to In The Doll World or Happy First Anniversary to Tammy & Georgette for In The Doll World, or make up your own.  Visit our website and there will be a tab on the right side of the page, that you can click on and leave a voicemail for us, limit to record is 5 mins. If you want to record something longer than 5 minutes, send it directly to us at georgette.inthedollworld@gmail.comTammy and I are so grateful for the amazing listeners we have and the wonderful guests we have been able to have conversations with and share with you. We look forward to our next year, with more amazing guests.Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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/customizers   In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel, shares a delightful conversation with ANDREA COLLUM, repainter and customizer as she shares with us how her doll journey began Barbie when her Aunt Mary gave her, her first Barbie for Christmas, to becoming a porcelain doll-maker, all because of her hubby. She also shares with us how cancer ignited the collecting  bug within her again and discovered a world that she could only dream about.Although she loved collecting, she also talks about how much she missed creating her own OOAK dolls, which then lead to finding Integrity Toys Poppy Parker and that really launched her into repainting and customization that has truly created some unique and amazing OOAK dolls and commission work.To see more of Andreas dolls or to connect with her please check out her Pretty Faces FB group at https://www.facebook.com/Pretty-Faces-658064340960922/Support 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/creators    Patricia Coleman-Cobb, Mixed Media Artist, joins In The Doll World, doll podcast,  for this wonderful kick your shoes off,  just relax and listen-in  conversation as she shares how she has gone from soft sculptured dolls, to clay sculpted figures and busts, to her newest addition of beautifully framed mixed media sculpted pieces.   Her journey has been amazing and sometimes unexpected, especially when you find out where her inspiration came from in creating her first doll. You won't believe it!The conversation also lead us to talking about a piece that she created and although all three of us were brought up in different cities, we could identify with this piece so strongly that it truly sparked a connection and appreciation of this woman who forced all of us to remember from where we all came.  So powerful!She also talks how COVID has impacted her work and the art she creates. To find out more about Patricia Coleman-Cobb visit http://www.patcobb.com/ or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Coleman-CobbFollow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/customizers.html  Join In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel, for a truly delightful interview with Lisa Jameson, aka Pepstar as she shares how being an avid doll collector, starting with Barbies,  then evolving to the Tonner Fashion Dolls in the late 90's, began her doll repaint obsession. She soon discovered the ball joint dolls (bjd) and how finding them she decided to switch over to them as they were resin and she enjoyed working with that medium over vinyl and how all the dolls that she loves have all become wonderful canvases for her repainting and customizing skills for over 15 years. We also learn the story of how one of her dolls was featured in a music video. How cool is that?Her skills are now applied to more bjd face-ups that have created some exquisite and very realistic-looking dolls, so much so that you forget you are looking at a doll.To learn more about Lisa and her dolls, visit her at:Website: www.pepstarsworld.comFacebook: facebook.com/pepstarInstagram: instagram.com/pepstarsworldThank you for listening to our show!To see our video interviews of some of our doll podcasts, please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldOur First Annual Black Dolls Celebration is still going strong with monthly Black Doll Giveaways so if you want TO WIN A DOLL...please  visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter to be entered into our drawing at  https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribe Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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/creators   In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, shares an inspirational and passionate interview with Amy Jandrisevits, doll creator and founder of A Doll Like Me.  Join us as we talk about the amazing cloth dolls that Amy creates for children with limb differences, birthmarks, facial anomalies, and albinism and so many more and how truly important it is for these children to be represented in a doll ...."because everyone deserves to look into the sweet face of a doll and see their own".Amy talks about her journey from a child who helped he mother find dolls for underrepresented children, to becoming a social worker who worked with children with cancer.  She was also a passionate doll collector and had created a few bald dolls for chemotherapy patients. She noticed how those dolls could help a child get through tough times and find a way to connect and nurture themselves when the dolls looked like the children. Amy shares many stories about how her dolls came to be, one touching story was the true catalyst to creating A Doll Like Me, when a  friend of a friend saw a doll that looked like her daughter, but the friend's daughter's leg had just been amputated and she asked Amy if she could make a doll that looked like her daughter with the amputated leg. That led to the doll being posted on social media and within 2 months she had over 200 orders and the rest, as they say, is Doll Herstory.Every doll makes a difference;  and, every doll is created and hand sewn with love.  To find out how you can support and sponsor a doll for a child, please visit Amy and A Doll Like Me at her Facebook page at www.adolllikeme.com Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworld#dolls #InTheDollWorld  #InTheDollWorldPodcast  #ADollLikeMe  #AmyJandrisevits #GeorgetteTaylor #TammyFisher #Support 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/storytellers.html     In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, shares a wonderful and candid interview with Pat Henry, the founder and publisher of Fashion Doll Quarterly (FDQ)  which was retired after seventeen years in 2020. When Pat retired FDQ, she endorsed In The Doll World!Pat shares with us her amazing journey, from loving dolls as a child to creating a magazine that The Hollywood Reporter called FDQ “the Vogue of collector magazines”.  She has given rise to showcasing unknown doll artists to interviewing seasoned doll creators, to amazing photography and in-depth interviews.  She also talks about the business of dolls, why more women should be creating and manufacturing dolls, and things you should have in place before that begins.  She also shares one of the biggest highlights in her career in doing the magazine, probably not something you would expect, but has been one of the most-cherished moments in her life.Can you guess who was the first person featured on the first issue of Fashion Doll Quarterly? Listen in to see if you were right!To learn more about Pat Henry, please visit https://www.fashiondollquarterly.co/ Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts.html     In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel,  continues our celebration of the In The Doll World First Annual World of Black Dolls Celebration, by sharing a powerful interview with Dr. Linda Beed, creator of Dolls for Our Daughters.In our interview, Dr. Beed shares an amazing story of how her journey to becoming a published author took her on a detour into creating a line of play dolls that showcase--not only how precious young girls are with her V.P. (Very Precious) doll line--but also how empowered they are.  From their courage to their beauty, to their talent and creativity, as well as embracing their differences which are showcased through dolls that are in a wheelchair to the hearing impaired.  With funky and trendy styles, to customized Kente cloth outfits, which are a part of her collectible line, Dolls for Our Daughters, has a unique way of encouraging  young girls to open up conversations that empower their ideas and voices and to remind them of their courage, beauty, talent, creativity, and differences are all beautiful gifts that are a part of who they are and should be shared, valued, and empowered. Dr. Beed also shares a poignant story, she had no intention to share on the show that will really blow you away!  After you hear this story, you will understand how it led to her current path and why her passion and purpose are so strong within these empowered doll lines. To visit Linda and her Dolls for Our Daughters line, please visit http://www.lindabeed.com/  and her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dollsforourdaughters/SUBSCRIBE: You can subscribe to In The Doll World's mailing list at, https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribeFollow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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/podcasts   In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel,  share an amazing HerStory with Rev. Dr. LaVerne Hall, Doll Artist and Collector of Contemporary African-American Doll Artist as she shares with us how her daughter inspired her to create the My Little Mahji  paper doll that has taken her life in many directions, from paper doll to getting a doll pattern into McCALL's  pattern book to being featured on HGTV to a featured museum exhibit and so much more. You truly have to listen to this interview. The history of herstory is beautiful, albeit challenging due to the racial tension that existed and still continues to prevail in our society today, but also empowering on how many things she was able to accomplish within the doll community and how her love, passion and dedication to help support and collect dolls of African-American contemporary artists continues today.This doll podcast show was recorded in Oct 2020, and she does reference some materials and dolls that she shows us during our original video interview, which will be on our doll YouTube channel by the end of Feb. 2020.  So to see pics of dolls and reference materials in this podcast please visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld To learn more or connect with Rev. Dr. LaVerne Hall please visithttps://www.facebook.com/groups/LaVerneHolidayFestivalBlackDolls or email her at halllcmbh@aol.comSubscribe to our website for updates and to enter into the doll giveaways: https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribe Follow and like In The Doll World, doll podcast and doll YouTube channel, on social media. Let us know which of our doll podcast shows are your favorite:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworldLinktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldFeedspot dubbs In The Doll World, doll podcast "the #1 Doll Podcast on the Internet"!https://blog.feedspot.com/doll_podcasts/Support 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     DISCLAIMER: This show was recorded around Feb 2020 the beginning of COVID, so some of the info related to that will not be as current and also her mixed race doll is now available to order. Cee Robinson aka Queen Dollylama joins us again for an empowering conversation about how her daughter inspired her to be a customizer as well as the still important need to have dolls that represents  the African Diaspora.  She customizes and reimages Black dolls and turns them into more positive representations of Black people and creative characters. Queen Cee has also designed and developed her own Black doll line called Herstory Doll, to represent the beautiful diversity of girls (and boys) of African descent.Cee is a mother of 5, wife, singer/songwriter, actress, community activist for the empowerment of women & girls and Black doll artist.  She’s a 2010 recipient for the YWCA’s Woman of Distinction Awards for Arts and Creative Energy and has two organizations, When Sistahs Get Together and Be-You-tiful Girls Club Inc., a Not-for-profit who's focus is building self-esteem and powering girls through creative and artistic means. 2014, Queen Cee was the recipient of the John C. Holland Award for Community Arts and was also officially awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from MP David Christopherson.http://www.herstorydoll.com/ https://www.instagram.com/HerStoryDoll/https://www.facebook.com/herstorydollSubscribe to our website for updates and to enter into the doll giveaways: https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribeListen to our podcast at: https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcastWatch our YouTube videos at: https://www.https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld/videosIn The Doll World listed as the #1 Doll Podcast on Feedspot.Support 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"

REPLAY EPISODE - FOR OUR IN THE DOLL WORLD's 1ST ANNUAL WORLD OF BLACK DOLLS CELEBRATION WE WILL BE REPLAYING OUR PAST INTERVIEWS WITH BLACK DOLL CREATORS.www.inthedollworld.com  Join Tammy and Georgette as they talk with Cleveland Wycoff aka Cj Starz as he shares how he got started designing dolls, his love for this medium and how he is creating a new line of dolls with his newest company Studio XOXO!Studio XOXO!’s Mission Statement: Studio XOXO!’s mission is to produce beautiful, high quality, ethnically diverse fashion dolls influenced by real people. Studio XOXO!’s vision is to create alternative choices for doll consumers who seek real world relatability and urban style authenticity.Studio XOXO! has recently formed our Young Adult Collector Label aimed and addressing the ever-changing world of millennial Tweens/Teens while creating products that will capture their attention.Cleveland has also established several doll groups: Founding member of the Black and Beautiful Doll Club and Social Life Dollwear group on Faceboookhttps://www.facebook.com/cj.starz.7https://www.studioxoxodolls.com/The celebration continues to grow as more doll creators share in our giveaway! Currently, we have 8 dolls to giveaway! So far, the dolls include: a Mattel/Barbie Gabby Douglas from Curiositeej Dolls & Collectibles, Curiositeej Teej; Its Reuben doll by My Ville Dolls and Doreen Lawrence; Sunjai by Stacey Mcbride-Irby; a Fresh Doll from The Fresh Dolls by Dr. Lisa; One-of-a-Kind doll from Dolls for Our Daughters by Dr. Linda F. Beed; Daddy's Long Legs dolls by Karen Germany and gifted by Georgette Taylor; GlamourOZ Dolls from Jozef Szekeres, and a Queens of Africa doll donated by Slice of C.A.K.E. and made by Taofick Okoya.Subscribe to our website for updates and to enter into the doll giveaways: https://www.inthedollworld.com/subscribeListen to our podcast at: https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcastWatch our YouTube videos at: Support 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 The Doll World shares a wonderful, candid interview with Ernesto Padró-Campos, a humble, honest soul. Though Ernesto is known for his stunning photography, he refers to himself as an “illustrator” because he isn't a "trained photographer". Join us as Ernesto also discusses his unusual journey into photography and how the collaborations in his life with amazing and talented creatives  throughout the doll community that he has worked with, from well known to new and upcoming creatives helped him to expand his own creativity and skills to bring amazing dolls to life, via Dolldom.In our opinion, Ernesto is one of the most blessed people in the doll world because he sees and interacts with many of our favorite dolls—even before they are released to the public! Ernesto shapes how we see the dolls by shooting them in stylized vignettes that give them personalities. To learn more about this amazing illustrator and to see more of his work,  check out https://dolldom.blogspot.com/ or visit the fb page at https://www.facebook.com/dolldomphotographySupport 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/creators       Karen Germany, creator of the Daddy's Long Legs line joins In The Doll World for a fun and educational interview!  Georgette also shares her long and amazing connection to Karen Germany and how after 20 years coming full circle.Karen talks about her journey from sculpting a line of dolls with animal faces and human bodies into creating Daddy's Long Legs and how creating one  African American doll Nettie, garnered such a positive response from an African American  woman who  was so happy to see Nettie that she thanked Karen for creating her. That was the beginning of Daddy's Long Legs Dolls! So many amazing stories in this interview. She sheds light on how she decided to create the In His Hands Collections after 911 and she also lets us in a few secrets of some of her amazing line of dolls. It was such a honor and delight to interview Karen and have her share her story on In The Doll Word.GEORGETTE TAYLOR HAS PURCHASED KAREN'S COLLECTION OF DADDY LONG LEGS! One of the many exciting things shared in this interview is Karen has sold her Daddy's Long Legs inventory to Georgette Taylor! Georgette has many number ones and low numbered dolls from Karen and her mother's collection.   Georgette will be updating the In The Doll World Facebook page with information about the dolls and how to purchase them!For information about purchasing Daddy's Long Legs dolls, please contact Georgette at: georgette.inthedollworld@gmail.comFollow and like us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldSupport 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/creators      Doreen Lawrence, creator of It's Reuben Doll, joins In The Doll World (ITDW) for a fun, enlightening interview. Doreen decided to create It's Reuben after the death of her son.  She also shares how her childcare business with her husband also helped to solidify her passion for dolls again and that also created a  desire to create dolls that reflected a lot of the little black and brown boys and girls that were hard to find and still lacking representation in the doll world, while helping to use them to help build self-esteem and enhance their self worth by being represented.For more information please visit: www.itsreubendoll.comTo see the video version of this show, please visit our In The Doll World YouTube page at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-hMFIgWFjof4EJ7L6yyHgFollow and like us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/inthedollworldTo learn more about Doreen Lawrence and her It's Reuben Dolls, please visit:https://www.itsreubendoll.comSupport 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/collectors   In The Doll World is excited to release this interview with Gene Foote, fashion doll historian and collector!   He tells us how he happens to be in the room when Barbie is introduced at the New York Toy Fair; how while purchasing napkins and winds up buying a #1 Barbie for a goddaughter; and how he was almost ticketed for jay walking across a street to get a closer look at his first Bild Lilli!Gene’s stories are hilarious and lovely. He has memorized so many details about the Barbie, Bild Lilli, and Gene Marshall that dates, times, and locations roll from his memory. British doll creator, Julian Stanislaw Kalinowski, described Gene as “one of the stars” of the doll world. After hearing Gene’s stories, you just might agree with Julian!To find out more about Gene and his doll journey, visit his Facebook group: Bild Lilli ... Queen of the 50's and to see more about Gene and the glamorous coffee-table book of photos of Barbie, her family and friends from '59 to '89, with a story of a girl named Barbie who becomes an icon, he published please visit the facebook group For The Love of a Doll  https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofadollSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/creators.html           Mike Buess, doll artist and creator of Fabiola of Hollywood, joins us for a delightful show.  Mike has set the collectible doll world on fire with his line of one-of-a-kind, Latinx dolls! Though each Fabiola is made from the same mold, Mike hand paints and individually dresses them; so, each one has her own personality! Mike , whose mother was born and raised in Puerto Rico, shares stories from his life that speak to why he chose to create Fabiola as a Latina. He expresses his love for his heritage and is happy to have created Fabiola as a vintage doll whose back story is form the 1950's and 1960's.  Mike had Fabiola manufactured in Spain using vintage processes. He said his goal was to create a beautiful doll that would fit in with dolls that were either manufactured during the 1950's and 1960's or were manufactured to look as though they were created during those decades.  Another important part of Fabiola's back story is she is a model who works for a store called Cedrick's of Hollywood. Mike creates a wonderful world where you can visit Cedrick's and shop for your Fabiola or other 12-inch doll! Cedrick's carries many accessories including clothing, belts, shoes, makeup compacts and more! Mike is both excited and humbled by his success. He speaks of how other doll artists embraced him and Fabiola--even before Fabiola was completed! With the help of his supportive fans, Fabiola had a spectacular debut and sold out within a few days! Mike will continue to release Fabiola in small batches. His first set consisted of 20 dolls. He is expected to release his second set within days of the release of this show! So, make sure to join his Fabiola group on Facebook (details below)!    Also to see the video version of this show please visit our In The Doll World YouTube page at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-hMFIgWFjof4EJ7L6yyHgFollow  and like us on  Facebook and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/inthedollworldhttps://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/?hl=enTo learn more about Mike Buess  and Fabiola , please visit  https://www.fabiolaofhollywood.com/Follow Fabiola on Facebook  and Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/349284539749640https://www.instagram.com/fabiolaofhollywood/?hl=enSupport 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/creators       We get to have a wonderful conversation with Doug  James, another amazing pioneer in doll history.  From Doug's entrance into the doll world  as a doll fashion designer. He and his friend Laura Meisner created clothing for Mel Odom's Gene Marshall doll and for Madame Alexander dolls.   To his being credited and earning the honor with his friend Laura with articulating the modern fashion doll through the C.E.D. Though vintage dolls had previously been articulated and other doll artist had articulated dolls at places like the neck, shoulders, hips, and knees, Doug and Laura were the first to do a more complete articulation on modern fashion dolls. He articulated the bicep, elbow, wrist, and torso making them the first to do a more complete articulation on modern fashion dolls with the C.E.D Dolls.  If you are interested in learning more about Doug and his dolls, visit his online store, CED Dolls at: http://www.ceddolls.com/Support 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    Join us as we talk to Cherie Fretto and Peggy McChesney, the President and Vice President of PDMAG about the PDMAG upcoming online convention, Thursday, October 15th. Thursday, through Saturday, October 17th, 2020.  The convention runs from 10am Eastern Standard Time (EST) to 10pm EST! Chere and Peggy also shares with us how  how much fun is in store for you with 12, full hours of studio tours, classes, questions and answers, interviews, raffles, and more! PDMAG artists are giving away almost 500 items--including one-of-a-kind art dolls!They also talk about the organization and how over the past 25 years theGuild has given multitudes of artists a leg up in the world of figurative art which we refer to as Art Dolls. The support for artists that showcase and promote the biggest talents and emerging artists from around the world to help them achieve higher levels of success and also work with beginning artists so that they can achieve their dream of becoming a world class art doll maker.  They also publish their own magazine, the International Doll Artist Magazine which features and supports doll artists.To see the video interview which highlights portions of this interview that are not included in the audio, visit our YouTube channel  at, www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-hMFIgWFjof4EJ7L6yyHg  For details about the convention, visit, www.pdmagconvention.com/For a schedule of convention events, visit, www.pdmagconvention.com/scheduleFor more information about PDMAG and benefits, visit: www.professionaldollmakers.com Support 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     Frantz Brent-Harris joins us for a powerful In The Doll World podcast this week! Frantz creates one-of-a-kind and limited editions of dolls that ignite emotions ranging from love to rage! Join us as we go on an a eye opening journey to how Frantz found himself surprisingly not only creating dolls, but how his dolls have literally brought people to tears as well as enraged them the point the dolls have been knocked to the ground!  Get ready for Frantz’s passionate journey based upon his experiences as a Black artist who creates dolls to honor and represent the strong women in his world. If you are interested in learning more about Frantz and his dolls, visit his online store, Sona Dolls at  http://sonadolls.com/home.html Support 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   Join us as we talk to  Emperis (pronounced m-Paris) Dolls creators William Ooi and his husband, Marcus Kelso. A fun and enlightening interview!  William shares how his love of dolls from an early age has helped him to define and create beautifully designed and crafted dolls.  A very informative, fun and delightful look into what makes Emperis Dolls come alive!  William also shares how important it was to create some dolls with 23 points of articulation in order to get the kind of unique poses that is needed to be more creative and unique in telling and creating their story through photographs. William and Marcus has decided to create a doll line that promotes Britain. Everything about their dolls is created in Britain. Even the manufacturing is done in Britain! They also share what the future of Emperis Dolls looks like and it is amazing.In The Doll World is also on YouTube and Emperis Dolls is one of our first two shows on video. That show is an extension of this podcast with a few dolls shared and showcased, as well as a look at their fully articulated bulldogs, Winston and Winnie, please check out their show at at our new YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-hMFIgWFjof4EJ7L6yyHg/featuredTo see the amazing work of William Ooi and Empres Dolls visit http://www.emperis.co.uk/ or visit them at their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/emperisSupport 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"

https://www.inthedollworld.com/creators.html           BRAINS & BEAUTY DOLLS creator Niya Dorsey joins us this week on In The Doll World™! We think you will enjoy hearing about her journey as a doll creator. Her dolls are innovative because they a voice box that tells children positive phrases like: You are beautiful, you are intelligent, and don’t give up! They also have human hair which gives you more styling options! ENTREPRENEURS: If you are an entrepreneur, there are lots of nuggets to help you along your way! One of the things we found most interesting was how customs is impacted by something as simple as the labeling of your boxes! This is a GREAT interview for entrepreneurs!If you are interested in learning more about Niya Dorsey and her Brains & Beauty dolls, visit: https://www.brainsandbeautydolls.com/Support 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/creators   In The Doll World™ welcomes Robert Tonner to our show! Robert speaks to us about his 30 years of doll design. He speaks--not only about his dolls--but also about being an entrepreneur. His history includes creating dolls from his original sculpts as well as purchasing licenses and producing other creators’ dolls.  Do you wonder what he’s been up to? Listen, you might be surprised to hear about his new artistic love.Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show.If you are interested in learning more about Robert Tonner and his dolls, visit: https://www.roberttonnerdesign.com/Support 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    What a wonderful interview with Servando Hernadez, from industrial designer to doll artist.  He shares his journey to becoming an avid Barbie doll collector and how is grandmother whom he adored, had a lot to do with that part of his adoration of Barbie.  He said that he likes the "aesthetics and emotional charge" that Barbie represents. He also shares with excitement being selected to create the Roma Fashion Convention Doll after only 5 years of being on the scene. We are delighted and  excited to share his journey with you.Servando on Facebook visit:  https://www.facebook.com/servando.hernandez or instagram at https://www.instagram.com/livinplasticSupport 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   Known for the "stories behind the dolls" doll artist Stacelina Monique creates miniature dolls and accessories come to life with diaromas that are as unique as she is.   She shares a sweet story on how her mom knew she was artistic in a unique way, to how a mentor helped her learn the business and navigating the doll world, after getting kicked out of many dolls groups. Stacelina also talks about how you can truly make a living being an artist and how being part of community groups help to support and grow an artist.WHOO HOO...10% off for In The Doll World listeners!Go to Stacelina Monique's  Etsy website link below and mention In The Doll World or our names Tammy & Georgette and and you will get 10% your purchase on any doll and or accessory she has on her site.  Offer runs until  Nov 7th, 2020.To get your 10% off, please visit  https://www.etsy.com/shop/StacelinaMoniqueand don't forget to mention IN THE DOLL WORLD or Georgette & TammyTo connect with Stacelina, visit https://www.facebook.com/stacelinamoniquedolls/To attend the Festival of Black Dolls Show and Sale Virtual Doll Show, SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 7th visit https://www.weloveblackdolls.com/eventsSupport 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    Emilia shares with us a wonderful and sometimes challenging entrpreneurial journey on her road to being an amazing couture doll artist.  Her tenacity has led to creating a living for herself creating dolls which is what most creatives and artists long to do. From selling her drawings in school to get pocket change to learning the skills of sculpting from her time being an art model which gave her a very discerning eye for sculpting and creating Inamorata dolls and Emilia Couture. Her journey is a fascinating look into an amazing artist who also shares her fascinating and unique details she adds to bring her dolls to life. She started collecting and repainting dolls in 2006 and the hobby soon gained a life of its own. In 2009 I won an international CDDC (Couture Doll Design Challenge), a contest in designing doll fashions and got my first two features in American doll magazines. It made me believe that the hobby could turn into a career. In 2010 Emilia began developing her own doll, and slowly hand sculpting it from wax for two years. In 2012 the first Inamorata doll was unveiled at the IDEX doll convention and the doll was awarded DOLLS magazine Award of Excellence in 2013. She feels very honored and  grateful for being able to make a living doing what I love all these years.  - If you are interested in learning more about Emilia and her dolls, visit: https://www.inamoratadolls.com/ Support 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  Join us on this fabulous journey with Stacey McBride Irby, one of most famous former Mattel designers. She created the So In Style™ a line of African-American Barbie® dolls which were released in 2009. While at Mattel®, Stacey was tapped to design the sorority Barbie®, celebrating the centennial year of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first African-American Greek Sorority.  She also designed a one of a kind take on the 1980’s Black Barbie.   In addition, Stacey designed some of the 2010 Barbie career dolls including Pet Vet Barbie®, Rock Star Barbie® and Bride Barbie®.We are so happy to bring you this interview and yes we are fangirling again with this amazing woman as she shares how her love for dolls took her from dressing like her dolls when she was little to being project designer for Mattel. She also talks about an incredible bold move she made that most entrepreneurs are still scared to do today, that lead to getting her foot into the door of Mattel.  Then how a challenging decision helped helped her to create The Prettie Girls, her move to going it all alone in creating the IamU, Uniquely Beautiful dolls and now in the world of consulting.  It was truly an honor to interview this talented women, Stacey McBride-Irby. Stacey also has a non-profit called Stacey's Women of Tomorrow, that helps young girls to embrace and empower their unique beauty and dreams through dolls.Stacy also has a discount on her I AM U dolls for our In The Doll World listeners for one week only, from 8/5/2020-8/12/2020 please visit http://ebay.us/A6D8Sy?cmpnId=5338273189 for your discount. If you are also interesting in designing your own doll and need consulting please email Stacey at staceymcirby@gmail.com If you are interested in supporting young girls through Stacey's Women of Tomorrow please visit https://mcirby.com/staceyswomenoftomorrowHey you don't have to be a doll creator to share your doll stories, In The Doll World has launched Doll Stories..We want to hear stories that are significant to you! We want to hear the story of the childhood doll that you were attached to? We want to know about the doll you travel with! We want to know the stories of your doll adventures that brought  you to tears. We want to know about the dolls that make you laugh! We want to know how your dolls impact your life!  Visit https://www.inthedollworld.com/doll-stories.html to share your stories.Support 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   Stephan known for his advocate doll Deja Dohl, talks about how he modeled his first figure in clay at 4 or 5 years old while my mother was teaching ceramics at summer camp which jumped started his passion in sculpting. He shares how his art continued, but eventually the passion for art was in a lull until Deja came along. He talks about how Deja came about and how she has since become his life's' work. He also shares how Deja Dohl has become an advocate and has quite a following on FB.To learn more about Deja Dohl visit https://www.facebook.com/deja.dohl and to see behind the scenes work visit Stephan at https://www.facebook.com/Stephan-Davidich-222094614514850/Support 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   A passionate and inspirational show with Bukola as she shares her journey from being a software engineer to becoming a doll creator and author.  She talks about how her passion, faith and desire to help empower youth and communities through her Somi the Computer Science Doll has lead to a doll that not only educates them about coding but brings awareness to Computer Science in a fun and exciting way that helps to foster a more self confident, smart and successful life. Inspiring youth to realize their passion early in order to pursue and excel in their purpose.Bukola's drive and passion continues to empower children through her computer science story book series, activity books and her Computer Science inspired lifestyle empowerment brand that helps to foster awareness education with self-confidence.If you are interested learning more about Somi, Bukola, of the Somi books, visit : https://www.bukolasomide.com/Support 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    A delightful interview with Paulette Goodreau.  She shares her story on how she and her sister Annette became the pioneers of the American BJD (Ball Jointed Dolls). Talks about her mom, who she used to often accompany to doll shows was the catalyst for many of her doll creations.  She also tell us the surprising and unusual company where she produced her first doll.  You won't believe what they produced there before  Paulette's dolls and how she introduced a whole new product line to that company.In 2012, Paulette stopped manufacturing dolls full time  and became an art doll maker. Since then, Paulette has created very limited lines of anthropomorphic dolls.Paulette's dolls were also featured in the music video for the song Tea Party. The song was performed by the Estonian singer, Kerli, and was created for Tim Burton's concept album Almost Alice. The album was based upon Burton's movie, Alice in WonderlandPaulette's most recent doll endeavors tend to involve Connie Lowe. If you are interested buying one of Paulette's dolls, check out Connie Lowe's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/connie.lowe.7798You can download our In The Doll World app on apple and google podcasts, please rate and review our show.   Like us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld/Support 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  What a fun interview with an amazing talented repaint artist and YouTube content creator with almost 1 million followers, as he talks about his journey into doll repainting and how he combines all of his interests from anime, video gaming and fashion nerd into one artwork.  Hextian began his career as a YouTube content creator. As a channel owner, he tried many different subjects before almost accidentally landing on doll customization. One day, he posted a video of himself repainting a doll and was surprised to see a spike in the number of viewers! He continued repainting and customizing dolls and his viewer numbers continued to rise! He realized, he had stumbled upon his niche'!Hextian has been using fashion dolls as a medium to help to transform his art and have his visions come to life.  Whether it is The Lion Kings Scar,  Jada Essence Hall from RuPaul's Drag Race, Betty Boop to Blossom of the Powerpuff Girls or Kim Kardashian, his repaints are just as magical as he is. To see more of his repaints you can follow him at his YouTube channel  www.youtube.com/user/HeXtian or www.instagram.com/hextianSupport 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  Join us for a delightful interview with Joey Versaw, Creator of Mary Magpie--the first 3D printed doll; a First Love; and, Little Head Doll lines (from the USA) as he talks about how his love for dolls helped him to bring his years of planning and dreaming to fruition. His first fashion doll, “Mary Magpie”.  Also his introduction into using the new technology of 3D printing. Excited by the idea of not getting sick from resin fumes in his own kitchen, Joey and fellow doll designer friend Dennis Beltran collaborated on designing a boudoir doll together using this new technology.  His creative spirit spoke to him again as he created a line of gay fashion dolls that offered a different look at relationships and love.For more information about Joey Versaw, visit: https://marymagpie.com/  Support 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  A Fathers Day special for one of the fathers of the fashion doll.    A wonderful conversation with Mel Odom, creator of the Gene Marshall doll, a sultry movie star doll from the film noir 1940's era and introducing the 15 1/2" fashion doll to the market with the creation of the Gene doll.  Join us as he shares his amazing story, from how supportive and loving his family was towards a little boy who loved dolls, to his wonderful life as an illustrator, to how he chose Gene's name and so much more of this extraordinary and amazing life.  So relax, get you a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy! You really don't want to miss this conversation!For more information about Mel Odom, visit: http://www.mel-odom.com/    Support 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  This is wonderful show with Ama Gueye, Founder of Operation Sankofa: ‘I want one just like me!’ Join us as we learn more about this amazing educator and how she became the catalyst for providing and continuing the discussion of accessibility to affordable black dolls in the UK, and why that is so important.What began as a one off exercise to locate where to buy black dolls in 2009,  has blossomed into the Operation Sankofa and Black Dolls Expo an annual event which showcases a vast range of black dolls featuring collectors, doll makers, doll manufacturers as well as other related resources.To learn more about and or support Operation Sankofa, please vist: https://operationsankofa.com/home/Support 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  Join us for this fascinating conversation with Nav Sikand as he talks about his journey into creating his vintage inspired doll, Anouk and his love for dolls from a very young age.   When friends began to request his services, the seed for making ooak dolls and restoration professionally was sown For more information about Nav, Anouk, and VA studio, visit, lapoupeeanouk.blogspot.com.Support 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 part 2 of our interview with Jozef Szekeres he shares with us the amazing and touching family history his Glamour Oz dolls have as well as how the fashion he has chosen for his current dolls pay homage to his Austrialian roots. He also talks more of his time as a Disney animator. Another fascinating time with Jozef.To see more of Jozef's work visit his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jozef.szekeresSupport 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  Join us for a wonderful conversation with Brenda Ragland, Founder and CEO of My Heart Expresions, as she shares with us her journey into creating the inspirational fashion doll Makayla and her mission in helping young girls develop self-love through her doll.My Heart Expressions Inspirational Fashion Doll Makayla's mission is to Inspire Young Minds to Believe in their Dreams. Makayla's Inspirational Fashion Line will help young girls develop self love, Beauty within, build self confidence, discover their purpose and understand their value, While having fun. Brenda's goal is to one day have Makayla and her Fashions in various stores throughout the world, and her mission is to travel with Makayla and help young girls understand their Value. To visit Makayla please visit:  https://www.myheartexpressionsdoll.com/Support 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   An amazing interview with doll artist Julian Kalinowski. Julian Stanislaw Kalinowski is the creative mind behind many vintage-inspired fashion dolls including Lola, Lalka, Severine, Sevinyl, Solange, Sable, Stella, and Sylvain.He shares his journey into the doll world and talks about his against the grain dolls and how those creations and characters came about.   Although his dolls are beautiful their characters are not usually what we would expect a fashion doll to be and at one point they have been referred to as "The Sex Pistols of the doll world", by Dolldom Blogspothttps://dolldom.blogspot.com/2017/08/who-are-those-s-grils.html?m=1In The Doll World intro music created by: Rick Taylor (rickt737@gmail.com)Support 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  Join Tammy and Georgette as they talk with Cleveland Wycoff aka Cj Starz as he shares how he got started designing dolls, his love for this medium and how he is creating a new line of dolls with his newest company Studio XOXO!Studio XOXO!’s Mission Statement: Studio XOXO!’s mission is to produce beautiful, high quality, ethnically diverse fashion dolls influenced by real people. Studio XOXO!’s vision is to create alternative choices for doll consumers who seek real world relatability and urban style authenticity. Studio XOXO! has recently formed our Young Adult Collector Label aimed and addressing the ever-changing world of millennial Tweens/Teens while creating products that will capture their attention.Cleveland has also established several doll groups: Founding member of the Black and Beautiful Doll Club and Social Life Dollwear group on Faceboookhttps://www.facebook.com/cj.starz.7https://www.studioxoxodolls.com/Support 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 episode we talk with Jozef about his new line, the Glamour Oz Dolls and get a real life glimpse into his life living in China as he is literally taking a hands on approach into the making of his dolls, from design to production and also share some some design hiccups that has incurred while being in China during the production process.Jozef does reference some doll photos during this interview, which you can see on our website www.inthedollworld.com For more information about Jozef Jozef Szekeres and his Glamour Oz Dolls please visit https://www.facebook.com/jozef.szekeresSupport 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"

Cee Robinson aka Queen Cee is a mother of 5, wife, singer/songwriter, actress, community activist for the empowerment of women & girls and Black doll artist. Over the past 4 years, Queen Cee has added doll artist to her artistic passions under the name, Queen Dollylama. She customizes and reimages Black dolls and turns them into more positive representations of Black people and creative characters. Queen Cee has also designed and developed her own Black doll line called Herstory Doll, to represent the beautiful diversity of girls (and boys) of African descent. She’s a 2010 recipient for the YWCA’s Woman of Distinction Awards for Arts and Creative Energy and has two organizations, When Sistahs Get Together and Be-You-tiful Girls Club Inc., a Not-for-profit who's focus is building self-esteem and powering girls through creative and artistic means. 2014, Queen Cee was the recipient of the John C. Holland Award for Community Arts and was also officially awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from MP David Christopherson.http://www.herstorydoll.com/ https://www.instagram.com/HerStoryDoll/https://www.facebook.com/herstorydollSupport 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   Laurie Lenz talks about her journey to becoming a renowned OOAK (one-of-a-kind) repaint artist. A fascinating conversation on how she got started, from designing album covers, to her involvement with graphics for several of Disney's Little Mermaid doll products to creating OOAK repaint masterpieces. Check out our In The Doll World site to see her amazing repaint and recreation of Chewbacca. Laurie also has a wonderful surprise she is offering to all our listeners, and you don't want to miss it, so listen carefully.You can check out her beautiful repaints at www.laurielenzdollstudio.comSupport 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   We are so excited to interview Debbie as we talked about her journey into doll collecting, how it all started with her daughter, to being a top authority in Black Doll Collecting. She is the author of several books; The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls, Hobby House Press, Inc, Black Dolls: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion, a full color book which references and values over 1000 black dolls. Her most recent work, The Doll Blogs: When Dolls Speak I Listen.Debbie maintains her personal Black Doll Collecting blog and the Ebony-Essence of Dolls in Black blog where she periodically profiles past and present doll companies, doll artists, and doll collectors and is co-founder and editor of The Black Doll-E-Zine, 'the first and only e-zine devoted to collecting black dolls,' her doll research, writing, and networking with doll collectors and artists continued.  It was such a delight because I have known Debbie for many years, I have had the pleasure of being on doll panels with her as well as the honor and pleasure of having one of our Big Beautiful Dolls, Dasia be featured in her collection that was highlighted and featured in the "Eye of the Collector" Exhibition the Perot Museum in Dallas, TX, March 2016.Support 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   We wanted to just share a little about ourselves with our listeners as we introduce who we are and what the show is all about.In this episode we listen to the story of Georgette Taylor, Co-Host of In The Doll World and former co-founder and VP of Big Beautiful Dolls. She shares with Tammy Fisher, her co-host of In The Doll World her journey from  co-creating and co-inventing the first plus size fashion dolls to being the producer and co-host of In The Doll World, to how these dolls have become her muse and so much more about her journey after the dolls.A small peek into the world and lives of our co-hosts, why they do what they do and why they love what they do. We hope you enjoy!Support 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 episode I interview Tammy who is my co-host for In The Doll World on her journey to how creating her doll store Curiositeej Dolls and Collectibles came about because of her daughter's illness and also how dolls connected us as well that led to our friendship and being the invaluable co-host of In The Doll World.A small peek into the world and lives of our co-hosts, why they do what they do and why they love what they do. We hope you enjoy!Support 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"