Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast In The Doll World™, doll podcast and YouTube channel
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| Stitching Rhythms: The Craft of Crochet and Hip-Hop Dolls with Adwoa Cooper | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:58:26 | |
www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design. Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding.
Wrapping up, Adwoa opens up about the intricacies of valuing her work, the supportive crochet community, and how she inspires the next generation to continue the crochet legacy. This conversation goes beyond crochet's technicalities—it's about life's intertwined paths, our passions, aspirations, and the happiness we infuse into our creations. Tune in for an episode that's as touching as it is thought-provoking, as we explore the art and heart of crochet dolls with Adwoa. #Crochet #HipHopDolls #DollArtistry #Amigurumi #InTheDollWorldPodcast #GeorgetteTaylorITDW #CrochetCulture #HipHopArt #DollCollectors #AdwoaCooper #AdwoaDesign #ITDW Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Azhelle Wade: The Toy Coach, Guiding and Empowering Others in the World of Toys. | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:39:23 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.2) | 11 May 2023 | 00:38:10 | |
We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com 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. 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 #fiberartdolls Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Stacelina Monique, Doll Artist | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:39:27 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Emilia Nieminen, Designer of Inamorata dolls and Emilia Couture | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:59:22 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Stacey McBride Irby, former Mattel Designer, creator of So In Style™, The Prettie Girls™ and IamU Dolls | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:49:14 | |
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®. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Stephan Davidich, Deja Dohls' Designer | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:35:42 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Bukola Somide, Creator of Somi the Computer Science Doll | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:40:43 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Paulette Goodreau, Pioneer of the American BJD | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:35:10 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Hextian (aka Christian) Repaint Artist & YouTube Content Creator | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:45:41 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Joey Versaw, Creator of Mary Magpie-the first 3D printed doll | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:46:28 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Mel Odom, Creator of the Gene Doll and Illustrator | 21 Jun 2020 | 01:19:06 | |
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! Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Ama Gueye, Founder of Operation Sankofa | 17 Jun 2020 | 01:10:34 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.1) | 03 May 2023 | 00:41:15 | |
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 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. 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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Nav Sikand, Creator of La Poupee Mannequin: Anouk | 10 Jun 2020 | 01:08:06 | |
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 Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Jozef Szekeres, Pt. 2 Doll Creator of Glamour OZ Dolls & former Disney Animator | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:53:06 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Brenda Ragland, CEO of My Heart Expressions | 27 May 2020 | 00:35:43 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:58:07 | |
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 @coragedolls Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Evalina, Silicone Doll Artist and owner of Evergreen Art Dolls | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:30:12 | |
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.com
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.
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.evergreen Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Debra Pounds, owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:42:06 | |
What a wonderful conversation with Debra Pounds, Doll Artist and owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs www.inthedollworld.com 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
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| Yla Eason, creator of Sun-Man and Owner of Olmec Toys | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
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
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| Natasha Smith, Doll Artist and Owner of Mend by Grace | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:33:55 | |
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
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| Demetrius Davis, Jr aka LiL Dee, CEO of Our Brown Boy Joy | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:29:12 | |
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 Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Sandra Epps, artist and author and Founder of Sandy’s Land LLC and the Detroit Doll Show. | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:48:02 | |
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.com As 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 Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Janet Lovett, Doll Sculptor & Reborn Doll Artist | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:33:33 | |
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.com This 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.com To see more of Janet’s work, please visit her on her Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/victoryah.lovett.946 and or visit her on Instagram @janetlovettooak Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Creating Empowering Dolls & Toys: The Journey of Andrea Furtick and the Afro Goddess Warrior Doll Project | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:33:34 | |
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 Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. on In The Doll World | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
A very delightful and powerful conversation with Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. www.inthedollworld.com Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Hope Ivy Mason, Doll Artist and Guild Award doll artist winner. | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:27:47 | |
Joining us on In The Doll World is Hope Ivy Mason, Award winning international doll artist, 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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Gina King, Mini Food Specialist & Owner of Chef Gina's® Mini Food | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:27:56 | |
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. 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. #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #ITDW #georgettetaylorITDW #chefgina #minifood
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| Sandra Maxwell, BJD Artist and owner of Sandra Maxwell Studios | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:36:39 | |
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.com This 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.com For more information about the upcoming Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Online Convention October 14th-16th, please visit www.pdmagconvention.com
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| Sherri Roberts-Lumpkin, Founder of Ragbaby Exchange | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:44:28 | |
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 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 subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworld Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Noel Cruz, Distinguished Repaint Artist | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:11:45 | |
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| Tamika Spencer, Paper Artist, specializing in doll wigs | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:23:53 | |
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/podcasts Join 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 In The Doll World is now on Alexa, to listen to our newest episodes just say, "Alexa open Doll World" Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Acori Honzo, (Part 2) Sculptor, Painter & Doll Artist | 26 May 2022 | 00:28:32 | |
Part 2 of Acori Honzo's interview now on Our 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 Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Acori Honzo, Sculptor, Doll Artist and Painter (Pt.1) | 18 May 2022 | 00:58:46 | |
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/podcasts 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
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| Denise Johnson, creator of All Dolled Up-The Series YouTube show | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:27:18 | |
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 To subscribe to In The Doll World visit www.inthedollworld.com or follow us on Instagram @inthedollworld Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Dolls and Diversity: An Insightful Conversation with the American Black Beauty Doll Association | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:50:23 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Fredo Hernandez, Owner of Frey’Dez Studios. Art doll sculptor of OOAK fantasy figure sculptures and Monster High™️ doll repainter. | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:50:53 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Yolonda Jordan, crochet doll designer of My Pretty Brown Doll, blogger and author | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:09:07 | |
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.html Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Gregg Ortiz of Gregg Ortiz LLC Timeless Heart, internationally renowned, award-winning doll artist | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:54:00 | |
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. 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…” Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Robin Hickman-Winfield, Artistic Director and Founder of A Celebration of Soulful Dolls | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:51:20 | |
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/podcasts 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.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthedollworld/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/inthedollworld
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| Dominique Jean-Louis, Associate Curator of History Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society and upcoming Black Dolls Exhibition | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
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, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Darla Davenport-Powell, Creator of the Niya Doll, Niyakids and founder of I AM ENUF Foundation, Inc. | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:47:32 | |
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/podcasts Darla 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.com Follow and like In The Doll World on social media:
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| Marie Georghy Jacob, Doll Artist & Owner of Atelier Miss Georgia Doll on In The Doll World, doll podcast | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:57:29 | |
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/podcasts Hey!!! 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. | |||
| ITDW w Vanessa Lee, owner of The Angel Doll Company and Doll Sculptor | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:02:32 | |
Vanessa Lee, doll sculptor and owner of The Angel Doll Company shares her fantastic journey to becoming a doll artist. www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthedollworld #InTheDollWorld #feedspottoppodcast Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Andrew Yang (aka Astor Yang) Owner of AY Collections, OOAK Doll Artist & Visual Artist | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:03:19 | |
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/podcasts Hey!!! 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. | |||
| William Grant Still Arts Center Doll Exhibition Group | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:44:38 | |
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. Hey!!! 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. | |||
| Creating a Legacy of Representation: The Journey of Samantha Ong and Joey Dolls | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:43:50 | |
Our latest podcast episode introduces Samantha Ong, the innovative CEO of Joeydolls, celebrating the diversity and beauty of the Asian diaspora. www.inthedollworld.com Hey!!! 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. | |||
| ITDW 2021 Wrap Up & Thank You from Georgette and Tammy of In The Doll World doll podcast | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:15:15 | |
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/podcasts We 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!!
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| Suzanne and Erick Lamba, creators of Lyah's TV on In The Doll Word doll podcast | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:49:31 | |
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. 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.
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