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In The Doll World™, doll podcast and YouTube channel

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www.inthedollworld.com Join In The Doll World™, doll podcast and YouTube channel, for intimate interviews with your favorite doll creatives, including: Mel Odom, Stacey McBride-Irby, Pat Henry, and Robert Tonner. Meet them up-close as they share their journeys. Learn what inspires and propels them! Hear their struggles and adversities.

Let In The Doll World take you on a worldwide tour, as we search the globe for amazing stories from new and fascinating movers-and-shakers who are expanding and reshaping the doll world! These doll artists, companies, collectors, storytellers, repainters, and accessory makers will become some of your new favorites! 

Hosts: In The Doll World, doll podcast and YouTube channel, is hosted by Georgette Taylor, the history-making doll creator who co-founded and co-invented Big Beautiful Dolls™ (BBD), the first plus-sized fashion dolls.

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Episodes

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

April 10, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

 www.inthedollworld.com   In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design.  Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding. Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging hip-hop influences with her unique doll designs that echo a whole culture's beat. We delve into how her dolls bring fresh perspectives to both the hip-hop world and the d...

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

December 13, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

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. Disc...

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

November 29, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

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...

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

November 02, 2023 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

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 rem...

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

October 25, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Our latest podcast episode introduces Samantha Ong, the innovative CEO of Joeydolls, celebrating the diversity and beauty of the Asian diaspora. www.inthedollworld.com Samantha's story begins with a simple desire - to create dolls that reflected her daughter's Asian heritage. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the toy market, she embarked on a journey to make dolls that would allow children of Asian descent to see themselves in the toys they play with. Joeydolls are more than just do...

Magazine Leader, Diana Jones, Owner of Dolls Magazine

September 27, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

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 Di...

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

September 13, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

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 ch...

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

August 16, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

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 bu...

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

July 05, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

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.com Cassie'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 ...

Dolls, Identity, and Self-Expression: A Conversation with Clawdeena and Youtube Sensation

May 24, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

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, ...

Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.2)

May 11, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing.  www.inthedollworld.com We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com As 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 fir...

Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.1)

May 03, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 ye...

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

March 30, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

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 Clar...

Evalina, Silicone Doll Artist and owner of Evergreen Art Dolls

March 15, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

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 Growing 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 o...

Debra Pounds, owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs

February 22, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

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

Yla Eason, creator of Sun-Man and Owner of Olmec Toys

January 30, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

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 Market...

Natasha Smith, Doll Artist and Owner of Mend by Grace

January 17, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

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 repurpos...

Demetrius Davis, Jr aka LiL Dee, CEO of Our Brown Boy Joy

December 08, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

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 sa...

Sandra Epps, artist and author and Founder of Sandy’s Land LLC and the Detroit Doll Show.

October 20, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

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 th...

Janet Lovett, Doll Sculptor & Reborn Doll Artist

October 05, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

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 grandmot...

Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. on In The Doll World

September 22, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

A very delightful and powerful conversation with Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc.  www.inthedollworld.com Nikki’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 he...

Hope Ivy Mason, Doll Artist and Guild Award doll artist winner.

September 08, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

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.com This 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 backgrou...

Gina King, Mini Food Specialist & Owner of Chef Gina's® Mini Food

August 24, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

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 (Ge...

Sandra Maxwell, BJD Artist and owner of Sandra Maxwell Studios

August 10, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

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...

Sherri Roberts-Lumpkin, Founder of Ragbaby Exchange

July 27, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

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 uniq...

Noel Cruz, Distinguished Repaint Artist

June 30, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

FANGIRL ALERT!!! In The Doll World is joined by most versatile & distinguished repaint artists in the doll community Noel Cruz.  www.inthedollworld.com/episodes I 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 ...

Tamika Spencer, Paper Artist, specializing in doll wigs

June 16, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

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 ...

Acori Honzo, (Part 2) Sculptor, Painter & Doll Artist

May 26, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Part 2 of Acori Honzo's interview now on  https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts 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...

Acori Honzo, (Part 2) Sculptor, Painter & Doll Artist

May 26, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Part 2 of Acori Honzo's interview now on  https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts 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...

Acori Honzo, Sculptor, Doll Artist and Painter (Pt.1)

May 18, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

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 Our 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 o...

Denise Johnson, creator of All Dolled Up-The Series YouTube show

April 27, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

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 we...

Fredo Hernandez, Owner of Frey’Dez Studios. Art doll sculptor of OOAK fantasy figure sculptures and Monster High™️ doll repainter.

April 20, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

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 ...

Yolonda Jordan, crochet doll designer of My Pretty Brown Doll, blogger and author

April 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

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 Yolonda 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: ...

Gregg Ortiz of Gregg Ortiz LLC Timeless Heart, internationally renowned, award-winning doll artist

March 23, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

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 ...

Robin Hickman-Winfield, Artistic Director and Founder of A Celebration of Soulful Dolls

March 10, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 Robin 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 al...

Dominique Jean-Louis, Associate Curator of History Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society and upcoming Black Dolls Exhibition

February 23, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

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 ...

Darla Davenport-Powell, Creator of the Niya Doll, Niyakids and founder of I AM ENUF Foundation, Inc.

February 16, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 t...

Darla Davenport-Powell, Creator of the Niya Doll, Niyakids and founder of I AM ENUF Foundation, Inc.

February 16, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

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 t...

Marie Georghy Jacob, Doll Artist & Owner of Atelier Miss Georgia Doll on In The Doll World, doll podcast

February 09, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

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 In 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 fas...

ITDW w Vanessa Lee, owner of The Angel Doll Company and Doll Artist

February 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Vanessa Lee, doll artist and owner of The Angel Doll Company shares her wonderful and fantastic journey to becoming a doll artist.   www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts In 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 ...

ITDW w Vanessa Lee, owner of The Angel Doll Company and Doll Sculptor

February 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Vanessa Lee, doll sculptor and owner of The Angel Doll Company shares her fantastic journey to becoming a doll artist.   www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts In 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 limitati...

Andrew Yang (aka Astor Yang) Owner of AY Collections, OOAK Doll Artist & Visual Artist

January 19, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

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 Andrew'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 s...

William Grant Still Arts Center Doll Exhibition Group

January 12, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

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-runnin...

ITDW 2021 Wrap Up & Thank You from Georgette and Tammy of In The Doll World doll podcast

December 29, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 ta...

Suzanne and Erick Lamba, creators of Lyah's TV on In The Doll Word doll podcast

December 22, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

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/storytellers The channel was created in July 2020. During the first lockdown, the couple was surprised and saddened to find their 3-year-old d...

Allison Hernandez, Host of Muñecas, Poupees and Dolls, joins In The Doll World, doll podcast

December 16, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

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 childhoo...

Sydney Schoenfeld, Artist, Creator & future Doll Designer

December 08, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

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 w...

Tamara Casey, Owner of Designs by Jude on In The Doll World doll podcast

December 01, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

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 th...

Renata Jansen, Master Doll Artist, International Award-Winner on In The Doll World doll podcast

November 25, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

In The Doll World is delighted to share an interview with international, award-winning, master doll artist, Renata Jansen.    www.inthedollworld.com/creators Renata'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...

Renata Jansen, Master Doll Artist, International Award-Winner on In The Doll World doll podcast

November 25, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

In The Doll World is delighted to share an interview with international, award-winning, master doll artist, Renata Jansen.    www.inthedollworld.com/creators Renata'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...