#142: How To Start A Toy Business At 7 Years Old with Zoe Oli
Making It in The Toy Industry with The Toy Coach
English - September 07, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsDesign Arts Business Entrepreneurship toy industry how to design a toy how to make a toy toy design fit toy design make my own dolls entrepreneur small business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
You have to be an adult to start your own business and make your toy ideas real, right? Today’s guest proves that completely wrong. At just 7 years old she recognized an important gap in the toy industry and, with the help of her mom, created a line of toys to empower young black and brown girls. Now 10, today’s guest offers toy industry experts and newbies some sage advice.
At 7 years old, Zoe Oli’s mom bought her a black doll. There was just one problem. The doll had straight hair. Zoe wanted to see dolls that had hair just like hers: curly, and sometimes braided. So, her mom helped her to create the brand Beautiful Curly Me. Zoe has written two books: Beautiful Curly Me and Say It, Show It - Gratitude and Kindness Journal. They also have a line of dolls with different skin tones and natural hair styles including braids and afros. Beautiful Curly Me also sells hair care products including a matching bonnet set for kids and their dolls. The dolls have been featured on Oprah’s favorite thing, and Zoe has even made an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Clearly, this girl is going places.
In this episode, you’ll learn the history behind the brand and the process of creating a business as a 7 year old. You’ll also find out some wise advice that applies to anyone in the toy industry, young or old.
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