HeyJaredThe Playground Podcast
Join Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy® as he presents a series of interviews with industry experts will tackle the topics of the toys, culture, toy history and talk with some of the leading people in the business of toys and children’s entertainment.
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Dee Dee Wright of Purpose Toys: Representation, Authenticity & Gorgeous Dolls (opens the original)
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Listen is as Chris talks to entrepreneur Dee Dee Wright, founder of Purpose Toys and the Black doll brand Naturalistas. We believe it's especially joyful when emerging companies cancapture the trends. Beyond that, though when a company can service to consumers, dedicate themselves to creating outstanding play experiences, find a niche and stay competitive in this sometimes rough business, it’s a cause for celebration. In this episode, wDee Dee talks about her career, being a relative newcomer to
Play in Development: Dr. Kate Renshaw (opens the original)
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If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know we'repassionate about the role of play in children’s development and lives and increasingly about the essential nature of play for children’s healthcare. We're always thrilled to find someone as dedicated topromoting healthy play as I am, and that is Dr. Kate Renshaw. Dr. Kate hails from Australia, and she’s a psychotherapist,author, speaker, and advocate, and in our wide-ranging talk, we cover the essential nature of play for all ages, where sc
James Zahn & Chris at Sweet Suite in New York (opens the original)
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This episode was recorded at Sweet Suite in New York on July 8.Here it July—halfway through the year, and with Sweet Wuite, sponsored by the Toy Insider, the holidays have started. The shw is increasingly being seen by toy manufacturers, media, and content creators as the the unofficial kick off of the season. It's the event where many of the hot—and hopefully hot—toys and games are unveiled, and everyone finally gets hands on. As the show was just getting underway, Chris satdown with James Zahn
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