Doll Mom

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Ashley on! Ashley shares how she got into American Girl dolls and the doll social media world. Then, we discuss all of the behind-the-scenes details of hosting her American Girl events! Thank you SO much, Ashley, for coming on my podcast! Despite all of the technical difficulties, this episode was so much fun to record and put together! I really loved talking w...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, Audrey comes back to the Doll Mom Podcast! We discuss everything about the 2026 Toy Fair that happened last month in New York City! We talk about what exactly the toy fair is, who can go, Audrey's experience, and we even answer listeners' questions!

I want to thank Audrey for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast for a second time! I have really enjoyed both our conversation...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Angela Cervantes on! Angela shares her story on what made her become an author and her writing process. Later, we discuss the behind-the-scenes details of writing both Raquel Reyes and Maritza Orchoa's Books for American Girl! Thank you SO much, Angela, for coming on the podcast! I really enjoyed our conversation together! Make sure you check out Angela!

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Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Blake Changnon on! Blake shares how he got into American Girl dolls and the doll social media world. Then we discuss Blake's online museum, The Changnon Family Museum of Toys & Collectibles. We talk about how it came to be and the behind-the-scenes details of creating exhibits. Later in the episode, we discuss Blake's In-Person Exhibits! Thank you SO much, ...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I reflect upon 2025. I discuss everything that has happened on my podcast in 2025, including struggles and lessons learned. Later in the episode, I discuss what’s next in 2026. I talk about the goals that I want to accomplish with my podcast and myself in 2026. 

I want to thank YOU for listening to my podcast! It really means so much to me! 

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Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the latest doll releases and happenings with American Girl, Our Generation, and My Life As. Later in the episode, I share my method for dressing my dolls and decorating the dollroom for the holidays! Check me out on social media:

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Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Bella from bellas_baby_nursery on! In this episode, Bella shares how she got into dolls with her baby and reborn doll collection. Bella also shares how she got into the online doll community. Later, we discuss Bella's online business and all the behind-the-scenes details of running an online doll business through Instagram! Thank you SO much, Bella, for coming ...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Aidan from englishprofstyle on! In this episode, Aidan shares her doll story on how she got into dolls and became involved in the doll online community. Then, we discuss her time at American Girl Kansas City and what it was like being a seasonal at the Doll Hair Salon! Thank you SO much, Aidan, for coming on my podcast! I had a lot of fun creating this episode ...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Lizzie from americangirlcollector221 on! In this episode, Lizzie shares her doll story about how she got into American Girl dolls and the doll online community. Then, we take a deep dive into American Girl Nostalgia. We discuss store locations, lines that we want to make a comeback, catalogs, and more! Later, we discuss custom American Girl dolls! We get into t...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I share my story on how I got into dolls and the doll social media world. This is always something that I ask my guests on my podcast, but I have never really answered those questions myself. I also share my summer plans, including what I am working on in the dollroom and about the Kansas City Doll Collector Meetup! Later in the episode, I discuss how this is the 40th...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Nancy Holyoke! Ms. Holyoke has written several of A Smart Girl's Guide advice books and was the founding editor of the American Girl Magazine! In this episode, Ms. Holyoke discusses how she became an author for American Girl and why she wanted to become an author in general. We also discuss the behind-the-scenes process of writing books for American Girl. La...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Iris from @thehapadolls! In this episode, Iris shares her sweet story on how American Girl dolls entered into her home and how she got into the doll social media world. Later, we discuss details, importance, and things that we love about American Girl's books! Thank you so much Iris for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I had a BLAST creating this episode with...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Dr. Robert Jason Grant from AutPlay Therapy! Dr. Robert Jason Grant is actually my uncle and is a play therapist! I am SO excited to have him on and to have a meaningful discussion on how dolls truly are meaningful and helpful to people. Dr. Grant discusses what he does, what play therapy is, and how he has used American Girl dolls. We also discuss the benef...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Alexis from confetti_ag on Instagram! I am SO excited to finally have her on my podcast! Alexis shares how she got into American Girl dolls and how she got involved with the online doll community. Later in the episode, Alexis discusses her experience on working at American Girl Dallas Store! Thank you so much Alexis for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I had ...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Audrey from @defintiely! In this episode, Audrey shares her sweet story on how she got into dolls and the doll social media. Later, we discuss what it is like being a doll content creator and Audrey even gives some advice for being/becoming one!

Thank you so much Audrey for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I had SO much fun getting to talk to you and making t...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Emma from agdollies4ever! In this episode, Emma shares her doll story over how she got into dolls and the doll social media world! We also discuss overconsumption with dolls and share some fun doll stories. Later in the episode, we talk about our hopes and dreams for American Girl to do in 2025!

Thank you so much Emma for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I ...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I reflect upon 2024. I discuss everything that happened involving my podcast this past year. I also discuss personal and doll themed struggles that I struggled with this past year as well as three big lessons that I have learned. Later in the episode, I share some goals that I want to achieve in 2025 regarding my podcast and with my doll collection.

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Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Lee from dollluv4evr! In this episode, Lee shares his doll story on how he got into dolls and the doll social media community. Later, we discuss the importance of doll diversity and inclusion in the doll industry. We also highlight some key accomplishments with doll brands and dolls that have a special place in our heart.

Thank you so much Lee for coming on...

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on the inspiring Heidi from Heidi's Heroes! For this impactful episode, Heidi and I discuss how she got into dolls and the doll online community. Later in the episode, we discuss her nonprofit organization called Heidi's Heroes. Heidi goes into details on what drove her to start her nonprofit, how listeners can get involved with supporting it, and in what ways ...