The Dollpreneur™ Podcast
Welcome to the Dollpreneur™ Podcast! I’m so excited to have you join me on this new adventure as I reignite my passion for the doll community with the Dollpreneur™ Podcast. Each episode celebrates the innovators and artists who bring this magical industry to life. I’m Georgette Taylor, co-inventor, co-creator, and co-founder of the first plus-size fashion dolls, Big Beautiful Dolls and with years of podcasting experience from a business podcast to being the former creator, host and producer, of In The Doll World podcast. Join me as I share inspiring conversations with talented creators from around the world, introducing both seasoned artisans and fresh new voices. The Dollpreneur™ Podcast offers a unique glimpse into the world of doll creators, blending art and entrepreneurship to showcase the passion that drives the doll-making world. Whether you’re a doll enthusiast, an aspiring creator, or simply curious, the Dollpreneur™ Podcast is where creativity meets entrepreneurship, community, and every conversation inspires. Let me guide you through this world I’ve helped shape, from Big Beautiful Dolls to engaging discussions with the leading voices in doll-making. Until we connect again, have a Dollpreneur™ Fabulous Day!
Episodes
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What if a doll could tell the truth about who we are? We sit down with Dr. Eric Dupree—author of Dolls Beyond Play, cultural anthropologist, and lifelong collector—to uncover how dolls carry stories of identity, memory, and belonging across centuries. From nineteenth-century French fashion dolls that globalized taste to handmade folk pieces stitched from scraps, we trace how design choices around skin...
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Sometimes, art doesn’t just reflect us — it reaches for the parts of us we’ve hidden, forgotten, or been told to shrink.
In this conversation with, Zimbabwean artist Tina Vincent she shares how her plus-size paper mâché dolls became more than sculptures — they became mirrors of beauty, courage, and wholeness.
These captivating figures celebrate women of color with unapologetic confidence, showcasing di...
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When her granddaughter wished she could hear bedtime stories every night, Annette Bentley-Smith turned that heartfelt moment into Storytime Plush Tales. On this episode, Annette shares how she created Kobe—a cuddly, tech-enabled companion that lets loved ones record stories, songs, and messages to comfort children from afar.
From helping her mother during a cancer battle to connecting families facing de...
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What if the dolls children play with could empower them with confidence and self-esteem? Join us as we explore the heartfelt journey of Kia and Ricky Davis, the inspiring duo behind Early Affirmation Dolls.
This episode shares their mission to combat societal challenges like bullying and body shaming through the innovative Kyya doll, which is designed to encourage young girls, particularly Black girls, ...
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How did a chance viewing of a documentary transform Dr. Lisa Williams from a successful academic into a pioneering entrepreneur in the doll industry? We sit down for an informative and wonderful conversation with Dr. Lisa, the visionary CEO and founder of Positively Perfect, The Fresh Dolls and The Fresh Squad to explore how one moment of awakening ignited her drive to champion diversity and representa...
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Beth Nance, the co-founder and executive director of the North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys, and Miniatures. Beth shares the emotional journey that led to the creation of the museum, deeply rooted in the memory of her late sister, Amy, who lived with spinal muscular atrophy and had a profound love for dolls, especially Barbie. Discover how this per...
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What if a heartfelt gift could ignite a groundbreaking entrepreneurial journey? In this episode of The Dollpreneur™ Podcast, we’re joined by Brooke Hart-Jones, the visionary founder of HBCYou Dolls. Brooke’s journey began with a deeply personal mission: to find the perfect birthday gift for her best friend’s daughter. Her friend, a proud HBCU soror, inspired Brooke to create a gift that woul...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a beloved story to life, while also honoring the superhero in your own life?
Join us on the Dollpreneur™ Podcast for an enlightening conversation with CJ Charles, the visionary mind behind the bilingual children's brand "My Mother is a Superhero."
CJ's journey from a passionate storyteller to an esteemed author is nothing short of inspiring. Born ...
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