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Welcome! And thank you for joining me for my very first podcast series, "Not Your: China Doll." The purpose of this series is to promote the voices, stories, experiences, and perspectives of Asian-American women within white-America. For too long, mainstream America has depicted us as the model minority (silent, submissive, and conservative) and the perpetual foreigner (asking us, “But where are you really from?” or “What’s your real name?”, assuming we are all Chinese and related, and mocki ...
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Strange Stories, By Strange Authors, for Strange Listeners
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Strange Stories, By Strange Authors, for Strange Listeners
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The Matrix Podcast features interviews with social scientists from across the University of California, Berkeley campus (and beyond). It also features recordings of events, including panels and lectures. The Matrix Podcast is produced by Social Science Matrix, an interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Donte sits down with various guest to discuss topics weekly. Tap N' every Tuesday 10est., to the culture, to spirituality, to politics, and to Knowledge.
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Wei-Huan Chen, a culture writer for the Houston Chronicle, and Ariel Jones, an arts maven and public relations professional, meet at the intersection of dating, race and entertainment. Join us as we navigate the modern single life and talk Tinder, interracial couples, sex with robots and so much more.
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Dani Woolf, CEO at Audience 1st, Chris Roberts, CISO at Boom Supersonic, and Maria Graham, Director of Sales at Nuspire, are flipping the script on the worst marketing & sales messages in cybersecurity - once and for all. They’re lifting the rug of the CISOs email inbox, picking one poor marketing or sales message, and tearing it down. More importantly, they’re building it back up to provide an alternative approach that does work. They believe in open lines of communication. So, they’re comi ...
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How do I bring my great toy ideas to life? How do I get my concepts in front of BIG toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, and Goliath Games? Where should I go to create my own prototypes and how much should they cost? Is my only manufacturing option in China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action t ...
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Such Good Words is a comedy podcast where two friends discover and discuss Xena: Warrior Princess, the 90s hit television show, as they venture through the series as first time Xena viewers. Every other week, Dominique and Andrew talk you through each episode, covering the highlights, the goofs, the sociology of brarbrarian life, the perverse, the filth - ensuring that both new comers and die-hard fans of the series learn the ultimate Chakram toss tactics, and have a sticky, goof-soaked good ...
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This week on the Drabblecast we bring you “China Doll,”by Kelsea Yu. Read by the Word Whore. Drabblecast’s patreon. China Doll by Kelsea Yu Your limbs entwine themselves with his, creating a rhythm half familiar. This is our first encounter; I have yet to learn the pulse of you. His, […]By Norm Sherman
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This week on the Drabblecast, we bring you "China Doll" by Kelsea Yu. Narrated by the Word Whore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Norm Sherman
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Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post
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You have a ring on your door bell, and laid on your stoop is a brown papered parcel, tied with damp twine. You bring the package inside, noticing that the sky is tinged a weird green. You smell burning hair. You pull the ends of the twine, which is warm and wet and reminds you […]By Norm Sherman
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Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post
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You have a ring on your door bell, and laid on your stoop is a brown papered parcel, tied with damp twine. You bring the package inside, noticing that the sky is tinged a weird green. You smell burning hair. You pull the ends of the twine, which is warm and wet and reminds you […]By Norm Sherman
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Drabblecast 494 – Trifecta: The Sherman Evening Post
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You have a ring on your door bell, and laid on your stoop is a brown papered parcel, tied with damp twine. You bring the package inside, noticing that the sky is tinged a weird green. You smell burning hair. You pull the ends of the twine, which is warm and wet and reminds you […]By Norm Sherman
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Drabblecast 494- Trifecta- The Sherman Evening Post
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You have a ring on your door bell, and laid on your stoop is a brown papered parcel, tied with damp twine. You bring the package inside, noticing that the sky is tinged a weird green. You smell burning hair. You pull the ends of the twine, which is warm and wet and reminds you of manhandling spaghetti. Inside are dozens of magazines, "The Sherman E…
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#240: Getting Media Attention For Your Plush Brand with Hugimals Founder Marina Khidekel
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Ever wondered how a toy brand can also serve as a wellness tool? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade interviews Marina Khidekel, the founder of Hugimals World. Discover how Marina transitioned from a successful health journalist to a toy entrepreneur on a mission to address anxiety and stress with weighted plush toys. Mar…
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#239: Leaving A Career In Flowers For A Career In Toys with Chrissy Fagerholt
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Have you ever thought about switching careers and diving into a completely new industry? In this episode of 'Making It in the Toy Industry,' student host Virginia takes the reins to interview Chrissy Fagerholt, a former floral designer turned toy entrepreneur. As one of the first graduates of the Toy Creators Academy (TCA), Chrissy shares her incre…
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Prisoner Labor Legacies: An interview with Elizabeth Hargrett and Xander Lenc
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While recent news has highlighted how prisoners have fought wildfires, prison labor is not a new phenomenon. Although incarcerated people have built highways, dams, and buildings, their contributions to American infrastructure are often made invisible. Both Elizabeth Hargrett and Xander Lenc have studied how prisoner labor has shaped America’s infr…
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This week on the Drabblecast we bring you “China Doll,”by Kelsea Yu. Read by the Word Whore. Drabblecast’s patreon. China Doll by Kelsea Yu Your limbs entwine themselves with his, creating a rhythm half familiar. This is our first encounter; I have yet to learn the pulse of you. His, […]By Norm Sherman
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This week on the Drabblecast we bring you “China Doll,”by Kelsea Yu. Read by the Word Whore. Drabblecast’s patreon. China Doll by Kelsea Yu Your limbs entwine themselves with his, creating a rhythm half familiar. This is our first encounter; I have yet to learn the pulse of you. His, […]By Norm Sherman
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#238: Starting and Growing An Online Business with Amy Porterfield: Extended Cut
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Want to learn secrets to growing your toy brand online? In episode 238 of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade revisits an extended interview with her mentor, Amy Porterfield, a multi-million dollar online business owner and expert in email marketing. During the podcast, Amy shares her journey from corporate life to becoming an entrepre…
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#237: Crowdfunding Your Idea Just Got Easier with BackerKit
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Ever wondered how to turn your toy idea into a fully-funded product without breaking the bank? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade sits down with two crowdfunding experts from BackerKit, Lafia and Maddie, to spill all the secrets behind running a successful crowdfunding campaign. They dive into how BackerKit helps creator…
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#236: The Toy Coach and The Toy Queen Discuss The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development
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What Can a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Teach Us About Toys? In Episode 236 of "Making It in the Toy Industry," host Azhelle Wade chats with pediatric occupational therapist, Keri Wilmot, who has a treasure trove of insights from her nearly 25 years in the field. Keri uses toys to help children improve fine motor skills, coordination, and overa…
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Agricultural Modernization in China: Interview with Ross Doll and Coleman Mahler
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This episode of the Matrix Podcast features Matrix Postdoctoral Fellow Julia Sizek interviewing Ross Doll and Coleman Mahler, two scholars from different disciplines whose work focuses on the modernization of China. Ross Doll is Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellow in the UC Berkeley Department of Geography. He researches agrarian change in Asia dra…
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#235: How to Use Consent-Based Email Marketing To Sell More Toys
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Is Your Email Marketing Consent-Compliant, or Are You Just Spamming? In digital marketing circles, consent in email marketing has never been a hotter topic. Before the toy industry gets left in the dust on what constitutes as "consent" in email marketing, you NEED this episode. Today on Making It in the Toy Industry, The Toy Coach shares a conversa…
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#234: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Working with a Toy Factory
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Time for a little tough love toy-coaching: If you're struggling to develop a pre-production sample of your toy that you're proud of, the problem might be you! This week on the podcast, you'll learn 3 common mistakes that new toy creators make when working with overseas factories. This episode includes insights from my full time work in the toy indu…
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Drabblecast 492- Doubleheader: Christine Nogle
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Norm Sherman
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Drabblecast 492 – Doubleheader: Christine Nogle
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. FALL INTO WATER, BECOME SOMEONE NEW by Christine Nogle Lines after lines of picnic tables are set on the plain, […]…
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Drabblecast 492 – Doubleheader: Christine Nogle
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. FALL INTO WATER, BECOME SOMEONE NEW by Christine Nogle Lines after lines of picnic tables are set on the plain, […]…
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Drabblecast 492 – Doubleheader: Christine Nogle
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This week on the Drabblecast, become something new! We bring you two stories about transformation by author Christine Nogle. Narrated by The Word Whore. Reach your full biological potential at the Drabblecast’s patreon. FALL INTO WATER, BECOME SOMEONE NEW by Christine Nogle Lines after lines of picnic tables are set on the plain, […]…
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#233: How Plush Toy Brands Are Going Viral with Experiential Glow-Ups
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Forget just selling products—it's time to create immersive shopping experiences for your customers, in person and online. The sensory retail revolution is here, driven by consumers who are tightening their purse strings yet still craving a deeper connection with the brands they invest in. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into three powerful ways plus…
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#232: The Underconsumption Core TikTok Trend is Shaping the Future of Toys
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What is the "Underconsumption Core" TikTok trend and how might it effect the toy industry? From "Loud Budgeting" to "Underconsumption Core" Gen Z and Millennials are leading an era of saving over spending, and they aren't keeping quiet about it. As the cost of living skyrockets while wages remain stagnant, the U.S. is bracing for a financial downtu…
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#231: Art Made Easy: How Project Joy Studios Is Breaking Into The Toy Industry
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What if I told you that you can easily create museum-quality art? This week, the Making It In The Toy Industry podcast hit the road for an in-person interview with Jessica Joy London at her studio space. Jessica is the founder of Project Joy Studios, and she's on a mission to make art accessible to everyone. Joy’s story shatters the myth that only …
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From the Heaux House to the Rap House feat. Rooster the Pimp
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Rooster details his upbringing in Columbia, SC and Texas. How he started rapping and pimping, watching his cousin get shot at 8yrs old, his introduction to pimping and much much more. Tap N
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#230: How She Invented A Plush Toy and Licensed The Idea For Passive Income
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Have you ever wondered if it were possible to sell your toy idea instead of the finished product? Today’s podcast episode follows one creator, who does just that. Today’s guest Joanna Paul, shares her journey of developing Moodles (formerly known as "What's Its Face?"), a patentable plush invention designed to help children understand and express t…
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Heaux's Be Winning feat. China Doll
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China Doll ex sex worker talks about her upbringing and how she got started in sex work, choosing "management", the do's and the don'ts of sex work. She also talks about how she made the transition out of that life to owning a salon and writing a book. ORDER YOUR COPY OF "Hoeology" by China Doll: booksbychina.com…
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Drabblecast 491 – Learn to Count With the Doomed Expedition
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One, two, three, what’s that staring back at me? Four, five, six, I know what this viscera predicts… This week on the Drabblecast, we are going on a journey. Pack your bags, and bring extra socks for the clown. “Learn to Count with the Doomed Expedition” is a reprint story by T.B. Jeremiah. T. B. […]…
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Drabblecast 491 – Learn to Count With the Doomed Expedition
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Drabblecast 491 – Learn to Count With the Doomed Expedition
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One, two, three, what’s that staring back at me? Four, five, six, I know what this viscera predicts… This week on the Drabblecast, we are going on a journey. Pack your bags, and bring extra socks for the clown. “Learn to Count with the Doomed Expedition” is a reprint story by T.B. Jeremiah. T. B. […]…
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Drabblecast 491- Learn to Count with the Doomed Expedition
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We take you on a voyage into the weird this week, with an original story by TB Jeremiah, called "Learn to Count with the Doomed Expedition." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Norm Sherman
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#229: How Brand Experiences Can Increase Your Sales and Brand Loyalty
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Branded Giveaways Are Dead! 😵 It's time to ditch the tired swag bags and discover the magic of themed experiences that truly connect with your audience. In this episode, our toy industry insiders reveal how to skyrocket your brand loyalty and sales through unforgettable brand experiences. Branded giveaways at trade shows are passé. Instead, themed …
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#228: Why You're Not Hearing Back from Top Toy Companies and What To Do Instead
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Tired of Toy Companies Ghosting you? You're not alone! You know the toy industry needs fresh ideas, and you're confident you've got the next big thing. But here's the truth: your amazing concept is only as powerful as your network and pitch skills. So in this episode, we're breaking down: The real reasons toy companies might not be responding to yo…
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#227: Kelly’s Journey From Educator to Toy Creator with TCA
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Transforming Math Test Prep With Educational Play Can studying math be as fun as playing a game? In this episode of Making it in the Toy Industry, Kelly Clement shows us that it CAN be. With her innovative product, Watermelon Math, Kelly turns the tedious task of studying into an engaging experience. Her journey from a middle school teacher to a su…
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This week on the Drabblecast, we have arrived in the seedy side of space. The sign on the front says, “Boffel’s”, and the sensation on your back you don’t recognize. “Slime on My Hackles” is an original story by Jessica Jewell. Jessica Jewell (she/her) is a science fiction writer. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario with […]…
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This week on the Drabblecast, we have arrived in the seedy side of space. The sign on the front says, “Boffel’s”, and the sensation on your back you don’t recognize. “Slime on My Hackles” is an original story by Jessica Jewell. Jessica Jewell (she/her) is a science fiction writer. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario with […]…
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This week on the Drabblecast, we have arrived in the seedy side of space. The sign on the front says, “Boffel’s”, and the sensation on your back you don’t recognize. “Slime on My Hackles” is an original story by Jessica Jewell. Jessica Jewell (she/her) is a science fiction writer. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario with […]…
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The Drabblecast explores the seedy side of space this week with an original story by Jessica Jewell called "Slime on My Hackles." Enjoy! Norm Sherman Kickstarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Norm Sherman
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