Best Georgette Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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A conversation with Hailey Lewis 9:38

4d ago9:38

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Out of the mouths of babes is the first thing that comes to mind. Hailey is my 11-year-old granddaughter that ask a simple question that started this whole project! The simple question was, why? Why are women not represented in the State House?By jerri

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A conversation with Lori Gramlich 35:42

10d ago35:42

35:42

Lori talks about her advocating for children's mental wellness in Maine. She speaks on protecting children's rights and ending the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against children. She also addresses PFAS and why they are so dangerous, plus why she is so committed to environmental issues and underground water rights.…

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A conversation with Claude Berube / Georgette Berube's Legacy 37:21

17d ago37:21

37:21

Claude talks about his mother and what it was like for a woman in politics in the 1970s to 2000 in Maine. He speaks of how special it was to grow up around the State House, from going to work with his mother, to being her page, to the historical Flags, and the old museum that was in the south entrance. He talks of Georgette's grace and how she carr…

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A conversation with Cathy Breen 36:15

24d ago36:15

36:15

Cathy talks about serving both locally and on a state level. She also explains why every vote counts! Ms. Breen also talks about chairing the Appropriations Committee, and after Maine Senate how she became a lobbyist.By jerri

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A conversation with John Taylor / MCS Library 48:54

1M ago48:54

48:54

John talks about Senator Margaret Chase Smith's life. He covers everything from not being able to go to college, to McCarthyism, to the aerospace program, to building the Library in Skowhegan Maine, and much more. Senator Smith was truly Maine's hero.By jerri

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A conversation with Rebecca Millett 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

Rebecca talks about her time in the Peace Corps. After returning back to the US, she speaks about moving back to Maine with her family. Being elected to Maine Senate, chairing the committee Maine's Education and Cultural Affairs, working on bills for affordable housing, and Maine paid time off. Why now is the time to stop talking and do something a…

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A conversation with Terry Hayes 55:05

2M ago55:05

55:05

Terry talks about her time in the Maine Legislation. She discusses what committees she served on. After leaving the legislation, she was voted as the Maine State Treasurer under the Lepage administration and now working at the Bond Bank.By jerri

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Annette Bentley-Smith: How Her Storytime Plush Tales Are Creating Comfort Through Connection 39:32

2M ago39:32

39:32

www.thedollpreneurpodcast.com 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…

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A conversation with Anne Perry 28:42

2M ago28:42

28:42

We discuss methadone clinics, mental health, and planned parenthood.By jerri

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A conversation with Allison Hepler 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

By jerri

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A conversation with Eloise Vitelli 25:18

2M ago25:18

25:18

Eloise talks about her work before Maine State Senate. How she worked with displaced women and that led to new programs to help women and people struggling in the state of Maine. The committees she served on in the senate and being elected Senate Majority Leader. After the senate, she still works on women rights and affordable energy for Maine resi…

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Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

Listen to the Secretary discuss Maine elections, Maine BMV, Maine Bureau of Corporations, and Maine State Archives. Shenna will also give a look in to the history of Maine and the United States. Plus, talk about our 250th national celebration.By jerri

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A conversation with Susan Deschambault 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

Susan talks about what it was like to go to an all-male college, being the first female correctional caseworker in a men's prison and being Biddeford's first female police commissioner. She gives us a glimpse inside the Maine Senate serving on the law enforcement committee. After the senate, how she spends her time today in her community.…

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A conversation with Maureen "Mo" Terry 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

Maureen talks about being a chef before running for office in Maine State Legislation. After winning a house seat, she served on the taxation committee. What it was like to serve as the House Majority Leader. Now that she has termed out of the house, what she is doing that still serves Maine!By jerri

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Raising Self-Esteem One Doll at a Time: Kia and Rickey Davis' Journey with Early Affirmation Dolls 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

www.thedollpreneurpodcast.com 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 innova…

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Dr. Lisa Williams on Crafting a Legacy of Representation 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

www.thedollprenuerpodcast.com 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 explo…

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Beth Nance's Dedication, Heartfelt Story and Legacy of The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Minatures 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

www.thedollpreneurpodcast.com 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 …

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Empowering Future Generations through HBCYou Dolls with Brooke Hart-Jones 29:37

5M ago29:37

29:37

www.thedollprenuerpodcast.com 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. …

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Celebrating Superhero Mothers and Diversity in the Doll Industry: CJ Charles' Inspiring Journey 34:59

6M ago34:59

34:59

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 esteeme…

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Stitching Rhythms: The Craft of Crochet and Hip-Hop Dolls with Adwoa Cooper 58:26

1y ago58:26

58:26

www.inthedollworld.com In today's episode, we sit down with Adwoa Cooper from Adwoa Design. Adwoa details her journey from using crochet for stress relief to developing a successful business, illustrating that the path to achievement can be as unexpected as it is rewarding. Adwoa brings a fresh vibe to crochet, merging hip-hop influences with her u…

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Azhelle Wade: The Toy Coach, Guiding and Empowering Others in the World of Toys. 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

www.inthedollworld.com In this wonderful episode of In The Doll World, I am joined by Azhelle Wade, the Toy Coach. Her journey to a key figure in the toy industry is an incredible testament to the power of passion and commitment and her love of teaching and being creative. Embark on Azelle's journey as she shares her reasons for leaving corporate l…

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Creating Empowering Dolls & Toys: The Journey of Andrea Furtick and the Afro Goddess Warrior Doll Project 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

Welcome to an inspiring conversation with Andrea Furtick, the innovative CEO and founder of AGC Toys, and the creative force behind the Afro Goddess Warrior Dolls and Project. www.inthedollworld.com Get an intriguing glimpse into Andrea's artistic journey that led to the creation of the Afro Goddess Tarot Arkanas and ultimately, these unique, repre…

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Dolls and Diversity: An Insightful Conversation with the American Black Beauty Doll Association 50:23

1+ y ago50:23

50:23

Listen at www.inthedollworld.com Karen Oyekanmi, the founder of the American Black Beauty Doll Association, opens up the conversation as she shares the inspiration behind her quest to fill the market gap for beautiful black dolls and to provide positive representation for children of color - a mission that still holds significant relevance almost 4…

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Creating a Legacy of Representation: The Journey of Samantha Ong and Joey Dolls 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

Our latest podcast episode introduces Samantha Ong, the innovative CEO of Joeydolls, celebrating the diversity and beauty of the Asian diaspora. www.inthedollworld.com Samantha's story begins with a simple desire - to create dolls that reflected her daughter's Asian heritage. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the toy market, she embarked on …

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Magazine Leader, Diana Jones, Owner of Dolls Magazine 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

36:31

A journey into the heart of the doll industry with our enthralling guest, Diana Jones, the dynamic owner of Dolls Magazine. www.inthedollworld.com As a child, Diana enjoyed altering her dolls' hair, creating unique looks for each of them, Diana has since navigated through life's turns, acquiring a microbiology degree, raising seven children, and ev…

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Exploring the World of Miniatures with Kat Picot: Publisher of Shrunk Magazine 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

Join us on a fascinating journey as we travel into the world of miniatures with our special guest Kat Picot, the inspiring publisher behind Shrunk magazine. www.inthedollworld.com Kat's story is a testament to passion and perseverance, as she beautifully recounts her transition from working in a doll's house shop to launching her own internationall…

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Zoe Oli: The 11-Year Old CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, Pioneering Representation in Dolls 25:21

2y ago25:21

25:21

A beautiful and delightful interview with Zoe Oli, the 11-year-old mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me. Zoe's inspiring journey starts at the tender age of six, when she decided to tackle her self-confidence issues head-on by creating her own line of dolls that feature curls and braids just like hers. Don't miss Zoe's incredible tale of resilience…

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From Doll Collector to Instagram Influencer: Cassie Jenkins of Dolls on the Scene 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

What if you could transform a childhood hobby into a thriving Instagram account, creating a community around the love of doll collecting? Cassie Jenkins, the talent behind Dolls On The Scene, did just that, and she's here to share her journey with us. www.inthedollworld.com Cassie's passion for dolls sparked at a young age, and her enthusiasm only …

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Dolls, Identity, and Self-Expression: A Conversation with Clawdeena and Youtube Sensation 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

What happens when a doll enthusiast, collector, and social media star joins In The Doll World to share their unique journey? You get an inspiring conversation with the talented and passionate Clawdeena www.inthedollworld.com Clawdeena found solace in their love for dolls, creativity, and makeup transformations growing up in a small conservative tow…

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Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.2) 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com We continue our Part 2 conversation with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Artist Dollmaker and Owner of My Kinda Thing. www.inthedollworld.com As Aniqua continues to share her wonderful doll journey, we find…

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Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing (Pt.1) 41:15

2y ago41:15

41:15

Another wonderful In The Doll World show with my guest Aniqua Wilkerson, Fiber Doll Artist and Owner of My Kinda Thing. (Pt.1) www.inthedollworld.com What a great and purposeful doll journey Anqiua's shares with us, the educator is definitely in the house. As the third child of seven children, creativity was always encouraged in her house growing u…

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Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls 58:07

2y ago58:07

58:07

A passionate and powerful interview with Flora Ekpe-Idang, the CEO, Founder and creator of Corage Dolls. www.inthedollworld.com Flora shares with us her inspiration for creating Corage Dolls, out of her experience of watching the documentary “Gril Like Me”. She was struck by the lack of positive diverse representation in media and products had on b…

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Evalina, Silicone Doll Artist and owner of Evergreen Art Dolls 30:12

2y ago30:12

30:12

A delightful interview with Evelyn Smith aka Evalina, owner of Evergreen Art Dolls and silicone doll artist. From animal science to doll making, her journey has been just as eclectic as the wonderful doll she makes. www.inthedollworld.com Growing up she loved sci-fi, art and animals, so it’s no surprise she has found a way to marry the three. Altho…

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Debra Pounds, owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

What a wonderful conversation with Debra Pounds, Doll Artist and owner of Paddlefootz Dolls & Thangs www.inthedollworld.com Debra shares how in 1997 a request from her mother for a Black Santa lead her to crafting but it was after the many conversations with her sister on how hard it had been and still was to find black dolls that were true, cute, …

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Yla Eason, creator of Sun-Man and Owner of Olmec Toys 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

35:35

Another FANGIRL moment for me at IDTW. What a fantastic time spent with Ms. Yla Eason, creator of Sun-Man, the first Black superhero action figure and owner of Olmec Toys. www.inthedollworld.com Ms. Eason is an award-winning educator and entrepreneur who is largely credited with pioneering the ethnic toy market at mass market stores. As an Assistan…

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Natasha Smith, Doll Artist and Owner of Mend by Grace 33:55

2+ y ago33:55

33:55

Such a beautiful conversation with art doll artist, Natasha Smith, Owner of Mend By Ruby Grace. www.inthedollworld.com Nastasha shares with us how her love for her daughter jump started her journey into doll making, while not having a clue at all where to start. As a self-taught doll maker, she has been honing her craft in the doll artistry since 2…

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Demetrius Davis, Jr aka LiL Dee, CEO of Our Brown Boy Joy 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

29:12

What delightful show with this 10-year-old entrepreneur and doll creator, Demetrius Davis, Jr. aka Lil Dee, CEO of Our Brown Boy Joy, and his mom Dr. Luciana Gilmore. www.inthedollworld.com Our Brown Boy Joy created "My Friend," a character plush doll that speaks positive affirmations, such as “Brown Boy you are smart!” and more. LiL Dee shares tha…

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Sandra Epps, artist and author and Founder of Sandy’s Land LLC and the Detroit Doll Show. 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

48:02

A fun and phenomenal interview with Sandra Epps, artist and author. Founder of Sandy’s Land LLC an entertainment service and the Detroit Doll Show. www.inthedollworld.com As a creative force and a survivor of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a disease where the immune system attacks both the body tissue and organs, Sandra continues to use her st…

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Janet Lovett, Doll Sculptor & Reborn Doll Artist 33:33

2+ y ago33:33

33:33

A great conversation with Janet Lovett, Sculptor & Reborn Doll Artist. Janet is also a GOLD Award Professional Doll Makers Art Guild winner, PDMAG member and PDMAG mentor. www.inthedollworld.com This is our 3rd episode of our In The Doll World collaboration with the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) as the Media Partner for their free upco…

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Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. on In The Doll World 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

42:37

A very delightful and powerful conversation with Nikki Graves, CEO of Trinity Designs, Inc. www.inthedollworld.com Nikki’s journey into doll making did not start with a love of dolls, surprisingly she was not into dolls at all but out of her desire to find a doll that was a tribute to her sorority as a Delta, and with no luck finding one, Nikki dec…

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Hope Ivy Mason, Doll Artist and Guild Award doll artist winner. 27:47

2+ y ago27:47

27:47

Joining us on In The Doll World is Hope Ivy Mason, Award winning international doll artist, 3-time Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Doll Artist Winner. www.inthedollworld.com This is our 2nd episode of our In The Doll World collaboration with the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild (PDMAG) as the Media Partner for their upcoming online convention,…

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Gina King, Mini Food Specialist & Owner of Chef Gina's® Mini Food 27:56

2+ y ago27:56

27:56

What a great interview with Chef Gina King, a mini food specialist and owner of Chef Gina's® Mini Food. www.inthedollworld.com From Professional Chef with a degree in culinary arts to mini food specialist and an avid doll collector herself, Gina shares with us her unusual and funny journey into creating mini food. Chef Gina's® is the Original Doll …

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Sandra Maxwell, BJD Artist and owner of Sandra Maxwell Studios 36:39

3y ago36:39

36:39

I had a delightful conversation with Sandra Maxwell, BJD Artist and owner of Sandra Maxwell Studios, best known for her 7" resin ball jointed Punkin Pie dolls. Sandra is also one of the heads of the upcoming Professional Doll Makers Art Guild Online Convention. www.inthedollworld.com This is our first episode of our In The Doll World collaboration …

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Sherri Roberts-Lumpkin, Founder of Ragbaby Exchange 44:28

3y ago44:28

44:28

This was a wonderful interview with a passionate doll and self-esteem advocate, Sherri Roberts-Lumpkin, Founder and Director of the Ragbaby Exchange. Listen at www.inthedollworld.com The Ragbaby Exchange is a non-profit organization committed to building self-esteem in women and children through doll making. Sherri shares with us how her career mor…

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Noel Cruz, Distinguished Repaint Artist 1:11:45

3y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

FANGIRL ALERT!!! In The Doll World is joined by most versatile & distinguished repaint artists in the doll community Noel Cruz. www.inthedollworld.com/episodes I have always admired his brilliant work and what a wonderful conversation we had as he shared his journey from drawing portraits since the age of 12 to becoming such a renowned repaint arti…

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Tamika Spencer, Paper Artist, specializing in doll wigs 23:53

3y ago23:53

23:53

A truly delightful conversation with Tamika Spencer, Paper Artist, specializing in doll wigs as well as a freelance photographer specializing in doll photography. www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Join us as Tamika shares her wonderful journey to creating her outstanding paper art doll wigs. She also shares with us which dolls are the hardest to crea…

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Acori Honzo, (Part 2) Sculptor, Painter & Doll Artist 28:32

3y ago28:32

28:32

Part 2 of Acori Honzo's interview now on https://www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Our inspiring conversation with Acori Honzo, of House of Honzo, self-taught sculptor, painter, and doll artist. Acori shares his amazing journey into creating African American OOAK dolls, of history makers and icons that are inviting, realistic and powerful. In this pa…

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Acori Honzo, Sculptor, Doll Artist and Painter (Pt.1) 58:46

3y ago58:46

58:46

An inspiring conversation with Acori Honzo, of House of Honzo, self-taught sculptor, painter, and doll artist on In The Doll World. www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Our conversation was so enlightening that I truly found it hard to edit it down to just one show, so this interview will be published in 2 parts. Acori shares with In the Doll World his …

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Denise Johnson, creator of All Dolled Up-The Series YouTube show 27:18

3y ago27:18

27:18

In The Doll World has a wonderful conversation with Denise Johnson, the creator of the YouTube show All Dolled Up-The Series. Listen here at www.inthedollworld.com/podcasts Denise talks about how her daughters and COVID inspired her to create a show that is designed to be entertaining as well as educational. Although she wanted to create something …

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