Empowering Future Generations through HBCYou Dolls with Brooke Hart-Jones

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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 would honor their shared cultural heritage and celebrate the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities. When Brooke couldn’t find what she was looking for, she took matters into her own hands—giving rise to HBCYou Dolls.
We also dive into the unexpected opportunities that arose during the pandemic, which allowed Brooke to expand her vision and create personalized HBCU-themed dolls that resonated with so many. As Brooke shares her incredible story of transforming an idea for a gift into a thriving business, we also discover how her background as a buyer and her collaboration with Purpose Toys became key drivers of her success, and hear her advice on resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing retail landscape.
Her work underscores the vital importance of representation in children’s toys and the broader impact it has on shaping identity and inspiring future generations.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a supporter of cultural heritage, Brooke’s story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and the importance of community support for diverse doll makers. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about turning passion into purpose and sparking meaningful dialogues about education and identity—one doll at a time. To learn more about HBCYou Dolls, please visit HBCYou – Purpose Toys

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Chapters

1. Celebrating Doll Creators and Entrepreneurship (00:00:00)

2. Unexpected Entrepreneurship Journey (00:10:14)

3. Empowering Doll Entrepreneurs (00:15:45)