#151: Dealing With Mental Health As A Toy Entrepreneur With Marjorie Spitalnik
Today’s episode is special for two reasons. First, it is the first-ever live broadcast of an episode of Making it In the Toy Industry. Second, today’s guest gives a raw view into all the ups and downs of being a toy industry entrepreneur, how it can affect your mental health, and how to keep going with your ideas even when it seems like things haven’t gone your way. Marjorie Spitalnik is the founder and CEO of Little Rebels, a popular plush doll collection that seeks to educate kids about historical female figures like Amelia Earhart and Malala Yousafzai. However, Marjorie’s journey to success in the toy industry was full of twists and turns, including a dark period of three months where she was so depressed she could only get off the couch to make sure to take care of her daughter. Marjorie tells listeners how people who didn’t believe in her product affected her mental health, how she dealt with imposter syndrome, and the unique type of therapy that got her to move out of her depressive episode and into success with Little Rebels. You will also get motivated with the best piece of advice Marjorie has heard in her toy industry journey.EPISODE CLIFF NOTESLearn about the unique product idea that got Marjorie started in the toy industry. [00:07:37]Find out the unique twist that brought Little Rebels shooting into the spotlight. [00:11:39]Learn about the crushing toy industry rejection that sent Marjorie into a three-month-long depression. [00:17:42]Find out the type of therapy that finally got Marjorie off her couch and back to working on her toy industry product. [00:25:21]Learn how Marjorie took valuable feedback to add amazing new features to Little Rebels. [00:29:00]Find out how Marjorie did her first Kickstarter while learning on her feet. [00:32:51]Learn about Marjorie’s favorite social media network and why she loves it. [00:35:34]Find out the amazing things Marjorie is doing with Little Rebels is doing today. [00:38:04]Learn about Marjorie’s daughter’s own journey with mental health. [00:39:20]Find out what keeps Marjorie going when she has moments of doubt. [00:43:58]MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/151Support the show🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp