Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Blake Changnon on! In this episode, Blake shares how he got into American Girl dolls and the doll social media world. Then, we discuss Blake's online museum called The Changnon Family Museum of Toys & Collectibles. We talk about how it came to be and the behind the scenes details of creating exhibits. Later in the episode, we discuss Blake's In-Person Exhibits! Thank you SO much, Blake, for coming on my podcast! I have a blast talking and creating this episode with you! Make sure you check out Blake!

The CF Museum of Toys & Collectibles Website: https://toysandcollectiblesmuseum.org/The CF Museum of Toys & Collectibles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfmuseumtc/

The CF Museum of Toys & Collectibles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFMuseumTC/

Blake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake.changnon/

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~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I reflect upon 2025. I discuss everything that has happened with my podcast in 2025, struggles, and lessons learned. Later in the episode, I discuss what’s next in 2026. I talk about the goals that I want to accomplish with my podcast and myself in 2026.

I want to thank YOU for listening to my podcast! It really means so much to me!

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~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the latest doll releases and happenings with American Girl, Our Generation, and My Life As. Later in the episode, I share my method for dressing my dolls and decorating the dollroom! Check me out on social media:

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~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Bella from bellas_baby_nursery on! In this episode, Bella shares how she got into dolls with her baby and reborn doll collection. Bella also shares how she got into the online doll community. Later, we discuss Bella's online business and all the behind-the-scenes details of running an online doll business through Instagram! Thank you SO much, Bella, for coming on my podcast! I really enjoyed talking to you and diving into the world of reborn dolls! Make sure you check out Bella!

Bella's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellas_baby_nursery/

Bella's Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellas_baby_closet/

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~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Aidan from englishprofstyle on! In this episode, Aidan shares her doll story on how she got into dolls and became involved in the doll online community. Then, we discuss her time at American Girl Kansas City and what it was like being a seasonal at the Doll Hair Salon! Thank you SO much, Aidan, for coming on my podcast! I had a lot of fun creating this episode with you despite all of the weird technical difficulties! Make sure you check out Aidan!

Aidan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishprofstyle/

Aidan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ShVqJ5CIlfCW6DuGrySDQ

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Thank you SO much for listening!! I appreciate you listening to this episode of the Doll Mom Podcast!

~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have Lizzie from americangirlcollector221 on! In this episode, Lizzie shares her doll story about how she got into American Girl dolls and the doll online community. Then, we take a deep dive into American Girl Nostalgia. We discuss store locations, lines that we want to make a comeback, catalogs, and more! Later, we discuss custom American Girl dolls! We get into the details of the best places to buy custom dolls and how to do it yourself! Thank you so much, Lizzie, for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I had a BLAST getting to talk to you and making this episode! Despite all of the technical difficulties, this was one of my favorite episodes to record! Make sure you check out Lizzie!

Lizzie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@americangirlcollector221

Lizzie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americangirlcollector221/

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Thank you SO much for listening!! I appreciate you listening to this episode of the Doll Mom Podcast!

~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I share my story on how I got into dolls and the doll social media world. This is always something that I ask my guests on my podcast, but I have never really answered those questions myself. I also share my summer plans, including what I am working on in the dollroom and about the Kansas City Doll Collector Meetup! Later in the episode, I discuss how this is the 40th episode of my podcast and share lessons I have learned through it, as well as some exciting behind-the-scenes news.

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~Mal

Hello! Welcome to/back to the Doll Mom Podcast! In this episode, I have on Nancy Holyoke! Ms. Holyoke has written several of A Smart Girl's Guide advice books and was the founding editor of the American Girl Magazine! In this episode, Ms. Holyoke discusses how she became an author for American Girl and why she wanted to become an author in general. We also discuss the behind-the-scenes process of writing books for American Girl. Later, we talk about how she was the founding editor of the American Girl magazine and what her role entailed! Thank you so much, Nancy, for coming on the Doll Mom Podcast! I really appreciate it and had SO much fun making this episode with you! Be sure to check out the tenth edition of A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets! Feel free to check me out as well!

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~Mal