Slumberkins: From Craft Fairs to Shark Tank

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Also available with video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-qxIqPtAYhE

Join us as we explore the journey of Kelly Oriard and Kaylee Christensen, founders of Slumberkins, an emotional wellness brand dedicated to fostering children's self-esteem and mindfulness.

• Learn how these educators-turned-entrepreneurs brought Bigfoot and Sloth to life and navigated high-stakes environments like Shark Tank and the Silicon Valley Bank crash.
• Discover how their focus on transparency, authenticity, and community support transformed challenges into opportunities, leading to a TV show with the Jim Henson Company.
• Tune in to hear their practical strategies for building a resilient brand in the children's market and how they balance creativity and business.

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• slumberkins.com
• Slumberkins on AppleTV
• The Toys That Made Us

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