Oct 1, 2018
Yelitsa Jean-Charles is the creator of the Healthy Roots Doll,
Zoe. Healthy Roots is a toy company Yelitza founded that creates
dolls and storybooks that reinforce positive self-perceptions of
the richly diverse, varying shades of complexion, and natural hair
textures among girls of color. Societal beauty standards negatively
impact the self perception of girls of color. She aims to empower,
educate and inspire self-love.
In this episode, Yelitsa tells us how a class project led her to
the development of the doll Zoe and the creation of a
purpose-driven company. We also discuss how she used crowdfunding,
fellowships, pitch competitions, and more to grow her company. Her
story will inspire you to take action.
Website: healthyrootsdolls.com
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@healthyrootsdolls
Youtube: Healthy Roots Doll
Twitter:
@rootsdolls
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