{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d4790faaba807fb7bee4df/67f00d0a506c6c628ce41325?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Doll Dreams to Policy: A Toymaker’s Fight Against Tariffs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d4790faaba807fb7bee4df/1743785186436-922ae6a0-caed-410d-b944-21dda3bccd38.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When Joann Cartiglia started The Queen’s Treasures® out of her Pennsylvania home in 2005, she was on a mission to create affordable, high-quality toys that spark imagination, and not rely on batteries. Nearly two decades later, she’s not only built a beloved brand known for its historically inspired 18-inch dolls and furniture, but also become a powerful advocate for the toy industry at the national level.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Joann to explore:</p><ul><li>The passion behind starting her toy company</li><li>Why she manufactures in China and the impact of Trump-era tariffs on small businesses</li><li>Her role on the Toy Association’s Legislative Committee</li><li>How she’s preparing for the future of toy-making in America</li><li>And what makes The Queen’s Treasures® so unique in a crowded market</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Support Joann here: https://www.thequeenstreasures.com/</p>","author_name":"Modern Mom"}