He’s a designer, storyteller, and builder of ideas—who does it all with a paper bag on his head.
Ed Gartin’s career spans Toys R Us, Hasbro, Paper Bag Creative, and now Bestway where he mentors creators and comes up with Big Ideas that challenge the norm. In this episode, Ed joins Annie and Jose to explore:
- Why the best leaders act as coaches, not bosses
- How safe spaces fuel innovation and bold ideas
- The key to pitching—whether you’re inventing or job hunting
- How to fight creative fatigue when rejection piles up
Ed reminds us:
“We talk about resilience, but we don’t talk enough about creative fatigue. Sometimes it’s not about bouncing back. It’s about staying upright.”
Get inspired, rethink how you lead and create, and hear Ed’s take on where the toy and game industry is headed. Check it out now!