The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Slumberkins: From Craft Fairs to Shark Tank


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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.

Subscribe now for insightful stories and actionable advice.

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The Unofficial Shopify PodcastBy Kurt Elster, Paul Reda

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