🎙️ Jodi Bondi Norgaard on Gender Stereotypes and Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Jodi Bondi Norgaard joins us to discuss her groundbreaking journey turning a simple idea into a national conversation about gender stereotypes and inclusive product design.If you’ve ever wondered how childhood toys shape future confidence, careers, or self-image — this episode offers deep insight. Jodi’s experience founding Go! Go! Sports Girls and writing More Than a Doll positions her as a leading voice in gender equality activism and socially responsible entrepreneurship.For parents, educators, and founders alike, Jodi shares:How to combat gender stereotypes in everyday choicesWhy sports dolls for girls matter more than we realizeHow DEI initiatives must include early representation in media and productsReal-world examples of empowering girls through playThe challenges of disrupting an industry resistant to changeWhat it takes to foster leadership in young girls from the ground upWhether you’re searching for ways to raise confident daughters or build a mission-driven brand, this episode offers clear solutions, practical wisdom, and empowering takeaways.📘 Buy the book: More Than a Doll - https://amzn.to/4e0h2J3🎧 Subscribe below for more episodes on purpose-driven leadership, culture, and innovation.00:00 – Welcome & Intro01:20 – What Sparked Jodi’s Journey Into Activism03:10 – Gender Stereotypes in Toys & Why They Matter05:45 – The Business of Purpose-Driven Products08:15 – Working with the White House on DEI10:30 – Challenges in Launching a Nontraditional Doll13:00 – Leadership Lessons From Sports15:40 – Advice for Parents Choosing Empowering Products18:00 – The Problem With Quotas & The Case for Equity20:00 – One Message Jodi Wants Everyone to Hear#JodiBondiNorgaard #GenderStereotypes #EmpoweringGirls #MoreThanADoll #SportsDollsForGirls #DEI #InclusiveDesign #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #PurposeDrivenBusiness #LeadershipForGirls #SocialEntrepreneurship