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Aug 9, 2025 33 min

Progress over Perfection with Launi King

from Leaders In The Spotlight Hosted by Tige Charity

Season 6 Episode 1 Launi King has been a globally recognized design executive for more than 20 years. As the founder and CEO of Creative Play, King developed a product lab that champions inventors and illuminates Black women-driven innovation. Creative Play develops products that break the loop in everyday problems, crafting efficient and fun solutions that empower people in their daily pursuits. ClaspeesTM, the first product launch, are functional yet stylish collectible accessories that prevent the loss of drawstrings. King has successfully set the strategic direction and led cross-functional, performance-driven teams in creating global product lines for companies including Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Mattel, National Geographic, ESPN, and The Walt Disney Company. King has overseen key partnerships with brands such as L’Oréal, Balenciaga, Vans, Levi’s, Krispy Kreme, Ferrero, Blue Apron, Samsung, Sir Kensington, Tic Tac, Off-White, NYX, and many more. Guest: Launi King https://www.instagram.com/launik/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/launiking/ https://www.creativeplayinc.com/ Kids In The Spotlight Production Studio With A Purpose https://kidsinthespotlightproductionstudio.org/ Credits Host - Tige Charity Subscribe To @Leadersinthespotlight here: https://studio.youtube.com/@Leadersinthespotlight Follow us here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersinthespotlight/ https://www.instagram.com/kidsinthespotlight/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadersinthespotlight_ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560564615747 Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/tige-charity-59614633/ Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656 Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns. Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA Producer/Media: Jaszmin Kuhner Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry

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