Speaking on Business: HuggaBuddies

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Huggabuddies was created to bring extra comfort into people’s lives. With cozy, high-quality plush companions, each purchase supports sustainable practices — and for every Buddie sold, one is donated to someone in need, spreading warmth and joy to communities everywhere. Owner and Designer Megan Nelson joins us with more. Megan Nelson: In today’s screen-filled world, kids crave comfort and love, and parents need trusted solutions to provide it. HuggaBuddies are weighted emotional support plushies designed to help you bond with your child while they bond with their Buddie. Founded just over a year ago, our company draws upon my mother’s four decades of experience crafting meaningful creations for her six children and 25 grandchildren. I author our value-driven bedtime storybooks, while she illustrates them, bringing the characters to life through thoughtfully designed weighted plushies, minky blankets, and premium comfort toys. What began as a family project has grown into a mission. Our products inspire play, imagination and positive values while offering comfort, especially to kids with anxiety or autism. Through our partnership with Primary Children’s, for every Buddie purchased, we donate one to a child in need, spreading love and support to families everywhere. Find us at HuggaBuddies.com. Derek Miller: HuggaBuddies has a heartfelt mission that is rooted in family and love. Their thoughtfully crafted products bring comfort to children while fostering connection and positive values, all while making a meaningful impact on families and communities. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 12/11/24