In the first of two special episodes of the “Power Kid Podcast” this week, host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design speaks with IAMEARHERO founder Jazmine Darden, newly minted program director for People of Play’s (POP) 15th annual Young Inventor Challenge. POP, formerly known as the Chicago Toy & Game Group, will launch its annual Toy and Game International Innovation Summit and a virtual edition of the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (ChiTAG) next week.
On the show, 3D printing innovator and educator Darden discusses her backstory in the toy industry and her plans for evolving the Young Inventor Challenge.
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