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Azhelle Wade is a 3x patented toy inventor and the award-winning host of Making It in the Toy Industry, a podcast honored with the Game Changer TAGIE Award for its impact on innovation and education. Since 2010, she has worked with top toy companies like Toys“R”Us, Party City, Madame Alexander, and Creative Kids—rising from designer to Vice President of Brand and Product. Over her career, Azhelle has led multi-million dollar toy lines, launched award-winning products, and earned accolades including the Wonder Woman Award from Women in Toys. She’s known for blending creative vision with strategic execution, helping brands develop meaningful, playful products that stand out at retail. Driven by a mission to make the world more playful, Azhelle founded The Toy Coach to guide emerging inventors and entrepreneurs through the industry. Through her signature program, Toy Creators Academy, she empowers the next generation of toy innovators to turn big ideas into shelf-ready success. ⭐ 1:1 Consultations available at thetoycoach.com/work-with-me