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Lisa Guglielmi (20) interviews her internship supervisor Alexandra Deegan (57) about her work for Ravensburger, a toy company, in Germany and the United States.

Jay Foreman (57) talks with his mentee, Ashley Mady (36), about his company, Basic Fun!, how he entered the toy industry, and his family.

Julie Kerwin (50) speaks with her friend and mentor David Kleeman (62) about the origins of her female action figure company, I Am Elemental.

David Wexler (37) talks with his friend and co-worker Glen Freyer (56) about growing up playing with his dad, the intersection of the toy and entertainment industries, and his work today in both industries.

Ashley Kalinske (35) interviews her father, Tom Kalinske, (75) about his career in children’s toys, developing Flintstone Chewable Vitamins, helping revive the Barbie brand, introducing the He-Man action figure, and helping Sega develop Sonic the Hedgehog.

Alan G. Hassenfeld [no age given] talks with his biographer, G. Wayne Miller (65), about Hasbro, its history as a family business, and his work today.

Mindy Baker (42) speaks to her friend Lynn Potyen (53) about Lynn's shop, The GameBoard, and Lynn's dedication to using games to help the elderly and people with disabilities.

Kevin Meyer (59) and his brother Steven Meyer (58) talk about their grandmother, father, and their family company, Mary Meyer.

Edoardo Kulp (50) speaks with his coworker Dominic Crapucchettes (50) about the origins of North Star Games, his board game company.

Adi Golad (67) talks with his employee and friend Aly Lloyd (23) about his journey into the toy trade, the importance of personal relations, and the joy of doing everything with passion.